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Thermal Power Generation

The document outlines various methods of power generation, including thermal, hydroelectric, nuclear, solar, fossil fuel, and tidal/wave power. Each method is described with its components and processes, such as coal combustion in thermal plants, water flow in hydroelectric systems, and nuclear fission in reactors. Additionally, it highlights the importance of emission control systems and energy storage solutions.

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Thermal Power Generation

The document outlines various methods of power generation, including thermal, hydroelectric, nuclear, solar, fossil fuel, and tidal/wave power. Each method is described with its components and processes, such as coal combustion in thermal plants, water flow in hydroelectric systems, and nuclear fission in reactors. Additionally, it highlights the importance of emission control systems and energy storage solutions.

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Thermal Power Generation

 Coal-Fired Power Plants: Use coal combustion to produce steam that drives turbines.
 Natural Gas Power Plants: Utilize gas combustion in turbines or combined cycle
systems.
 Oil-Fired Power Plants: Burn oil to generate steam for turbines.

COMPONENTS

 Boiler: Generates steam by burning fuel.


 Steam Turbine: Converts steam energy into mechanical energy.
 Generator: Converts mechanical energy from the turbine into electrical energy.
 Cooling Tower: Removes excess heat from water used in steam generation.
 Fuel Supply System: Includes coal conveyors, gas pipelines, or oil storage tanks.

 Emission Control Systems: Scrubbers and filters to reduce pollutants.

2. Hydroelectric Power Generation

 Conventional Hydropower: Uses dams to store water in reservoirs; water released to


turn turbines.
 Run-of-River Hydropower: Generates electricity from flowing river water without large
reservoirs.
 Pumped Storage: Stores energy by pumping water uphill during low demand and
releasing it to generate electricity during peak demand.
 COMPONENTS
  Dam: Creates a reservoir to store water.
  Turbine: Converts kinetic energy from flowing water into mechanical energy.
  Generator: Converts mechanical energy into electrical energy.
  Penstock: The pipe that carries water from the reservoir to the turbine.
  Fish Ladders: Structures that allow fish to navigate around the dam.

3. Nuclear Power Generation

 Uses nuclear fission in reactors to produce heat, which generates steam to drive turbines.
 Nuclear Reactor: Fissions nuclear fuel (like uranium) to produce heat.
 Steam Generator: Transfers heat to water to create steam.
 Turbine and Generator: Similar to thermal plants for electricity generation.
 Containment Structure: Ensures safety and prevents radiation leakage.
 Cooling System: Manages heat produced during the fission process.

4. Solar Energy Generation


 Solar Power:
o Photovoltaic (PV): Converts sunlight directly into electricity using solar panels.
o Concentrated Solar Power (CSP): Uses mirrors to focus sunlight to produce
steam for turbines.
 Wind Power: Utilizes wind turbines to convert kinetic energy from wind into electricity.
 Biomass Power: Burns organic materials (like wood, agricultural residues) to generate
heat or produces biogas for combustion.
 Geothermal Power: Harnesses heat from the Earth’s interior to generate steam for
turbines.

COMPONENTS

 Photovoltaic Panels: Convert sunlight directly into electricity.


 Inverters: Convert DC from solar panels to AC for the grid.
 Solar Thermal Collectors: Focus sunlight to generate steam.
 Storage Systems: Batteries or thermal storage for energy retention.

5. Fossil Fuel Power Generation

 Combines multiple fuels (coal, oil, natural gas) for more efficient and flexible energy
production, often in cogeneration plants.

6. Tidal and Wave Power Generation

 Tidal Power: Utilizes the rise and fall of tides to drive turbines.
 Wave Power: Captures energy from surface waves or underwater currents to generate
electricity.

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