Conventional Energy and Power System

Abstract

Over the years it has been experienced that electricity is the most preferred form of usable energy for industrial, agricultural, commercial and domestic activities. It can be generated centrally in bulk and transmitted economically over long distances. Electrical energy consumption is presently about 30 % of total energy consumption on worldwide basis. The transportation sector around the world is going to be electric in the long run. The percentage of electricity demand with respect to total energy demand is, therefore, bound to grow at a high rate. For example, in India the power sector has passed through a phase of significant development. During the past 65 years of independence, the installed capacity of power has increased from 1700 MWe to 173,651 MWe in 2011. During this period the overall industrial production has increased ninefolds. However, in the power sector there is still a peak power capacity shortage of 12.5 % and approx. 8 % of total power demand has not yet been met. Therefore, it makes sense to survey conventional technologies in power sector for future developments.