Why we used coal for thermal power plant?

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Accepted Answer

Coal is used for thermal power plants due to its abundance, affordability, and high energy content.

Coal is a fossil fuel that is widely available and can be mined in large quantities.
It is relatively affordable compared to other fuel sources.
Coal has a high energy content, which makes it suitable for generating electricity in thermal power plants.
The combustion of coal produces heat, which is used to convert water into steam.
The steam then drives a turbine, which generates electricity.
Coal-fired power plants can provide a reliable and continuous source of electricity.
Examples of coal-fired power plants include the Navajo Generating Station in the US and the Taichung Power Plant in Taiwan.

Accepted Answer

This type of power plant is very popular. It uses coal as fuel.That is why it is called coal base power plant.

The temperature is created by burning coal in a boiler. It has a water tube. The water of the tube is heated by the heat of the burnt coal. This water steam (steam) is prepared.

The steam produced in the boiler is of high pressure and high temperature. Which is rotated to the turbine. And electricity is produced.

Why we used coal for thermal power plant?

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