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Steam driven power plants necessarily lose heat , regardless of how the power is generated (oil, nuclear, geothermal, etc.), because only about 35% to 40% of the energy in the steam can be recovered to make power. This can be improved a little bit by having a secondary system, called a combined cycle system. It can also be improved by using waste heat to heat buildings. The limit, by combining all of these, seems to be a little less than 70% efficiency.
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What kind energy does a power plant have?
It depends on the type of power plant. Some of the most common is coal (which is used to make steam to create power) one of the least common in the us is nuclear power.
What is the steam in a power plant used for?
Mostly to drive the steam turbine. Smaller amounts may be used for in house tasks like preheating feed water.
What is dearater in thermal power plant?
It removes the gases present in the steam,given by heaters.dearater is necessary otherwise the gases in steam will corrode the boiler and also affect the turbine.
Advantages of steam power plant over diesel power plant?
1. Can be made in much greater output plants 2. Steam plants can use a variety of fuel sources including nuclear fuel, whilst diesel fuel is more expensive and best reserved for transport use.
Why hydrazine is used in water and steam cycle of power plant?
It scavanges oxygen in water systems to prevent corrosion of piping.
What has the author George Frederick Gebhardt written?
George Frederick Gebhardt has written: 'Steam power plant engineering' 'Steam power plant engineering' -- subject(s): Steam power plants
What is miniature steam power plant?
A miniature steam power plant is a place where willy wonka allowed his oompa loompas to stay on holidays.
What is the use of cooling tower in power plant?
first mention which power plant in steam pp out come of the steam is cooled after it again passes through into the turbine
What is used to carry steam and water in a power plant?
We see the wide use of pipe to carry steam and water in a power plant. Insulation is applied where necessary.
What is STG power plant?
STG stands for steam turbine generator which is one component of a power plant
How is steam produced at a power plant?
By heating water
Will the steam power plant works without condenser?
no
What is the steam of a power plant use for?
To drive a steam turbine which is coupled to an electrical generator
What spins the turbine of coal-burning power plant?
Steam spins the turbine of coal-burning power plant.
What are three types of geothermal energy?
Dry Steam Power Plant : generates power directly from the steam from inside the earth.Flash Steam Power Plant : Flash steam plants use waters at temperatures greater than 360F. As this hot water flows up, it is collected in a flash tank where drop in pressure causes the liquid to boil into steam. The steam is then used to run turbines which in turn generate power. The condensed steam is returned to the reservoir.Binary Steam Power Plant : This type of plant uses high temperature geothermal water to heat another liquid which has a lower boiling point than water.
What are the three types of geothermal energy?
Dry Steam Power Plant : generates power directly from the steam from inside the earth.Flash Steam Power Plant : Flash steam plants use waters at temperatures greater than 360F. As this hot water flows up, it is collected in a flash tank where drop in pressure causes the liquid to boil into steam. The steam is then used to run turbines which in turn generate power. The condensed steam is returned to the reservoir.Binary Steam Power Plant : This type of plant uses high temperature geothermal water to heat another liquid which has a lower boiling point than water.
What is steam power plant function?
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