Cooling ponds are used in power plants to help remove the excess heat generated during electricity production. When a power plant operates, especially those that burn fuel or use nuclear reactions, a large amount of heat is produced that must be safely released to avoid damaging equipment and to keep the plant running efficiently. A cooling pond provides a large surface area where heated water from the plant can cool down naturally through evaporation and contact with cooler air.
This cooled water can then be reused in the plant’s systems or safely returned to the environment. Cooling ponds are a practical solution when there isn’t access to large rivers or when using mechanical cooling towers would be too expensive or impractical. They help manage the heat in a way that reduces the environmental impact of the plant’s operations while supporting continuous power generation.
