Question

Advantage and disadvantage of thermal power station

Answer 1

Advantages: 
1. Fuel cost of thermal power plant is relatively low. 
2. We can produce thermal energy almost every where in the world.
3. Heat production System is simple compared to other system.
4. Overall system cost effective.
5. Easy mechanism.
6. Same heat could be reused.
7. Easier Maintenance of power station.
8. Use of water is prominent here, therefore, any places with ample supply of water is a perfect location for installing a thermal power station.
9. Thermal power plant requires comparatively small space to be installed. 

Disadvantages:
1. Huge production of Carbon-di-oxide (CO2) in the atmosphere. 
2. Exhausted gases harms outside environment badly.
3. Low overall efficiency.
4. Thermal engines requires huge amount of lubricating oil that is very expensive. 
5. Nuclear thermal power plant demands excessive amount of water for cooling purpose.
6. Coal type thermal power plant requires comparatively larger duration before it supply generated power to the grid.
7. This type of power station ultimately responsible for raise in sea water level.