For what purpose air compressor is being used in hydro power plant?

by Amit
(vadodara, Gujarat,India.)

HELLO,
I am selected in ALSTOM project india ltd,
so here i m working on compressed air system package.
i want to know the use of air compressor in power plant(hydro).





Bill answers...

Hello Amit;

Why indeed would they have an air compressor in a hydro generating plant?

Compressed air is an energy source. Coupled with the right actuator, a compressed air system can deliver massive force very quickly.

While I don't know for sure all of the uses of compressed air in a hydro plant, I can surmise that they are using compressed air to actuate large devices...switches perhaps, that require the force and speed that's available from an air cylinder.

Cheers,

Bill




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For what purpose air compressor is being used in hydro power plant?

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Sep 03, 2010
 compressed air in hydro power plant
by: Anonymous

compressed air in a hydro powerplant is used to actuate valves via pneumatic actuators. got it
Feb 20, 2009
 uses
by: Nate

used for cleaning, used on mechanical seals for pumps,to aggitate treated water
Jan 23, 2009
 Plant Air
by: GAdams

It is also used for Control valves,The compressors are usually oil free type high CFM and should have very large resevoirs attached to the system.

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