- Generator
- Transformer
- Transmission line
- Lightening arrestor
- Insulator
- Breaker
Six major items(component) in a power system layout
- Generator: this is the main source of supply in any power station
- Transformer: this is used in each area or geolocation to step up or step down voltages for the suitable transmission.
- Transmission line: it is the thick wire or conductor used to pass electricity from generating station to transformer for use.
- Lightening arrestors: it protect the other components from thunder strike and other relative dangers
- Insulators: it is used to cover the conductors outer body in order to prevent shock.
- Breakers: it is a component mostly found at the entrance of a building, to take electricity for consumers use.
State eight (8) advantages of hydropower plant.
- It’s renewable: it can be regain back after usage since it main source is water.
- It is clean and no pollution: among all other type of generating system the hydropower station produces no pollution whatsoever to the environment
- Flexibility: tapping is encouraged and it’s also used for bulk transmission of electricity for both large and small consumers
- It requires no fuel i.e little or no running cost as water is the main source of energy
- It serve many purposes such as control floods and use in irrigation system e.t.c
- It requires little maintenance
- Reliability: it is highly reliable and trusted kind of power system.
- It is robust and have a longer life
- Starter is not needed i.e it can be put into service instantly without not wasting time.
- It is comparatively simple in construction
- Although it need a well skilled personnel to do the work a few skilled personnel can do the work well.
- No losses are incurred when at a standstill.
- Can be stored up easily and can be used for peaks
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