Question

what is the principle of thermal power station​

Answer 1

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• A thermal power station works on the principle that heat is released by burning fuel which produces (working fluid) (steam) from water.

• The steam so produced runs the turbine coupled to generator which produces electrical energy.

Answer 2

Answer:

(i) Thermal power plants use steam produced by burning fossil fuels (mainly coal) to move the turbines to generate electricity.

(ii) The burning of coal heats up the water and forms steam that is used to run the turbine.

Explanation:

Thermal power plant is used since fuel is burnt to produce heat energy which is converted into electrical energy.

The transmission of electricity is more efficient than transporting coal or petroleum over the same distance. Therefore, many thermal power plants are set up near coal or oil fields.