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List of de-merits out of a steam power plant.
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  1. Thermal plant are less efficient than diesel plants
  2. Starting up the plant and bringing into service takes more time.
  3. Cooling water required is more.
  4. Space required is more
  5. Storage required for the fuel is more
  6. Ash handling is a big problem.
  7. Not economical in areas which are remote from coal fields
  8. Fuel transportation, handling and storage charges are more
  9. Number of persons for operating the plant is more than that of nuclear plants. This increases operation cost.
  10. For large units, the capital cost is more. Initial expenditure on structural materials, piping, and storage mechanisms is more.
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