1. Department of Mechanical
Engineering
POWER PLANT ENGINEERING
Unit I – INTRODUCTION TO POWER PLANTS AND
BOILERS
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2. Introduction-power plant
A power station (also referred to as a generating station,
power plant, or powerhouse) is an industrial facility for
the generation of electric power
The first power station was the Edison Electric Light
Station, built at 57,Holborn viaduct, London which
started operation in January 188. 2
6. Types
Steam or thermal Power Plant
Diesel Power Plant
Gas Turbine Power Plant
Hydro-Electric Power Plant
Nuclear Power Plant
Geothermal power plant
Tidal power plat
Wind power plant
Solar power plant