Question

What is the significance of thermal in thermal power generation?

• A. fuel is burnt and heat is produced
• B. fuel is heated and then burnt
• C. thermal refers to thermometer
• D. all of these

Answer 1

The correct option is A

fuel is burnt and heat is produced

In thermal power plant the fuel is burnt and then heat is produced. That heat is used to boil water and then steam is used to turn steam turbines. The temperature of operation is high.