Eli5:How do power plants turn coal into power? 889 viewsJanuary 3, 2024 Question100.55K November 22, 2020 0 Comments They burn coal, but how does that turn into energy? In: Engineering 5 Answers ActiveNewestOldest Anonymous Posted November 22, 2020 0 Comments They burn the coal under big vats of water. When the water boils, the steam pressure turns the turbines that generate the electricity. It’s not much different than a steam locomotive except it’s turning a generator instead of wheels. You are viewing 1 out of 5 answers, click here to view all answers. Register or Login
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