Electricity is a very convenient form of energy that can be generated

using different energy resources. Some of these resources are renewable

(wind power, geothermal, hydroelectric power and solar power) and some
are non-renewable (coal, Oil, steam and natural gas). Each resource has
advantages and disadvantages.

I am going to be explaining about steam powered generation of

electricity. A steam turbine is a mechanical device that extracts thermal
energy from pressurized steam, and converts it into rotary motion. About
80% of all electricity generation in the world is by use of steam turbines.

1) Electrical energy generation using 2) The steam powers a turbine which

steam turbines involves three energy
conversions, extracting thermal energy
from the fuel and using it to raise
steam, converting the thermal energy
of the steam into kinetic energy in
the turbine and using a rotary
generator to convert the turbine's
mechanical energy into electrical
energy.
spins a huge magnet inside a
copper wire. Heat energy
converts to mechanical energy
which then converts to electrical
energy in the generator. As
already shown in figure 1.

3) Electricity flows from the power plant
through wires to the step up
transformer. The transformer raises
the pressure so it can travel long
distances – it’s raised as high as
756,000 volts.
4) The electric current then runs through
the power lines to the substation
transformer where pressure is lowered to
between 2000 and 13000 volts. (step-
down transformer)
5) Electricity is then taken
through the lines to a pole
transformer – or a transformer
box if underground – and
pressure is lowered again to
between 120 and 240 volts
(415 volt which is in 3 phase).
6) From here electricity (415
volts which is in 3 phases)
goes into your home through
a service box, where your
meter is located to measure
how much you use. Wires take
electricity around your home
powering your lights and all
your other appliances.

This is a complete stage

of the electricity Figure
generation. 1