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This analysis aims to evaluate the thermodynamic performance of a subcritical coal-fired thermal power plant.

June 17, 2026JOURNAL OF EMERGING TRENDS AND NOVEL RESEARCHOpen Access

Thermodynamic Analysis of a Coal Fired Thermal Power Plant

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Thermodynamic analysis identifies inefficiencies in a coal-fired power plant, suggesting improvements to efficiency and emission reductions.

This analysis aims to evaluate the thermodynamic performance of a subcritical coal-fired thermal power plant.
Conducted a thermodynamic evaluation using the First and Second Laws of Thermodynamics.
Performed energy and exergy assessments to identify sources of inefficiency.
Analyzed component performance focusing on the steam generator and condenser.
Thermal efficiency of the plant is found to vary between 32% and 40%.
Exergy analysis indicates the highest thermodynamic destruction occurs in the steam generator.
Proposed strategies include optimizing regenerative feed water and transitioning to ultra-supercritical parameters to reduce emissions.

Sagayamary et al. (2026) studied this question.

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Thermodynamic analysis identifies inefficiencies in a coal-fired power plant, suggesting improvements to efficiency and emission reductions.