This type of power station has very high energy losses due to great heat loss in the boiler and condensor. the following equation is used to calculate power station efficiency:
Thermal efficiency
the above can be re-written as follows:
The above generally works out to ±30% for steam power stations.
you can further calculate overall efficiency as follows:
the above can be re-written as follows:
The above generally works out to ±29% ( 1% loss at the generator ) for steam power stations.