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How do nuclear power plants and geothermal power plants turbines turn to produce electricity?
In nuclear power plants, the turbines are turned by steam that is created through the heat generated by nuclear fission reactions. In geothermal power plants, the turbines are turned by steam created from the Earth's heat stored in the ground, which is accessed through wells and used to drive the turbines.
What type of energy is used in an electric power plant that uses steam to turn turbines to generate electricity?
The type of energy used in an electric power plant that uses steam to turn turbines is thermal energy. This is because the steam is produced by heating water using a heat source, such as burning coal or natural gas. The steam then drives the turbines, which in turn generate electricity through electromagnetic induction.
What is the reason of vacuum dropping in steam turbine?
Vacuum dropping in a steam turbine can be caused by air leakage into the system, inadequate steam supply, malfunctioning condenser or cooling system, or excessive steam flow rate. This drop in vacuum can reduce the efficiency of the turbine and impact its performance. Regular monitoring and maintenance of the system are essential to prevent issues leading to vacuum drop.
Describe the role of steam in a nuclear power plant?
In a nuclear power plant, steam is generated by heat produced from the nuclear fission reaction. This steam is used to spin turbines connected to generators, producing electricity. The steam is then condensed back into water and reused in a continuous cycle.
Are Steam turbines still being used?
Yes, Steam turbines are still widely used today for generating electricity in power plants. They are efficient, reliable, and can be used in various sizes to meet different energy needs. Advances in technology have also made steam turbines more environmentally friendly.
Why is OTEC conducted in a vacuum chamber?
Warm sea water, in an open system, is pumped into a vacuum chamber so that it will boil, and the resultant steam will drive the electricity turbines.
How do nuclear power plants and geothermal power plants turbines turn to produce electricity?
In nuclear power plants, the turbines are turned by steam that is created through the heat generated by nuclear fission reactions. In geothermal power plants, the turbines are turned by steam created from the Earth's heat stored in the ground, which is accessed through wells and used to drive the turbines.
What is the function of gland steam in steam turbines?
Gland steam is steam supplied to the labyrinth glands of the low pressure turbine to prevent air entering in the exhaust side, which disturbs the vacuum (± 50 mbar absolute) in the condenser. Gland steam pressure is to supply at about 0,2 bar.
What are the capacity of Steam Turbines?
The capacity of each steam turbines has more than 530 GW in over 6000 installed units. The steam turbines provide high reliability and sustained high efficiency.
What is the source of power for turbines in electrical power stations?
Turbines are driven by steam so it is thermodynamic energy, but that can be created by burning fossil fuels or by nuclear fission
What is the working principle of steam jet ejector?
it is not based on bunoullies theorem it is based on mach number.when sonic speed of steam converted to supersonic steam by nozzle vacuum is created.
What is the methods of compounding of steam turbines?
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What type of combustion engine would you classify steam turbines used in power plants?
Steam turbines are external combustion engines.
Why is excessive moisture in steam undesirable in steam turbines?
moisture present in steam due to quality of steam.
What 2 things do you have today due to the steam engine?
The electric grid (power supply) is one thing mainly dependent on steam engines (turbines), more than 90% of the worlds electric generators use steam turbines to generate electricity (nuclear power plants generate steam to power the turbines). Because of that, anything that uses electricity came into being, such that, we could claim we have computers as a result of the industrial technology created, because of the steam engine.
What has the author J Kenneth Salisbury written?
J. Kenneth Salisbury has written: 'Steam turbines and their cycles' -- subject(s): Steam-turbines
After diploma in mechanical engineering you which fields you can starat your study?
steam turbines and gas turbines
