Explain working of thermal power plant.
Working of thermal power plant:
In this power plant, coal is used as a fuel for combustion in combustion chamber. After combustion of fuel the heat is generated and this heat is given to the water in the boiler. Due to this heat, water start to boil and steam is generated. The generated steam is used to run the steam turbine. Turbine is mounted on the shaft which is coupled to the generator and electricity is produced. After passing the turbine, steam is supplied to the condenser and gets condensed by using cooling water and this condensate again used for the boiler with the help of feed pump.