Power Generation/Steam Power/Part5

The following is a list of factors that influence the selection of site for constructing a Steam power station:

1. Supply of fuel: 2. Availability of water: 3. Transportation facilities: 4. Cost & type of land: 5. Distance from populated areas: 6. Nearness to load centers:
 * The station must be located close to coal mines to reduce transportation cost of fuel.
 * The station must be located near a river bank or canal for continous water supply.
 * The station must be well connected to major transport routes eg Rail or Road.
 * The land must have a good bearing capacity for heavy equipment and yet be cheap enough to purchase.
 * The station must be located as far away from populated areas as possible due to air pollution.
 * In order to reduce the transmission cost the plant should be located near load centers.