Types of Power Plants

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How does a natural gas power plant generate electricity?

By burning natural gas to spin a turbine (correct)
By using wind energy to spin a turbine
By boiling water with exhaust gases
By converting solar energy into electricity

What type of turbine is used in all natural gas power plants?

Wind turbine
Gas turbine (correct)
Solar turbine
Water turbine

What happens when natural gas combusts and expands through the turbine in a natural gas power plant?

It produces wind energy
It spins a generator (correct)
It boils pre-heated water
It creates solar energy

What is the function of a magnet in a natural gas power plant generator?

To generate electricity (D) Signup and view all the answers

What distinguishes simple cycle gas plants from combined cycle gas plants in terms of generation of electricity?

Simple cycle plants use natural gas more efficiently than combined cycle plants (D) Signup and view all the answers

What role does air play in the generation of electricity in a natural gas power plant?

Combusting with natural gas to expand through the turbine (D) Signup and view all the answers

What is the main reason why natural gas power plants in the Philippines have not gained as much popularity as other types of power generation plants?

Higher maintenance costs and natural gas prices (B) Signup and view all the answers

In what situation are natural gas power plants mainly used?

As a backup for uninterrupted power supply during outages (A) Signup and view all the answers

What is the role of natural gas in the context of geothermal power plants?

It acts as a heat source to generate electricity (B) Signup and view all the answers

Compared to coal-fired power plants, what is a characteristic of natural gas power plants?

Require smaller land area for installation (D) Signup and view all the answers

Why did the Philippines experience a decline in peak demand for electricity in 2020?

Due to the effect of COVID-19 pandemic (A) Signup and view all the answers

What characteristic makes natural gas power plants different from nuclear power plants?

Heat source (D) Signup and view all the answers

What are the three main parts of a natural gas turbine?

Compressor, Combustor, Turbine (D) Signup and view all the answers

In a natural gas turbine, what is the function of the Combustor?

Burns the fuel and produces high pressure gas (A) Signup and view all the answers

What is the main function of the Compressor in a natural gas turbine?

Increases air pressure (B) Signup and view all the answers

Why is a natural gas turbine considered theoretically simple?

It has fewer moving parts compared to other power plants (A) Signup and view all the answers

How does a natural gas turbine extract energy from the gas?

By expanding the gas through a turbine (B) Signup and view all the answers

Why do wind power plants require much more hardware compared to solar power plants?

Wind turbines need to capture mechanical energy from wind (A) Signup and view all the answers