IJFANS International Journal of Food and Nutritional Sciences

ISSN PRINT 2319 1775 Online 2320-7876

ENVIRONMENTAL EFFECTS OF THE PARALI THERMAL POWER PLANT

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Prof. Sake LaxmanVaijinath

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For any developing nation, thermal power plants are the main source of electricity production. In our nation, thermal power plants produce around 60% of the electricity. Thermal Power Stations have been discovered to have severe negative effects on the local environment. Concerning environmental issues arise from the growing mounds of fly ash produced by thermal power stations using coal as fuel. The alarmingly large coal residue known as fly ash may cause environmental issues like the poisoning of surface and groundwater resources when it is dumped in the open. It affects the respiratory system of both humans and animals, as well as other illnesses. Also, it impacts the process of photosynthesis, the balance of minerals and micronutrients in plants, soil layers, structures, and buildings, all of which are impacted by corrosive reactions. In the Marathwada Area of District Beed in Maharashtra State, Parali Thermal Power Plant is located close to the town of ParaliVaijanath. An enormous quantity of ash is generated at the 750 MW Parli Thermal Power Station, which is owned by the Maharashtra State Power Generation Company (MSPGCL). This ash-mixed water is pumped and transported through pipelines before being dumped in an open region 5 to 6 kilometres from the station.

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