Thermal power plant (TPP) - Bitola is the largest electricity producer in the
Republic of Macedonia with installed capacity of 691 MW. It is a lignite
fired power plant, in operation since 1982. Most of the installed equipment
is of Russian origin. Power plant's cold end comprised of a condenser, pump
station and cooling tower is depicted in the article. Possible way to raise
the efficiency of the cold end by changing the operating characteristics of
the pumps is presented in the article. Diagramic and tabular presentation of
the working characteristics of the pumps (two pumps working in paralel for
one block) with the pipeline, as well as engaged power for their operation
are also presented in this article.