MINERAL AND ENERGY RESOURCES IN INDIA
MINERALS
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Coal
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Hydel power
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firewood
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iron
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Detailed explanation-1: -In India, power is generated from conventional (Thermal, Nuclear & Hydro) and renewable sources (Wind, Solar, Biomass etc.). However, Major production of Electricity is achieved through coal a thermal power plant which is around 75% of the total power generation.
Detailed explanation-2: -Fuels such as heavy oil, LNG (liquefied natural gas) and coal are burned inside a boiler to generate steam at high temperature and high pressure. This steam is used to rotate the impeller of the steam turbine. This drives the power generators connected to the turbine that generate electricity.
Detailed explanation-3: -Coal is burned in the boiler furnace to produce heat. Carbon in the coal and oxygen in the air combine to produce carbon dioxide and heat. Stage 2 is a thermodynamic process. The heat from combustion of the coal boils water in the boiler to produce steam.
Detailed explanation-4: -Electricity generated with the help of coal is called Thermal Power.