In a combined-cycle combustion turbine, air and fuel are mixed in a combustion process that powers a turbine generator. The exhaust gas heats water to make steam to spin an additional turbine generator.
A simple-cycle combustion turbine mixes air and fuel in a combustion process that powers a turbine generator.
A type of generating unit normally fired by oil or natural gas. The combustion of the fuel produces expanding gases, which are forced through a turbine, thereby generating electricity.
An electric generator powered by gas or fuel oil, which often provides energy for peak loads.
A fuel-fired turbine engine used to drive an electric generator.
An internal combustion engine has one or more cylinders in which the process of combustion takes place, converting energy released from the rapid burning of a fuel-air mixture into mechanical energy. Diesel or gas-fired engines are the principal types used in electric plants. The plant is usually operated during periods of high demand for electricity.
A fossil-fuel-fired power plant that uses the conversion process known as the Brayton cycle. The fuel, oil, or gas is combusted and drives a turbine-generator.
A fuelfired turbine engine used to drive an electric generator. Combustion turbines, because of their fast start up, are used to meet shortterm peak demands placed on power systems.
A turbine that generates power from the combustion of a fuel.
