2. A thermal power station is a type of power
station in which heat energy is converted
to electrical energy. In a steam-generating
cycle heat is used to boil water in a large
pressure vessel to produce high-pressure
steam, which drives a steam turbine
connected to an electrical generator.
INTRODUCTION:-
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3. Our energy needs (electricity needs) can be met from a variety of sources - hydel,
thermal (includes fossil fuel and nuclear fuel plants), wind power, solar (PV) etc.
Out of the above, wind power and solar are not reliable for continuous production of
electricity - wind can die down, solar won’t work in night or when the cloud cover is
too thick.
Hydel plants are seasonal - they depend on rivers, dams, rains etc.
Thermal power plants are the most reliable - they can work round the clock, round
the year (except for occasional downtime for maintenance).
IMPORTANCE:-
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