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How many wind turbines do you need to replace a coal power station in the UK?
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∙ 13y ago
Both wind turbines and coal power stations come in different sizes, so there is no quick formula to convert one to the other.
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How is coal used in a power station?
the coal is crushed first then the coal is passed for burning
What is the function of the turbine at grootvlei power station?
Grootvlei is an electricity generating station located in Balfour, South Africa. This station uses coal to power its turbines. The turbines run the generators with a total station output of 1200 megawatts.
What can replace coal in a power station?
Current
How many wind turbines replace a coal power station?
A v 90 wind turbine produces around 3 megawatts an hour of electricity when the wind is blowing.
How a coal fired power station generates mains electricity?
The coal heats water into steam the steam runs turbines connected to generators.
What does a boiler do in a coal power station?
A boiler in a coal power station is responsible for converting water into steam. The coal is burned in the furnace of the boiler, producing heat which is used to generate steam. This steam is then used to drive a turbine, which spins a generator to produce electricity.
How Fire can produce electricity?
As in a coal power station? Water is heated by the fire, makes steam, turns turbines- electricity.
What is coal fired power?
A power plant in which coal is burned to move generating turbines to produce electricity.
What are the Inputs of a power station?
Inputs of a power station is the air inside it produced. :) But seriously: The input to a power station is the source of energy use to make electricity. This can be water, oil, gas, coal, nuclear. In less conventional terms, wind turbines and tidal schemes are 'power stations'.
What is coal fire power plant?
A power plant in which coal is burned to move generating turbines to produce electricity.
What does a generator do in a power station?
A coal-fired power station works by burning coal to give off heat, which heats water and produces steam. The steam is then used to push generator turbines; which generate energy.
What power resources do the US and Canada have?
Crude oil, natural gas, Wind turbines and water powered turbines, coal and coal oil power plants, solar energy etc.
