The prime mover convert the natural resources of energy into power or electricity.
The prime movers to be used for generating electricity could be diesel engine, steam engine,
steam turbines, gas turbines, and water turbine.
Since we know that, a power plant generated a flow of mechanical or electrical energy by means
of generators. When coupling runs the generator, then the generator is a prime mover.
In case of steam power plant, the prime movers is steam engine or steam turbine, which is called,
steam prime movers. Presently, the steam turbine has totally replaced steam engine. The steam is generated in a boiler and is then expanded in the turbine. The output of the steam turbine is utilized to run the generator. The fuel used in the boiler is coal or oil.
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