Thermal Power Plant Operations

The video explains how thermal power plants generate electricity by burning fossil fuels to produce steam, which drives turbines connected to generators. It highlights the efficiency of electricity transmission over transporting fuels and describes the main components of a thermal power station: coal handling, boilers, turbines, and generators. The video also details the methods of coal transportation and the role of each component in the power generation process.

What is the primary purpose of burning fossil fuels in a thermal power plant?

• To cool down the machinery

• To directly generate electricity

• To store energy for later use

• To produce steam for running turbines

Why are thermal power plants often located near coal or oil fields?

• To avoid urban areas

• To take advantage of natural cooling from nearby water bodies

• To minimize the distance for fuel transportation

• To reduce the cost of transporting electricity

Which of the following is NOT a department in a thermal power station?

• Turbine

• Cooling tower

• Boiler

• Coal handling plant

What is the function of the coal handling plant in a thermal power station?

• To cool down the steam

• To convert coal into electricity

• To transport coal to the power station

• To store electricity

What is the primary role of the boiler in a thermal power plant?

• To convert steam back into water

• To store coal

• To generate steam for power generation

• To cool down the steam

How does the turbine contribute to electricity generation in a thermal power plant?

• It cools down the steam

• It stores the generated electricity

• It converts steam into mechanical energy

• It burns the fossil fuels

What is the relationship between the turbine and the generator in a thermal power plant?

• The turbine is used to cool the generator

• The generator powers the turbine

• The turbine is directly coupled to the generator rotor

• The generator stores steam for the turbine

Which method is NOT used for transporting coal to a power station?

• Roadways

• Railways

• Ropeways

• Airways