Electrical and Technology

History The thermal power plant is continuously developed since the 18th century. Initially, reciprocating engines were used to produce mechanical power by producing steam. In 1884, the steam turbine was introduced to increase efficiency, and finally, it was totally improved in 1905 by replacing an entire reciprocating system in the central power plant. Thermal power plant What is a thermal power plant? A thermal power plant uses thermal energy from fuel to produce electric power. Normally coal is used as the source of thermal energy. This thermal energy is used to heat water and produce steam. Steam is used to pass through the turbine Turbine rotates The rotation of the turbine helps to produce power at the generator. Due to the use of coal in thermal power plants, it is known as a coal-based thermal power plant or coal thermal power plant. In addition to that, due to the use of a steam, turbine arrangement, it is also known as a steam turbine power plant. So, what is the thermal powe...