Question

Advantages nd disadvantages 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.

Answer 2

Explanation:

Advantage:

1. The hydroelectric power station has more cost as compared to the thermal power station.

2. Thermal power required less space compared to hydroelectric generating station.

3. The fuel cost is less.

Disadvantage:

1. The cost of thermal power station increases more compared to hydroelectric power station.

2. its maintains cost is more.

3. Thermal power station responsible for rise in sea water level