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In a power station the efficiency is the energy output in a given time, divided by the chemical energy of the fuel used in that time. Power stations vary from 20% to 50% in efficiency, with natural gas stations providing the highest efficiency.
The balance of the energy is used up in heat losses in the boilers, friction in the moving parts of the machinery, and electrical resistance in the generators.
In addition, by far the largest energy waste takes place in the thermodynamic cycle and the combustion process as large quantities of low-temperature gases are released continuously to the atmosphere. This includes the exhaust gases and the heat from the cooling system for the recycled boiler-feed water.
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How does the law of conservation of energy apply to the coal power plant?
the power plant is hazardous to the enviroment.
Does sound energy generate electricity in a power station?
No
Where is the energy lost with in a power station?
cooling towers
What type of energy is in a coal fired power station?
Heat energy i think...
How much energy input is wasted at the power stations?
2/3 of energy input is wasted at the power station.
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A hydro station.
What is the source of energy in a hydroelectric power station?
Potential energy
Are solar energy transport and distributions costs high?
Once you convert the solar energy to electrical energy, it makes no difference where it came from. Distribution of such energy is exactly the same, whether it came from solar energy, a nuclear power station, a tidal power station, a geothermal power station, etc.
The electricity energy that is transferred in a TV comes from a power stationwhere is the energy transferred from to make the electricity in the power station?
Depends on what kind of power station it is, can bea nuclear power plant, a coal-burning power plant, a wind turbine, or a hydroelectric power station.
How does the law of conservation of energy apply to the coal power plant?
the power plant is hazardous to the enviroment.
What energy comes along wires from power station?
Electric energy.
What has the author Deane N Morris written?
Deane N. Morris has written: 'California's energy future' -- subject(s): Energy policy, Power resources 'Some comments on conservation in the use of energy' -- subject(s): Energy conservation 'Evaluation of measures for conserving energy' -- subject(s): Energy conservation 'Future energy demand and its effect on the environment' -- subject(s): Environmental policy, Power resources
What is the main energy in a renewable power station?
hydroeletic
Where is the energy lost with in a power station?
cooling towers
Does sound energy generate electricity in a power station?
No
What has the author Dudley J Burton written?
Dudley J. Burton has written: 'The governance of energy' -- subject(s): Energy conservation, Energy policy, Environmental aspects of Energy policy, Petroleum conservation, Power resources
What type of energy is found in a coal fired power station?
chemical energy
