Combined Cycle Power Plant
A Combined Cycle Power Plant is an efficient electricity generation facility that uses two different processes to produce power. It combines a gas turbine and a steam turbine, allowing it to utilize the waste heat from the gas turbine to generate additional electricity through the steam turbine. This dual process significantly increases the overall efficiency of the plant compared to traditional power plants.
In a typical operation, natural gas is burned in the gas turbine, producing electricity and hot exhaust gases. These gases then pass through a heat recovery steam generator, which captures the heat to produce steam. The steam drives the steam turbine, generating more electricity, making the plant more environmentally friendly and cost-effective.