In a coal-fired power plant, what is the main purpose of the boiler?

Practice Questions

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In a coal-fired power plant, what is the main purpose of the boiler?
  1. To cool the steam
  2. To convert water into steam
  3. To generate electricity directly
  4. To filter emissions

Questions & Step-by-Step Solutions

In a coal-fired power plant, what is the main purpose of the boiler?
  • Step 1: Coal is burned in the boiler to produce heat.
  • Step 2: The heat from the burning coal warms up water in the boiler.
  • Step 3: As the water gets hotter, it turns into steam.
  • Step 4: The steam is then used to drive turbines that generate electricity.
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