A heat exchanger that cools steam back into liquid water using a separate cooling source.
Connected to the turbine shaft; it uses electromagnetism to create electricity. Thermal power plant : design and operation
Fuel is fed into the boiler. In coal plants, the coal is pulverized into a fine powder to burn instantly. This intense heat boils water flowing through thousands of tubes, creating . 2. Kinetic Energy Transfer A heat exchanger that cools steam back into
Releases filtered exhaust gases into the atmosphere. ⚙️ The Operation: From Fuel to Electrons The conversion of energy happens in four distinct stages: 1. Combustion and Steam Generation In coal plants, the coal is pulverized into
The spinning turbine rotates a massive magnet inside the generator’s wire coils. This mechanical movement pulls electrons through the wires, creating an alternating current (AC). 4. Cooling and Recirculation
A series of bladed wheels that spin when hit by high-pressure steam.
This high-pressure steam is piped into the turbine. As the steam expands and rushes past the turbine blades, it forces the shaft to spin at high speeds (typically 3,000 or 3,600 RPM). 3. Electrical Induction