ST4010 - Design of Industrial Structures

M.A.M.
COLLEGE OF ENGINEERING AND TECHNOLOGY
TIRUCHIRAPPALLI- 621105
ST4010 – DESIGN OF INDUSTRIAL
STRUCTURES
TOPIC: POWER PLANT STRUCTURES
PREPARED BY: GILBERT ROSHAN PAUL I

INTRODUTION
• Power plants are facilities that generate electricity through the use of
different energy sources.
• Power plant structures are essential to support the operation of power
plants.
• Types of power plant structures include containment structures,
cooling towers, bunkers and silos, pipe rack and supporting structures,
among others.
• Power plant structures ensure that the power plant runs safely,
efficiently, and effectively.
IMPORTANCE OF POWER PLANT
STRUCTURES
• The importance of power plant structures cannot be overstated, as they
are critical to the reliability, safety, and longevity of power plants.
• Containment structures prevent the release of hazardous materials in
the event of an accident.
• Cooling towers help dissipate the heat generated during the power
generation process.
• Bunkers and silos store fuel and other materials necessary for power
plant operation.
TYPES OF POWER PLANTS
• Coal-fired power plants
• Natural gas power plants
• Nuclear power plants
• Hydroelectric power plants
• Renewable energy power plants
CONTAINMENT STRUCTURES
• Containment structures are engineered structures designed to prevent

the release of hazardous materials in the event of an accident or
malfunction in a power plant.
• The primary purpose of containment structures is to protect workers,
the environment, and the public from potentially harmful materials
that may be released during a nuclear or chemical reaction.
• Containment structures are typically made of steel-lined or reinforced
concrete, both of which are designed to withstand high levels of
pressure, temperature, and radiation.
• Steel-lined containment structures consist of a steel liner with a
reinforced concrete shell.
• These structures are highly resistant to corrosion and can withstand
high-pressure events.
• Reinforced concrete containment structures are made entirely of
reinforced concrete and are highly resistant to radiation and other
harmful effects of a nuclear reaction.
COOLING TOWERS DEFINITION AND
PURPOSE OF COOLING TOWERS
• Cooling towers are large, open-topped cylindrical structures used to
dissipate the heat generated during the power generation process.
• The primary purpose of cooling towers is to cool the hot water or
steam that is produced by the power generation process, allowing it to
be reused in the power plant.
• Cooling towers work by allowing hot water or steam to flow into the
tower and then spraying it with cool water or air.
• This process causes the hot water or steam to condense and cool down,
allowing it to be reused in the power plant.
• There are two main types of cooling towers: natural draft and
mechanical draft. Natural draft cooling towers use the natural
buoyancy of the warm air to draw cool air into the tower and cool the
water or steam.
• These towers are typically very large and have a hyperbolic shape.
• Mechanical draft cooling towers use fans or other mechanical means
to draw cool air into the tower and cool the water or steam.
• These towers are typically smaller and more energy-efficient than
natural draft cooling towers.
• Other types of cooling towers include crossflow cooling towers,
counterflow cooling towers, and induced draft cooling towers, each of
which uses a slightly different method to cool the water or steam.
BUNKERS AND SILOS
• Bunkers and silos are storage structures used in power plants to store
materials such as coal, ash, limestone, and gypsum.
• The primary purpose of bunkers and silos is to ensure that there is a
reliable supply of materials available for power plant operation.
• Coal storage bunkers are used to store the coal that is used as fuel in
the power generation process.
• These bunkers are typically located near the power plant and can hold
large quantities of coal.
• Ash silos are used to store the ash that is generated during the
combustion of coal or other fuels.
• These silos are typically located near the power plant and can hold
large quantities of ash.
• Limestone and gypsum storage bunkers are used to store the limestone
and gypsum that are used as additives in the power generation process.
• These bunkers are typically located near the power plant and can hold
large quantities of these materials. Bunkers and silos are typically
made of reinforced concrete or steel and are designed to withstand the
weight and pressure of the stored materials.
PIPE RACK AND SUPPORTING STRUCTURES
• Pipe rack and supporting structures are designed to support and protect
the pipes and other equipment used in power plants.
• The primary purpose of pipe rack and supporting structures is to
ensure the proper flow of materials and utilities throughout the power
plant.
• Pipe bridges are structures that support pipes and other equipment as
they cross over roads, rivers, or other obstacles.
• These structures are typically made of steel or concrete and are
designed to withstand high levels of stress and vibration.
• Pipe racks are elevated structures that support pipes and other
equipment above ground.
designed to withstand high levels of wind and seismic activity.
• Equipment supports are structures that support heavy equipment such
as pumps, turbines, and generators.
designed to withstand the weight and vibration of the equipment.
• Cable trays and conduit supports are structures that support the cables
and electrical conduit used in power plants.
• These structures are typically made of steel or aluminum and are
designed to protect the cables and conduit from damage and
environmental factors.
• Pipe rack and supporting structures are essential to the safe and
efficient operation of power plants, as they ensure the proper flow of
materials and utilities throughout the plant.
CONCLUSION
• The main points covered in this presentation include the importance of
power plant structures such as containment structures, cooling towers,
bunkers and silos, and pipe rack and supporting structures.
• Containment structures are designed to contain any hazardous
materials that may be produced during the power generation process,
while cooling towers are used to dissipate the heat generated by the
process.
• Bunkers and silos are used to store materials such as coal, ash,
limestone, and gypsum, while pipe rack and supporting structures are
designed to support and protect the pipes and other equipment used in
power plants.
• Well-designed and well-constructed power plant structures are
essential to the safe and efficient operation of power plants.
• It is essential that power plant structures are designed and constructed
to withstand the high stresses and environmental factors associated
with power generation.
• A failure of any of these structures can have serious consequences,
including environmental damage, loss of life, and disruption to power
supplies.
• By ensuring that power plant structures are well-designed and well-
constructed, we can help to ensure the safe and efficient operation of
power plants for years to come.

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M.A.M.

COLLEGE OF ENGINEERING AND TECHNOLOGY

PREPARED BY: GILBERT ROSHAN PAUL I

• Containment structures are engineered structures designed to prevent

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