Supercritical boilers

Supercritical boilers are used in the generation of electric power. They operate at "supercritical pressure". In contrast to a "subcritical boiler", a supercritical boiler has no water - steam separation. There is no generation of steam because the pressure is regulated above the "critical pressure" at which steam bubbles can form. Thus, the fluid generated is called "supercritical fluid". It passes below the critical point as it does work in the high pressure turbine and enters the generator's condensor. This is more efficient resulting in slightly less fuel use and therefore less greenhouse gas production.