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Understanding Coal Power Plant Heat Rate and Efficiency
Feb 1, 2015 · Because approximately 3,412 Btu/hr equals 1 kW, we can easily determine the thermodynamic efficiency of a power plant by dividing 3,412 by the heat rate. For example, a …
History of Power: The Evolution of the Electric Generation Industry
Oct 1, 2022 · In 1820, in arguably the most pivotal contribution to modern power systems, Michael Faraday and Joseph Henry invented a primitive electric motor, and in 1831, documented that …
How Gas Turbine Technology Is Leading the Way to Net Zero
Gas turbines have come a long way since the first design to produce a positive power output was constructed in 1903. Today, models with simple cycle capacities greater than 410 MW are …
Fuel Cells vs. Batteries: What's the Difference? - POWER Magazine
Dec 22, 2022 · However, batteries and fuel cells are not immune. Energy loss can occur during storage, charging, and discharging. Batteries suffer significantly lower energy losses than fuel …
The Vital Link: How HVDC Is Modernizing the Grid - POWER …
Jun 1, 2022 · HVDC’s suitability to the rapidly changing grid, meanwhile, is pegged to its many advantages over classical AC solutions, such as active power control, higher transfer …
The Allure of TRISO Nuclear Fuel Explained - POWER Magazine
Mar 1, 2021 · The Allure of TRISO Nuclear Fuel Explained. Tristructural isotropic (TRISO) particle fuel has long been used in high-temperature gas-cooled nuclear reactors, but it is seeing a …
Westinghouse Secures First Customer for eVinci Nuclear …
Nov 27, 2023 · Last year, the Canadian federal government awarded Westinghouse a CA$27.2 million grant from its Strategic Innovation Fund (SIF) to support further development of the …
DOE, Kairos Unveil Milestone-Based Funding Agreement for …
Feb 22, 2024 · Announced in December 2020, the ARDP award’s total value for the Hermes project over seven years is $629 million, with $303 million, or about 48%, coming from the DOE.
Types of Power Purchase Agreements and Why Each PPA Might …
Sep 1, 2021 · Virtual PPA. Virtual PPAs (VPPAs) are frequently used when physical delivery is precluded by utility monopoly structures. VPPAs require a liquid electricity market, such as an …
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