SOLUTION

Boiler – Boiler is an equipment to produce steam. Thermal energy released by the combustion of fuel is transferred to water, which vaporizes and gets converted into steam at the desired temperature and pressure.

Steam turbine – High pressure superheated steam is fed to the steam turbine which causes turbine blades to rotate. The energy in the steam is converted into mechanical energy in the steam turbine which acts as the prime mover. The pressure and temperature of the steam fall to a lower value and it expands in volume as it passes through the turbine. The expanded low-pressure steam is exhausted in the condenser.

Generator – It is coupled with the turbine rotor and converts the mechanical energy of the turbine to the electrical energy.

Condenser – Condenser is a heat exchanger in which cooling water is circulated through the tubes. The exhaust steam from the turbine enters the condenser where it is cooled and converted to condensate (water).