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What is the main advantage of nuclear power plants over other types of power plants?
What is the main advantage of nuclear power plants over other types of power plants?
Which type of power plant is typically used to provide power only during peak demand periods?
Which type of power plant is typically used to provide power only during peak demand periods?
What type of reserve refers to generating units that are connected to the bus and ready to take load?
What type of reserve refers to generating units that are connected to the bus and ready to take load?
Which type of power plant has the highest initial cost but the lowest running cost?
Which type of power plant has the highest initial cost but the lowest running cost?
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Which type of power plant is considered the 'cleanest' in terms of environmental impact?
Which type of power plant is considered the 'cleanest' in terms of environmental impact?
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What is the key difference between a base load plant and a peaking plant?
What is the key difference between a base load plant and a peaking plant?
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Which of the following is a characteristic of nuclear power plants?
Which of the following is a characteristic of nuclear power plants?
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What type of reserve refers to generating units that are maintained at operating temperature and ready for service, but not currently in operation?
What type of reserve refers to generating units that are maintained at operating temperature and ready for service, but not currently in operation?
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Which of the following is considered a firm power source?
Which of the following is considered a firm power source?
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What is the primary advantage of water power (hydro-electric) over other energy sources?
What is the primary advantage of water power (hydro-electric) over other energy sources?
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Which type of power plant is typically used to meet base load power requirements?
Which type of power plant is typically used to meet base load power requirements?
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What is the primary characteristic of a peaking plant?
What is the primary characteristic of a peaking plant?
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Which type of power plant is considered the most complex in terms of operation?
Which type of power plant is considered the most complex in terms of operation?
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What is the primary advantage of fuel power plants (e.g., coal, natural gas) over other energy sources?
What is the primary advantage of fuel power plants (e.g., coal, natural gas) over other energy sources?
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