It’s been more than 200 years since the widespread implementation of the steam engine.
Why is this still the most prevalent means of producing electricity? With things like fusion reactors, why is it so hard to convert the thermal energy into electrical energy?
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Most gas plants use the exhaust gases to move a turbine first, and then use the remaining hot gas to convert water to steam. Doesn’t work well for oil/coal plants as the impurities foul the turbines.
Pure Water is lovely. Non-corrosive, has a huge heat capacity and we’ve got loads of it. Plus it has a low boiling point and expands like crazy when turning to steam.
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