A diagram of a typical
thermal power station, a type of
power plant in which the prime mover is
steam driven. Water is heated, turns into steam and spins a steam
turbine, which drives an electrical generator. After it passes through the turbine, the steam is condensed in a condenser and recycled to where it was heated; this is known as a
Rankine cycle. For a more detailed overview of the process, consult
the diagram's description.
Diagram: BillC; modifications: MaCRoEco