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How does a natural gas power plant generate electricity?
By burning natural gas to spin a turbine
What type of turbine is used in all natural gas power plants?
Gas turbine
What happens when natural gas combusts and expands through the turbine in a natural gas power plant?
It spins a generator
What is the function of a magnet in a natural gas power plant generator?
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What distinguishes simple cycle gas plants from combined cycle gas plants in terms of generation of electricity?
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What role does air play in the generation of electricity in a natural gas power plant?
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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?
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In what situation are natural gas power plants mainly used?
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What is the role of natural gas in the context of geothermal power plants?
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Compared to coal-fired power plants, what is a characteristic of natural gas power plants?
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Why did the Philippines experience a decline in peak demand for electricity in 2020?
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What characteristic makes natural gas power plants different from nuclear power plants?
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What are the three main parts of a natural gas turbine?
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In a natural gas turbine, what is the function of the Combustor?
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What is the main function of the Compressor in a natural gas turbine?
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Why is a natural gas turbine considered theoretically simple?
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How does a natural gas turbine extract energy from the gas?
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Why do wind power plants require much more hardware compared to solar power plants?
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