Simple Description

A part of a power station where a fuel is burned in order to turn water into steam.

Further Detail

A fuel is burned in the boiler (usually gas, coal, oil or biomass). When the water boils and turns into steam it is then used to turn a turbine, which then turns a generator and generates electricity.

Related Words:

• Turbine
• Generator
• Cooling tower
• Fuel

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