Thermal Power Station Configuration

What is the primary fuel used in a typical thermal power station?

• Natural Gas

• Coal

• Uranium

• Biomass

Which component of a thermal power station uses heat to convert water into steam?

• Condenser

• Turbine

• Boiler

• Generator

What is the purpose of the cooling towers in a thermal power station?

• To cool the steam back into water

• To release excess heat into the atmosphere

• To store water for the boiler

• To generate electricity

In a thermal power station, what is the function of the turbine?

• To heat the water

• To cool the steam

• To convert steam energy into mechanical energy

• To generate electrical energy directly

What is the role of the generator in a thermal power station?

• To produce steam

• To convert mechanical energy into electrical energy

• To condense steam into water

• To burn the fuel

Which part of a thermal power station is responsible for removing impurities from the fuel?

• Flue gas desulfurization unit

• Electrostatic precipitator

• Fuel processing unit

• Ash handling system

What is the purpose of the electrostatic precipitator in a thermal power station?

• To charge the steam particles

• To remove particulates from the flue gas

• To generate static electricity

• To precipitate the formation of coal

Which of the following is used to control the rate of fuel entering the boiler?

• Governor

• Condenser

• Fuel feeder

• Superheater

What is the purpose of the ash handling system in a thermal power station?

• To handle the by-products of fuel combustion

• To collect and recycle heat from the ash

• To convert ash into a usable fuel

• To prevent ash from contaminating the steam

Which device is used to control the flow of steam from the boiler to the turbine?

• Steam trap

• Steam valve

• Governor valve

• Bypass valve