Question

What is the thermal power plant
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Answer 1

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Explanation:

The power plant in which the electricity is produced by burning of coal is called thermal power plant. A thermal power station is a power plant in which the prime mover is steam _ driven. Water is heated, turns into steam and spins a steam turbine which drives an electrical generator.

Answer 2

Answer:

Explanation:

A thermal power station is a power station in which heat energy is converted to electric power. In most, a steam-driven turbine converts heat to mechanical power as an intermediate to electrical power. Water is heated, turns into steam and drives a steam turbine which drives an electrical generator. After it passes through the turbine the steam is condensed in a condenser and recycled to where it was heated.

This is known as a Rankine cycle.