THERMAL POWER STATION

Thermal power station:

A generating station which converts heat energy of coal

combustion into electric energy

A satisfactory design consist of following things

i) selection of site
ii) capacity of power station
iii) selection of boiler and its auxiliaries
iv) selection of turbine
v) selection of condensing units
vi) design of cooling system
vii) design of electric generator
Advantages

Less initial cost

The fuel, which is generally coal, is quite cheap
Requires less space
Site selection easy
Cost of generation is less

Disadvantages

Running cost is more

Pollutes the atmosphere
Schematic of
thermal station
Choice of site for thermal
power station
Cost and type of land

Availability of water

supply of fuel

Nearness to load centre

Distance from populated area

Ample space

Disposal of ash