Ash is collected at the bottom of the boiler and precipitator, where it is conveyed to an ash collection system. The Platte Generating Station burns coal delivered by train from Wyoming. Coal is delivered to the plant in rail cars that hold 100 tons each. Once the coal is delivered to the plant, it is unloaded by coal handlers and either stored in a stock pile for future use or is transferred via coal conveyors into the plant for immediate use. The high pressure turbine primarily consists of fan-type blades attached to a shaft.
Steam flows against the blades, causing the shaft to turn.
The intermediate and low pressure turbine, while constructed like the high pressure turbines, are designed to add efficiency to the cycle. When the turbine rotates the generator, electricity is produced. 5 - Condenser Steam leaves the turbine, and is admitted to the condenser, where it is cooled by circulating water. The steam is condensed, and water is pumped back to then boiler. The heaters are used to heat the water on its return back to the boiler.