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Heat Recovery Steam Generators (HRSG) play a pivotal role in modern power plants, particularly in combined cycle operations. They help to improve the efficiency of gas turbines by recovering heat from exhaust gases, which would otherwise be wasted, and converting it into steam to drive a steam turbine. This process …

Combined Cycle Systems for the Utility Industry: Enhancing Efficiency and Performance The utility industry plays a critical role in supplying electricity to meet the growing global demand. One of the most innovative advancements in power generation is the Combined Cycle Power Plant (CCPP). By integrating both gas turbines and steam …

Gas Turbine Combined Cycle Power Plants: A Comprehensive Overview Introduction Gas Turbine Combined Cycle (GTCC) power plants represent a high-efficiency solution to modern power generation needs. By blending the strengths of both gas and steam turbines in a single system, they achieve thermal efficiencies exceeding 60%, significantly reducing fuel consumption …

The objective of this article is to provide power plant personnel with a basic understanding of the major components of the combined cycle power plant and the role of each component to achieve optimum plant efficiency. There are many different types of power plants including thermal and hydraulic power plants. …