what are the advantages and disadvantages of having a thermal power plant?

Answer 1

Most electric generation is thermal. The exceptions are solar, wind, and hydroelectric generators.

Thermal plants use heat to generate high pressure steam to drive turbines efficiently. They are relatively cheap and can provide high levels of power output consistently. As opposed to renewable resources which require certain natural phenomenon and produce considerably less power.

The disadvantages are pollution for fossil fuel plants. Nuclear plants need to maintain a nuclear reaction and store high level nuclear waste for generations. Geothermal steam vents are usually very corrosive, the equipment needs to be maintained and replaced and you can't just turn off the steam source.

Answer 2

All power plants are 'thermal' - they use either fossil fuels, nuclear power or gas to heat water, create steam which is then used to turn the turbine which generates electricity.

Even geothermal power plants work in the same way.

This question depends upon the type of power plant you are looking at, each has their own distinct advantages and disadvantages.

Answer 3

advantages 1. Less initial cost as compared to other generating stations. 2. it requires less space as compared to hydroelectric power plant. 3. the cost of generation is less than diesel power station. disadvantages 1. it pollutes the atmosphere. 2. it is costlier in running than a hydroelectric power plant.

Answer 4

It will make the global weather worse(global warming) and also waste natural sources of earth and bring pollution and damage to earth.