10. Economic Operation of Steam Plants: Load sharing between plants, input-output curves, and transmission losses. 11. Hydro-Thermal Co-Ordination: Optimal scheduling of hydro and thermal resources. 12. Parallel Operation of Alternators: Synchronization and load sharing between generators. 13. Major Electrical Equipment in Power Plants: Transformers, switchgear, and protection systems. 14. System Interconnections: Benefits and challenges of connecting regional grids.
The chapters align perfectly with the syllabus requirements of major technical universities and competitive exams like GATE and UPSC ESE.
Numerical problems reflect real-world power plant data and economic scenarios. Key Topics Covered in the Syllabus