Power Plant Engineering is the study and application of engineering principles to the design, operation, and maintenance of power plants that generate electricity. It plays a pivotal role in meeting the energy demands of industries and households.

Types of Power Plants:

• Thermal Power Plants: Use of coal, natural gas, or oil to produce steam that drives turbines.
• Hydropower Plants: Use water flow to turn turbines.
• Nuclear Power Plants: Use nuclear reactions to generate heat.
• Renewable Energy Plants: Include solar, wind, biomass, and geothermal stations.

Key Engineering Domains:

• Mechanical Engineering: Designing turbines, boilers, and pumps.
• Electrical Engineering: Managing transformers, switchgear, and power distribution systems.
• Civil Engineering: Structural design of plant buildings and cooling towers.
• Instrumentation and Automation: Monitoring plant parameters with sensors, SCADA systems, and AI.