The diagram illustrates the step-by-step process of how electricity is generated from coal in a thermal power station.
Overall, the burning of coal produces high-velocity steam, and its kinetic energy is used to rotate a turbine, which in turn generates electricity.
The process begins with coal being conveyed to the crusher, where it is reduced in size before being burned. The burning of coal in the boiler generates steam, which travels through pipes to the turbine. This high-pressure steam causes the turbine to rotate, which in turn drives the generator to produce electricity. This electricity is then sent to its respective destinations via high-voltage transmission lines through a transformer.
After generating electricity, the steam is condensed in the condenser, and the water produced is recycled back to the boiler. Additionally, the smoke emitted from the burning process exits the plant through the stack, while the ashes are collected from the bottom.
