(B) Diesel Power Stations :
(Diesel Power Plant)
Here diesel is used as a prime-mover.
Advantages of diesel power Station:
1. Occupies less space.
2. Design and installation simple.
3. Less quantity of water required for cooling purposes.
4. Overall capital cost is less than steam plants.
5. Can be started quickly.
6. More efficient than steam plant.
7. Less supervising staff than steam plant.
8. Can be used in emergency e.g. hospitals, cinema houses.
Disadvantages of diesel power station:
1. Diesel is costly, therefore, high running cost.
2. Smaller capacity. Suitable for generation of small power.
3. High maintenance cost.
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