Advantages and Disadvantages of Thermal Power Station
Advantages:-
- The thermal power station can be located close to the load center.
- Higher economic size of unit may be used.
- As compared to other generating stations, initial cost is very low.
- Production cost of thermal power station is low due to cheaper fuel.
Disadvantages:-
- For thermal power station, Land requirements is high.
- Fuel and ash handling is difficult.
- Maintenance of thermal power station is complicated.
- The thermal power station pollutes the atmosphere.
- Start up time of thermal power station is longer.
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