Why efficiency in Thermal Power Plant is Low?

Almost 50% of the heat generated is lost at the condenser as heat rejection. It is unavoidable as
with out heat rejection it is not possible to convert heat energy into mechanical energy and drive
the turbine without drop in temperature. Therefore majority of the loss takes place in the
condenser. Thus efficiency of the thermal power plant is between 30-35%.

On What Cycle does Thermal Power Plant operate?

Thermal Power plant works on the principle of Rankine cycle

Why Generation Voltage in Thermal Power Plant is between 11kV to 33kV?

The current carrying conductor cross section depends upon the magnitude of the current it is
carrying and insulation strength of the conductor depends on the maximum voltage it can
withstand. Therefore while designing the generator an optimum value is chosen between the
amount of the current and voltage conductor can withstand.

What are the different circuits in Thermal Power Plant?

Some of the major circuits in the thermal power plant are:

Coal and Ash circuit

Air and gas circuit

Cooling water circuit

Feed water and steam flow circuit

How efficiency of Thermal Plant can be improved?

Some of the methods by which the efficiency of the thermal plant can be improved are:

By increasing the temperature and pressure of the steam entering the turbine

By reducing the pressure in the condenser

By reheating the steam between different stages between the turbine

Which type of plant will you recommend for remote location if

power is required in six to twelve months time?
Ans is diesel engine power plant