INTRODUCTION AND STEAM POWER STATION Definition :- "A generating station which converts heat energy of coal combustion into electrical energy is known as a steam power station." 1) Site selection: ➢ The site should be nearest to the coal mines to reduce transmission cost. ➢ Large quantity of cooling water should be available. ➢ Land should not be rocky and marshy. ➢ Chimney of the plant should not obstruct the flying aeroplanes. ➢ The site should not be surrounding by residential building. ➢ If the station is located near the load centre. The distribution cost reduces. ➢ Facility for disposal of ash. 2) Schematic arrangement of steam power station. 3) The main and auxiliary equipment in T.P.P. are (a) Coal and ash handling plant: ➢ Incoming coal is stored in the coal storage plant. The coal is delivered to the coal handing plant, where it is pulverized in order to increase it’s surface exposure. Thus promoting rapid combustion using large quantity ...