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Coal is burned in the firebox of the boiler to heat the water to steam which then turns the turbines which are connected to the generators which produce the electricity.

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What do coal-fired power plants convert to?

In a coal-fired power plant the coal is burned in boilers that produce superheated steam. The steam drives turbines, the turbines drive the generators. A conversion can be done to any other type of fuel that is available and it would involve replacing the boilers.


How many coal fired boilers does Thailand have?

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What are the kind of power plant?

Coal fired, Nuclear Power, Gas Fired, Hydro, Wind Power.


What is coal fired power?

A power plant in which coal is burned to move generating turbines to produce electricity.


What is LDO of power plant?

Light Diesel Oil is used initially to ignite the coal in the boilers


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


What is the example of thermal power plant?

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What are the advantages of coal fired power plant to the community?

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What could be a source of chemical weathering?

a coal fired power plant.


How many windmills to replace a coal fired power plant?

The number of wind turbines needed to replace a coal-fired power plant depends on several factors, including the capacity of the coal plant, the average wind turbine output, and local wind conditions. Generally, a typical coal-fired power plant has a capacity of about 500 megawatts (MW), while a modern wind turbine can generate between 2 to 3 MW. Therefore, it may take approximately 150 to 250 wind turbines to match the energy output of a single coal-fired power plant, assuming optimal wind conditions and turbine efficiency.


How many megawatts does a large coal fired power plant produce in a hour?

A large coal-fired power plant typically produces around 500-1000 megawatts of electricity per hour, depending on its size and efficiency.


What is the cost to produce 1 kW of electricity using coal fired boilers as a source of generation?

The amount of fuel used to generate electricity depends on the efficiency or heat rate of the generator and the heat content of the fuel. Power plant efficiencies vary by types of generators, emission controls, and other factors. A coal power plant uses approximately 1.09 pounds of coal per KW.