Difference between revisions of "Thermal Power Station"
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: [[Energy]] is [[Energy Transfer|transferred]] to the [[water]] by [[heating]]. | : [[Energy]] is [[Energy Transfer|transferred]] to the [[water]] by [[heating]]. | ||
| − | : The [[water]] turns into [[steam]] and [[Energy Transfer|transfers energy]] to the [[turbine]] [[mechanically]]. | + | : The [[water]] turns into [[steam]] and [[Energy Transfer|transfers energy]] to the [[turbine]] [[Mechanical Energy Transfer|mechanically]]. |
| − | : The [[turbine]] [[Energy Transfer|transfers energy]] to the [[generator]] [[mechanically]]. | + | : The [[turbine]] [[Energy Transfer|transfers energy]] to the [[generator]] [[Mechanical Energy Transfer|mechanically]]. |
: The [[generator]] then [[Energy Transfer|transfers energy]] [[Electricity|electrically]] along the [[National Grid]]. | : The [[generator]] then [[Energy Transfer|transfers energy]] [[Electricity|electrically]] along the [[National Grid]]. | ||
Revision as of 17:31, 12 October 2018
Key Stage 3
Meaning
A thermal power station is a place that generates electricity in a process that involves heating water.
About Thermal Power Stations
- There are 6 types of thermal power station:
- All thermal power stations use a similar process to generate electricity.
Energy Transfers
- Energy is transferred to the water by heating.
- The water turns into steam and transfers energy to the turbine mechanically.
- The turbine transfers energy to the generator mechanically.
- The generator then transfers energy electrically along the National Grid.