Electrical Energy Generation and Thermal Power Plants

Flashcards covering the components and process of electricity generation in thermal power plants based on the principle of electromagnetic induction.

Electromagnetic induction

The principle upon which a generator operates to produce electrical energy.

Generator

A device used to generate electricity; it requires a turbine to rotate it.

Turbine

A machine that is driven by an energy source to rotate the generator for electricity production.

Thermal energy based electric power station

A power plant where a turbine is rotated using steam generated by heating water through the burning of coal.

Boiler

The component in a thermal power plant where water is converted to steam using the energy released from burning fuel.

Coal

The specific fuel burned in a boiler to release thermal energy for electricity generation.

Steam turbine

A type of turbine driven by the energy of high-temperature and high-pressure steam.

Condenser

A system that converts steam back into water by cooling it and taking out heat.

Cooling tower

A structure where heat absorbed by water is released to the atmosphere through vapour and heated air.

Stack

A very high tower used to release emitted gases from the combustion of fuel into the atmosphere.

Pump

A component used to circulate water through the condenser and back to the boiler.