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The document outlines various types of power generation methods, including coal, natural gas, oil, diesel, nuclear, hydroelectric, geothermal, solar, wind, tidal, and biomass power plants. Each method is defined, along with its advantages and disadvantages, highlighting factors such as efficiency, environmental impact, and cost. Additionally, it describes key components of thermal power plants and their contribution to global electricity generation.

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The document outlines various types of power generation methods, including coal, natural gas, oil, diesel, nuclear, hydroelectric, geothermal, solar, wind, tidal, and biomass power plants. Each method is defined, along with its advantages and disadvantages, highlighting factors such as efficiency, environmental impact, and cost. Additionally, it describes key components of thermal power plants and their contribution to global electricity generation.

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Power generation

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Power generation: Process of generating electricity from primary energy sources.


Power plant: Industrial facility where electricity is generated.

1. Coal-Fired Power Plant


Definition: Uses coal combustion to produce steam, which spins turbines
connected to generators.

2. Natural Gas-Fired Power Plant


Definition: Burns natural gas in a combustion chamber; hot gases spin turbines to
produce power.
3. Oil-Fired Power Plant
Definition: Burns fuel oil to produce steam that drives a turbine connected to a
generator.

4. Diesel Power Plant


Definition: Uses a diesel engine to drive a generator directly (internal combustion
engine).

5. Nuclear Power Plant


Definition: Uses nuclear fission to generate heat that produces steam, which
drives turbines.

6. Hydroelectric Power Plant


Definition: Converts the energy of falling water into electricity using turbines.

7. Geothermal Power Plant


Definition: Extracts heat from underground reservoirs to generate steam that spins
turbines.

8. Solar Power Plant


Definition: Converts sunlight into electricity using photovoltaic cells or solar
thermal systems.

9. Wind Power Plant


Definition: Converts kinetic energy of wind into mechanical energy, then into
electricity.

10. Tidal Power Plant


Definition: Harnesses energy from ocean tides to rotate turbines and generate
power.
11. Biomass Power Plant
Definition: Burns organic material (e.g., wood, crop waste) to generate steam and
electricity.

12. Thermal Power Plant


 Contributes ~60% of global electricity.
 Converts heat energy → steam → mechanical energy → electrical
energy.
Key Components:
1. Fuel Combustion – Produces heat.
2. Boiler System – Produces high-pressure steam.
3. Steam Turbine – Spins with steam energy.
4. Generator – Converts mechanical to electrical energy.
5. Cooling System – Condenses steam to water.
6. Power Distribution – Electricity is transmitted for use.

Source Advantages Disadvantages

- Predictable energy
- Variable source and
output
output
Solar - Can be installed on
- High initial cost
roofs
- Large land needed
- No noise

- Operates day and


- Environmental impact
night
Wind - Noise pollution
- Low CO₂ emissions
- Variable output
- High efficiency

Geotherm - Needs small space - Limited locations


al - No noise - Environmental side
Source Advantages Disadvantages

- Low maintenance, effects


long life - High cost

- High availability - Space requirements


Biomass - Reduces waste - Low efficiency
- Carbon neutral - Requires water

- Eco-friendly - Location-limited
Tidal - High energy density - Tidal intensity varies
- Low maintenance cost - High construction cost

- Safe - Expensive to build


Hydropow - Low emissions - Location and reserve
er - Reliable, 24/7 limits
operation - Environmental impact

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