Characteristics and Components of Steam Power Plants
Characteristics of Steam Power Plants
- A steam power plant should have low cost and high thermal efficiency.
- If the steam power plant is coal based, it should be able to burn inferior quality of coals with high ash content.
- It should be so designed that it is safe, reliable and has minimum possible of air pollution.
Essential Systems and Components of a Steam Power Plant
The various systems and components used in a thermal power plant are :
- Steam boiler or steam generator
- Coal handling system
- Ash and dust handling systems
- Steam turbines
- Condensers
- Cooling towers
- Water treatment plant