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When one basically sees the flow system in a power plant, then following formula for is-entropic process is important:
h+(V2/2) = constant
heat energy is related to 'h'(enthalpy). The conversion of 'h' to 'V'(velocity) takes place in a CD (convergent divergent)nozzle, where the steam expands and 'h' is converted into kinetic energy of steam (in turn steam gets a huge momentum)which turn the steam turbine.
So basically the kinetic energy for the steam is developed in CD nozzle itself (from decreasing enthalpy which was generated due to heat energy in super heater or the boilers), which turns the turbine.
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∙ 11y ago
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∙ 11y agoYes, it does.
Depending on the type of turbine it is used to move the turbine blades different ways.
An impulse turbine expands steam in nozzles increasing the velocity, this steam strikes the blades pushing them.
A reaction turbine expands the steam in both the nozzles and blades, as it leaves the blades a reaction similar to a jet pushes the blades.
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∙ 12y agoYes because if you think of a volcanoe, that is molten HOT lava and rock that explodes due to pressure. If you've ever seen a volcanoe erupt you will find this statement to be true.
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∙ 14y agoYes.
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How is thermal energy transformed into kinetic energy?
The thermal energy could be used to produce steam from water. This steam drives steam turbine producing kinetic energy.
How do you convert energy to electrical energy?
All forms of energy can be converted to electrical energy using certain techniques.The most common technique is spinning a turbine.A turbine can convert kinetic energy into electrical energy.You can also spin this turbine by boiling water, this forces the water vapour through the turbine causing it to spin.Since all forms of energy can be converted to heat, its nearly always possible to spin a turbine.The only exception is a low amount of heat. (for example, heat of 30 degrees celsius).Since this isn't enough to boil water.+++With respect that lot is muddled and incorrect!Yes you can use steam to rotate turbines, and this is done in power-stations whether the heat is from fossil fuel or a nuclear reactor. The steam is at farabove normal boiling-point, too:it enters the turbine at very high pressure and temperature and is expanded through the turbine stages to near or below atmospheric pressure to extract the maximumenergy from it.A turbine does NOT convert kinetic to electrical energy. It converts heat energy (in the steam) to kinetic energy (its rotation).The conversion to electrical energyoccurs within the alternator connected to the turbine; by roating coils of wire across the lines of megnetic force in a strong magnetic field so as toinduce the current in the windings.
What needs to be done to a fuel to release the energy stored in it?
The process of combustion combines fuel with oxygen, to produce carbon dioxide and heat. If the fuel is burned in a boiler to produce steam, this heat energy is converted to pressure energy in the steam. The pressure energy is converted to rotating kinetic energy as the steam spins a turbine. Finally the rotating kinetic energy is converted to electric energy in the generator.
What kind of energy is produced by electrical power plant?
Energy leaves power plants in the form of AC electricity. There are many types of power plants, but almost all nonrenewable power plants involve the heating of water, then the conversion of that heat energy into kinetic energy through steam, which then spins a turbine to convert that kinetic energy into electric energy, which then leaves the plant through transmission lines.
How do oil fueled power plants produce energy?
They burn the oil to boil water and create high temperature, high pressure steam. This steam is directed through a steam turbine which rotates. This is connected to a generator, which transfers rotational movement into electrical energy. The electricity is then passed through wires to your house.
Where turbine is located?
Turbines are attache to either alternator or generator which converts mechanical energy to electric energy. Turbines convert the kinetic energy into mechanical energy. (Eg. steam turbine is a prime-mover in which te potential energy of the steam is transformed into kinetic energy and latter in its turn is transformed into the mechanical energy of the rotation of the turbine shaft)
Where does the kinetic energy come from in the turbine?
it comes from steam
How is thermal energy transformed into kinetic energy?
The thermal energy could be used to produce steam from water. This steam drives steam turbine producing kinetic energy.
What device changes the energy in high-pressure steam into kinetic energy?
A turbine.
Definition of a steam turbine?
I think I can get the definition which I have studied in My college . A Steam Turbine can be defined as a Mechanical Device which generates Kinetic energy with the help Thermal energy from Steam into Mechanical Energy.
Whats the function of a turbine and dynamo in a steam plant?
they convert mechanical energy into electricity.
How does nuclear energy relate to kinetic energy?
It creates heat, heat boils water in closed boiler into pressurised steam, expanding pressurised steam drives steam turbine blades, steam turbine drives generator creating electricity, electricity powers metro system
What type of energy does the steam in a steam turbine have?
It is heat energy. The turbine turns heat energy into mechanical energy.
Describe the role of energy transformation in the production of electricity?
Heat energy (as steam or hot gas) transforms to kinetic energy through the turbine. The kinetic energy transforms into electricity through the rotor of the electric generator.
Any machine that converts kinetic energy to electrical energy?
-- steam turbine -- hydroelectric turbine -- wind turbine -- hand-crank generator I think even the nuclear power plants do that ... they use the heat from the reactor core to boil water, then run it through a steam turbine to generate the electric power.
How do you convert energy to electrical energy?
All forms of energy can be converted to electrical energy using certain techniques.The most common technique is spinning a turbine.A turbine can convert kinetic energy into electrical energy.You can also spin this turbine by boiling water, this forces the water vapour through the turbine causing it to spin.Since all forms of energy can be converted to heat, its nearly always possible to spin a turbine.The only exception is a low amount of heat. (for example, heat of 30 degrees celsius).Since this isn't enough to boil water.+++With respect that lot is muddled and incorrect!Yes you can use steam to rotate turbines, and this is done in power-stations whether the heat is from fossil fuel or a nuclear reactor. The steam is at farabove normal boiling-point, too:it enters the turbine at very high pressure and temperature and is expanded through the turbine stages to near or below atmospheric pressure to extract the maximumenergy from it.A turbine does NOT convert kinetic to electrical energy. It converts heat energy (in the steam) to kinetic energy (its rotation).The conversion to electrical energyoccurs within the alternator connected to the turbine; by roating coils of wire across the lines of megnetic force in a strong magnetic field so as toinduce the current in the windings.
How do generator convert mechanical energy to electrical energy?
Yes,the mechanical energy of steam can turn the shaft of a generator thru the steam turbine in which the steam acts on its blade to produce rotational motion to transform mechanical energy. Yes, the mechanical energy of steam can turn the shaft of a generator thru steam turbine as the driver, because the steam will acts on the tubine blade to produce rotational motion to transform mechanical energy and elctrical energy as well.
