So where are we going today?
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So where are we going today?
Nanticoke Generating Station, owned and operated by Ontario Power Generation (OPG)
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What is Nanticoke G. S.? A power station that burns coal as the fuel to
generate electricity. Is the largest in North America. Is located on the north shore of Lake Erie. Has 8 generating units capable of meeting 15%
of Ontario’s demand. Its annual production provides enough electricity
to run nearly 2.5 million households for a full year.
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How does it work? Electricity is produced by spinning electromagnets inside a coil of
wire in a generator to create a flow of electrons. The coal is burned to heat water, making steam that propels the
turbines.
To create the steam, water is heated in boiler tubes around a large industrial furnace that burns coal. Once the water turns to steam, it moves at high speed to push turbine's blades. The spinning shaft of the turbine is attached to a generator, producing electricity that can be sent across transmission lines to customers. The steam from the turbine is condensed back to water and reused in the boiler.
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Part 2 – Site FYI
How does it work?
In closing…For further information about OPG and
power generation, please go to:
www.opg.com (photos follow)
The pictures…
Presentation at Nanticoke GS:
Presentation at McMaster University:
Part 2 – Tour of Turbine Hall at Nanticoke GS:
Part 2 – Tour of Turbine Hall at Nanticoke GS: