Building Services 3

(Introduction to energy systems and sources of power)

26/08/2019
Srijani Hazra
Assistant Professor, SSAA, AU
Energy or Power
Energy or Power
ENERGY
Energy is the capacity to do work.
Joules = watt-seconds or joule = Newton-
meter
I left a 60W light bulb on for 30 days, which
raised my electric bill by 43.2 kWh (kilowatt-
hours).
Energy can be saved and not generated
neither destroyed
POWER
Power is the rate at which work is done, or
energy is transmitted.
watt = joules/second
My car's battery can provide 500 amps at 12
volts, which equals 6kW of power.
Power cannot be saved, but it can be
generated
Form of Energy
Sources of Energy
Use of Energy
Form of Power
Sources of Power
Electric power systems
An electric power system is a network of electrical components deployed to
1. generators that supply the power,
2. transmission system that carries the power from the generating centres to the load
centres
3. distribution system that feeds the power to nearby homes and industries.
Electric power systems
Power Generation at Glance

Transmission Generation at Glance

The transmission lines are operated in accordance with Regulations/ standards
of Central Electricity Authority (CEA) / Central Electricity Regulatory Commission
(CERC) / State Electricity Regulatory Commissions (SERCs).

Power Grid Corporation of India Limited (POWERGRID) is a CPSU looking after

transmission sector.

http://cea.nic.in/reports/powermaps/nr.pdf
Sources of Power
Distribution at Glance

Under the Indian Constitution, power is a Concurrent subject and the responsibility for
distribution and supply of power to rural and urban consumers rests with the states.
Government of India provides assistance to states through various Central Sector /
centrally sponsored schemes for improving the distribution sector.
Generation of Electricity
Generation of Electricity
Generation of Electricity
Generation of Electricity
Advantages of Combined Heat & Power
1. Financial Benefits
• Reduces energy costs
• Power Purchase Agreement
2. Environmental Benefits
• Reduced CO2 and S02 Emissions
• Reduces Transmission Losses from the Grid
3. Efficiency Benefits
• Increases Energy Security
• Fuel Choice Benefits
Disadvantages of Combined Heat and Power
1. Not Suitable for All Sites
2. Financially Intensive

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YShdos4wKKY