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Power Generation Power Generation Power generation or electricity generation is the process of generating electric power from sources of primary energy. Power Plant A power plant is an industrial facility that generates electricity from primary energy. Power Generation Power Generation...

Power Generation Power Generation Power generation or electricity generation is the process of generating electric power from sources of primary energy. Power Plant A power plant is an industrial facility that generates electricity from primary energy. Power Generation Power Generation Different Types of Power Plants 1. Coal-fired 2. Gas-fired 3. Oil-fired 4. Nuclear 5. Geothermal 6. Hydroelectric 7. Solar 8. Wind 9. Tidal 10. Biomass Power Generation Coal-Fired Power Plant Power Generation Natural Gas-Fired Power Plant Power Generation Oil-Fired Power Plant Power Generation Diesel Power Plant Power Generation Nuclear Power Plant Power Generation Hydroelectric Power Plant Power Generation Geothermal Power Plant Power Generation Solar Power Plant Power Generation Wind Power Plant Power Generation Tidal Power Plant Power Generation Biomass Power Plant Power Generation Thermal Power Plant The most common type of power plant in the world, accounting for about 60% of global electricity generation. They are used to generate electricity from a variety of fuels, including coal, natural gas, oil, and nuclear power. It is a large facility that converts heat energy into electric power. The working principle of thermal power plants involves using heat to produce high-pressure steam, which drives turbines connected to generators. The steam is then condensed back into water and reused. Power Generation Thermal Power Plant Power Generation Thermal Power Plant Key Components and Processes 1. Fuel Combustion The combustion of fuel generates high-temperature heat energy. 2. Boiler System High-pressure and high-pressure steam is produced. 3. Steam Turbine The steam’s high energy causes the turbine blades to spin rapidly. 4. Generator Mechanical energy is converted to electrical energy. 5. Cooling System Steam is cooled and condensed back to liquid. 6. Power Distribution The generated electrical energy is now ready for distribution. Power Generation Power Generation Power Generation Power Generation Power Generation Comparison of Different Power Plants Power Generation Comparison of Different Power Plants Power Generation Comparison of Different Power Plants Power Generation Comparison of Different Power Plants Power Generation Power Generation Generation of Electricity Worldwide, by energy source Power Generation Power Generation Base Load and Peak Load Power Plants Power Generation Base Load and Peak Load Power Plants Basis of Difference Base Load Power Plant Peak Load Power Plant Definition A power plant that supplies A power plant that supply electrical power electricity during the hours continuously throughout of peak load only is called the year is called a base a peak load power plant. load power plant. Working hours / day The base load power The peak load power plants operates for 24 plants runs only during the hours of a day. peak load hours of a day. Generating capacity The power generating The peak load power capacity of a base load plants generally have low power plant is high. power generating capacity. Power Generation Base Load and Peak Load Power Plants Basis of Difference Base Load Power Plant Peak Load Power Plant Firm power capacity The firm power capacity The peak load power (power generating plants have low firm power capacity which can be capacity. guaranteed to be available at a given time) of a base load power plant is high. Starting time of plant One can select both quick The power plants with and large starting time quick starting time are power plant as a base selected as a peak load load power plant. power plant. Power Generation Base Load and Peak Load Power Plants Basis of Difference Base Load Power Plant Peak Load Power Plant Per unit cost of power The power generating For the peak load power generation plants with low cost per plants, the cost of power unit power generation are generation per unit is high. selected as the base load power plants. Load factor The load factor of a base The load factor of a peak load power plant is high. load power plant is low. Utilization factor The utilization factor of a The utilization factor of a base load power plant is peak load power plant is high. low. Power Generation Base Load and Peak Load Power Plants Basis of Difference Base Load Power Plant Peak Load Power Plant Examples The examples of base The examples of peak load power plants are: load power plants are gas thermal power plant, turbine power plant, diesel nuclear power plant, power plant, small-scale large-scale hydroelectric hydroelectric power plant, power plants geothermal wind turbines, solar power power plants, biomass plant, pumped storage power plants, etc. hydro power plant, diesel engine power plant, etc. Power Generation Power Plants in the Philippines As of November 2023 TYPE LOCATION TOTAL LUZON VISAYAS MINDANAO Coal 27 14 14 55 Oil 13 16 33 62 Natural Gas 5 1 0 6 Geothermal 6 4 2 12 Hydroelectric 44 11 27 82 Solar 39 13 6 58 Wind 5 2 0 7 Biomass 18 12 7 37 Power Generation Power Plants in the Philippines