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Natural gas is burned beneath boilers containing water. The water boils and becomes steam. The expanding steam spins turbines which convert the rotary motion into electricity using generators. The steam is condensed back into water, more gas is burned, and the process is repeated. Essentially, the chemical energy of the gas is converted into mechanical energy in the generator via steam which becomes electrical energy.
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How did the Fukushima nuclear power plant work?
like any power plant
Is a nuclear power plant and power plant the same?
Power plants come in various different types depending on the fuel used, coal, natural gas, oil, wind, solar and so on. Nuclear is one type of power plant in this general category.
How does fossil fuel work in a power plant?
Fossil fuel like coal or natural gas is brought to the power plant by trains. Then it is burned to heat water to make steam. The steam is under pressure and it wants to escape, so it is run through a turbine and the power of steam spins the turbine. The spinning turbine runs and electric generator that makes electricity.
Does a power plant have a nucleus If so what would be some examples?
Are you out of your mind? A power plant generates electricity by spinning an armature in a field. The armature is spun by burning a fuel (Natural Gas, Oil or Coal) to make steam. Or in the case of a Hydro-electric power plant the force of water spins the turbine.
What is cpp and ipp power plant?
A CPP is a captive power plant, a power plant that supplies large amounts of power outside its grid. A IPP is an independent power plant that supplies to only its grid.
Why is the gas turbine called as the power plant?
A gas turbine is one type of power plant. It produces power by burning gas to turn the turbine.
Who is to develop the largest gas-based power plant in the world?
Enron is largest gas power plant in world.
How many type of power plant?
Atomic Energy plant, Oil fired plant, Gas fired plant, Coal fired Plant, Gas Turbine plant, Hydroelectric plant, Wave power, Wind power, Solar panel type
Should a power plant where the prime mover is a gas turbine be categorized as a thermal power plant?
No, a power plant that uses fossil fuels such as gas or coal, cannot be classified as a thermal power plant. A thermal power plant uses the heat from deep within the earth, combined with water to create steam, which then powers the turbines.
How did the Fukushima nuclear power plant work?
like any power plant
What is hydrological power plant?
A hydrolic power plant is a power plant that uses water. The hydrolic power plant uses the evaporation and condensation of water to work. The largest hydrolic power plant is Itaipu power plant.
What are the kind of power plant?
Coal fired, Nuclear Power, Gas Fired, Hydro, Wind Power.
Is it safe to work at a nuclear power plant?
not really because a power plant is very dangerous and it can harm you.
Where do Homer work?
nuclear power plant
How does tidal electric power plant work?
its a waste of money and it does not work
How many people are needed to work at a coal power plant everyday?
How many people are needed to work at a coal power plant depends on the size and age of the plant, among other things.
What is the efficiency of thermal power plant?
A modern combined cycle gas turbine/ steam turbine power plant can reach almost 60% efficiency.
