BFD Of Coal-fired Flashcards
1
Q
Crushes coal into a fine powder to increase its surface area for more efficient combustion.
A
Pulverizer
2
Q
Burns the pulverized coal to generate high-pressure steam from water.
A
Boiler
3
Q
Converts the mechanical energy from steam-driven turbines into electricity.
A
Generator
4
Q
Steps up the generated electricity to a higher voltage for transmission to the grid.
A
Transformer
5
Q
Removes dissolved gases (like oxygen and carbon dioxide) from feedwater to prevent corrosion in the boiler system.
A
Deaerator
6
Q
Cools down the steam exiting the turbine, converting it back into water for reuse in the boiler.
A
Condenser
7
Q
Cools down the water from the condenser by allowing heat to dissipate into the atmosphere.
A
Cooling tower
