Höyryturbiinilaitos

Höyryturbiinilaitos, known in English as a steam turbine power plant, is a facility that generates electricity using the energy of steam. The fundamental principle involves heating water to produce high-pressure steam, which then drives a turbine. This turbine is connected to a generator, converting the mechanical energy of the rotating turbine into electrical energy.

The primary components of a typical steam turbine power plant include a boiler, a steam turbine, a generator, and a condenser. The boiler is responsible for heating the water and converting it into steam. The steam then flows through the turbine, causing its blades to rotate. The rotating turbine shaft is coupled to the generator, which produces electricity. After passing through the turbine, the steam is cooled and condensed back into water in the condenser. This condensed water is then pumped back to the boiler to repeat the cycle.

The heat source for the boiler can vary significantly, depending on the type of power plant. Fossil fuel power plants, such as coal-fired or natural gas-fired plants, burn these fuels to generate heat. Nuclear power plants use nuclear fission to produce heat. Renewable energy sources like biomass or concentrated solar power can also be used to heat water and produce steam for turbine operation. The choice of heat source has a significant impact on the environmental footprint and operational costs of the power plant. Steam turbine technology is a mature and widely used method for large-scale electricity generation worldwide due to its reliability and efficiency.