Introduction

Section 1
The world is consuming 19,090 TW of
electrical energy at present with a
Section 2 population of 7.071 billion.

Section

By 2050 the population will reach 10

Section billion and people will require at least
36,000-82,000TW of electrical
Section
energy.
Thermal Power Station

Block Diagram
Kotthagudem Thermal Power Station

Palvoncha, Andhra Pradesh

About KTPS

Section 1 Power Generation

Section 2
Coal Yard
Section
Boiler
Section

Section
Water Supply
Power Generation
Total Power Generation
- 720 MW

A - 4x60

B - 2x120

C - 2x120

Generating Unit
Coal Yard

Coal Supply

Singareni Coal Mines

Coal Yard

Coal Supply

Coal Handling Plant

Boiler

Boiler converts
water into steam by
burning coal.

Boiler operate at a
temperature of 1300
- 1400 C

Generating Unit
Water Supply

Water Supply

Kinnera sani Dam

Power Generation

Section 1 Alternators
Section Alternators are the machines
which convert mechanical
energy into electrical energy.
Section 3

The mechanical energy input to

Section
the alternators is obtained from
turbines.
Section
Power Generation

Alternators are coupled

to turbines which
converts heat energy
into mechanical energy.

Each plant consists of

several alternator units
for the generation of
power.

Alternator
Turbines
Turbines convert
heat energy into
mechanical energy.

Low Pressure

Intermediate
Pressure

High Pressure

Turbine
Power Transmission

Section 1 The power generated in the

generating units is transmitted
Section 2 with the help of transmission
lines.

Section
Before transmitting the power
Section 4 the Voltage level is increased
with the help of transformers

Section
Power Transformer

3-Phase Transformer
Power Transmission

Transmission Tower
Power Transmission

Transmission Tower
Conclusion
Advantages
Section 1
It can be installed at any place irrespective
of the existence of coal.
Section 2 It requires less space as compared to Hydro
power plants.

Section The fuel used is quite cheap.

Section Disadvantages
It pollutes the atmosphere due to production
of large amount of smoke & fumes.
Section 5