Our trip to Warangal
By- Suhas Kellampalli - Grade 8

As a part of our school excursion, we the students of grade eight had gone to Warangal. The fun we had was endless, and the knowledge we acquired about generating electricity is unforgettable, considering the fact that we learnt it by taking a trip to the power plant. Whether it is learning or not, when we think back onto this trip, we will surely be visited by an array of nostalgic memories.

We began our journey early in the morning, and, after four hours of journey, arrived at the hotel. The travel, as described by many of our classmates, was the best part of the trip. Then we paid visits to some of the many temples of Warangal. The Kakatiya architecture quite well captured in the intricate carvings of the Ramappa Temple left us stupefied. Our next stop was at the Kakatiya Thermal Power Station.

I believe it was the first time for many of us to go inside a thermal power station. We observed the many components of the power station which help in the process of generating electricity. The process is as follows: First, the coal is broken down into finer pieces, and sent to a boiler drum. This coal is burnt, and heat produced is used to convert water into steam. The steam is then used to turn various turbines (such as the high pressure turbine, intermediate pressure turbine and low pressure turbine). These turbines are connected to generators which produce electricity when they are in motion. This steam is then sent to a condenser, which turns most of the steam back to water. The water is put through a set of reheating processes, which brings its temperature high enough to move the turbines. The reheated water is finally sent to the boiler drum. Thus, the process repeats.

In the end, the trip was excellent, with the perfect combination of learning and enjoyment. Thanks to Ram Sir and Mani Ma’am for giving us such a wonderful experience!.