The Karnafuli Hydroelectric Power Plant is a hydroelectric power plant located in Kaptai, Rangamati District, Bangladesh. It is the largest hydroelectric power plant in Bangladesh with an installed capacity of 230 megawatts (MW). The plant was constructed between 1958 and 1962 and was commissioned in 1962.
The plant uses the water from the Karnafuli River to generate electricity. The river is dammed at Kaptai to create a reservoir, which supplies water to the turbines of the power plant. The plant has four turbines, each with a capacity of 57.5 MW.
The Karnafuli Hydroelectric Power Plant is an important source of electricity for Bangladesh. It supplies electricity to the national grid and helps to meet the country's growing demand for electricity. The plant is also a major source of employment in the region.
SHIDDHIRGANJ THERMAL POWER STATION
The Siddhirganj Thermal Power Station is a coal-fired power plant located in Siddhirganj, Narayanganj, Bangladesh. It is owned and operated by the Bangladesh Power Development Board (BPDB). The plant has an installed capacity of 500 megawatts (MW).
The Siddhirganj Thermal Power Station was constructed in two phases. The first phase, which consisted of two units, was commissioned in 2014. The second phase, which consisted of two units, was commissioned in 2016.
The plant uses imported coal as its fuel. The coal is transported to the plant by ship and then by barge. The coal is stored in a coal yard at the plant and then is transported to the boilers by conveyor belts.
The boilers at the Siddhirganj Thermal Power Station use pulverized coal combustion (PCC) technology. PCC technology is a more efficient way to burn coal than other methods, such as stoker firing.
The steam from the boilers is used to drive turbines, which generate electricity. The electricity is then transmitted to the national grid.
The Siddhirganj Thermal Power Station is a major source of electricity for Bangladesh. It supplies electricity to the national grid and helps to meet the country's growing demand for electricity. The plant is also a major source of employment in the region.
However, the plant has also been criticized for its environmental impact. The plant is located in a densely populated area, and there are concerns that the plant could pollute the environment and contribute to climate change.
Despite these concerns, the Siddhirganj Thermal Power Station is a major step forward for Bangladesh's energy sector. The plant is expected to help to meet the country's growing demand for electricity and to reduce the country's reliance on imported oil.
