Thermal energy is the abbreviation for thermal energy production, which means the following:
Thermal energy (production of thermoelectric energy) uses thermal energy generated when combustible materials are burned, a way of producing electricity that is converted into electrical energy through an electricity generation device.
China is rich in coal resources. In 1990, it produced 1.09 billion tonnes of coal, of which only 12% was used for electricity generation. Thermal energy production still has enormous potential. Thermal power generation is divided into those that simply provide electricity and those that generate both electricity and heat depending on their functions. According to the main engine, it is divided into steam turbine power generation, gas turbine power generation and proenergy reduction by diesel engine.
Type:
Depending on their function, there are two types: those that only provide electricity and those that generate both electricity electricity and heat (thermal energy from cogeneration plants). According to the main engine, there are mainly steam turbine power generation, gas turbine power generation and diesel engine power generation (other internal combustion engines have very small production capacity electricity).
According to the fuel used, it mainly includes coal-fired power generation, fuel-fired power generation, gas (natural gas) power generation, power generation from waste (see waste power plant), biogas electricity production (see biogas power plant) and use of waste heat from industrial boilers toproduce electricity.
In order to improve economic benefits, reduce power generation costs and protect the environment of large cities and industrial areas, thermal power generation should be carried out as close as possible from the fuel base, and high voltage electricity generation should be carried out as close as possible to the fuel base. Ultra high voltage transmission or transmission lines must be used to transmit powerful electrical energy to the load center. Combined heat and power production should be implemented in large cities and industrial areas.