lämpövoimasta

Lämpövoima, also known as thermal power, refers to the generation of electrical energy from heat. This is primarily achieved through the combustion of various fuels in a thermal power plant. Common fuels include coal, natural gas, and oil. The heat generated from burning these fuels is used to produce steam, which then drives a turbine connected to a generator. The spinning turbine causes the generator to produce electricity.

Another significant source of thermal power is nuclear energy. In nuclear power plants, the heat is produced through nuclear fission, a process where atoms are split, releasing a large amount of energy. This heat is also used to create steam to drive turbines and generate electricity. Renewable sources of thermal power include geothermal energy, which harnesses heat from within the Earth, and solar thermal power, which uses mirrors to concentrate sunlight to heat a fluid and produce steam.

The efficiency of thermal power generation varies depending on the technology and fuel used. While thermal power plants have been a cornerstone of electricity production for decades, their reliance on fossil fuels raises environmental concerns regarding greenhouse gas emissions and air pollution. Consequently, there is a growing global emphasis on developing and utilizing more sustainable and cleaner forms of thermal power generation.