Power plant engineering
[1] Technique is focused on power generation for industry and community, not just for household electricity production.
Assignment of different types of engineers for the design, construction, and operation of new power plants depending on the type of system being built, such as whether it is fueled by fossil fuels, nuclear, hydropower, or solar power.
During these times, the coal-powered steam engine was costly to run and there was no way for the power to be transmitted over distances.
One of the progenitors of long-distance power-transmission was the Lauffen to Frankfurt power plant which spanned 109 miles.
[4] This law is particularly pertinent to thermal power plants which derive their energy from the combustion of a fuel source.
[1] The introduction of more renewable/sustainable forms of energy has caused an increase in the improvement and creation of certain power plants.
[7] Impoundment and diversion hydroelectric power plants operate similarly in that each involves creating a barrier to keep water from flowing at an uncontrollable rate, and then controlling the flow rate of water to pass through turbines to create electricity at an ideal level.
[13] Solar power plants derive their energy from sunlight, which is made accessible via photovoltaics (PV's).
[1] Technically, wind turbines are a form of solar power in that they rely on pressure differentials caused by uneven heating of the Earth's atmosphere.
[15] Wind turbines solicit knowledge from mechanical, electrical, and civil engineers.
Knowledge of fluid dynamics from the help of mechanical engineers is crucial in determining the viability of locations for wind turbines.
The field can solicit information from mechanical, chemical, electrical, nuclear, and civil engineers.
Mechanical engineers have additional roles that are needed to be considered based on their careers.
In nuclear and hydraulic power plants the engineers work to make sure that heavy machinery is maintained and preventive maintenance is performed.
It is also preferred that they have a bachelor's degree approved by the Accreditation Board of Engineering and Technology, Inc. (ABET) and field experience before getting an entry-level position.
Nuclear engineers develop and research methods, machinery and systems concerning radiation and energy in subatomic levels.
While there are many disparities between the aforementioned engineering disciplines, they all cover material related to heat or electricity transmission.
Obtaining a degree from an ABET accredited school in any one of these disciplines is essential to becoming a power plant engineer.
