Advantages of Thermal Power Stations

Advantages of Thermal Power Stations

Q. State any advantages of thermal power station.

Advantages of thermal power station :

1. Initial cost is cheaper in comparison with other plants.
2. Less space is required in comparison with hydro power plant.
3. Coal is cheaper in comparison with diesel or nuclear fuel.
4. Production cost is cheaper than diesel power plant.
5. Can be installed anywhere as compared with hydro plant when plenty of water shall be available.
6. Can be located near load centre which is not possible in hydro plants.
7. Steam engines/ turbines can be overloaded upto 125% of full-load capacity.
8. Load demand can be met easily.

Q. Name any thermal power stations in Maharashtra with their capacity.

Thermal Power Stations in Maharashtra :

1. Koradi 1100 MW
2. Nasik 910 MW
3. Bhusawal 482.5 MW
4. Paras 62.5 MW
5. Parali 690 MW
6. Khaper-Kheda 840 MW
7. Chandrapur 2340 MW
8. Trombay 1330 MW
9. Dahanu 500 MW
10. Urban G.T. 612 MW
11. Waste-Heat recovery 240 MW