What is the heat rate of the plant?

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Accepted Answer

The heat rate of a plant is a measure of its efficiency in converting fuel into electricity.

Heat rate is typically measured in British thermal units (BTUs) per kilowatt-hour (kWh) of electricity generated.
A lower heat rate indicates a more efficient plant, as it requires less fuel to produce the same amount of electricity.
Factors that affect heat rate include the type of fuel used, the design and condition of the plant's equipment, and the operating conditions.
Calculating the heat rate involves measuring the amount of fuel consumed and the electricity generated over a specific period of time.
For example, if a plant consumes 10,000 BTUs of fuel to generate 1,000 kWh of electricity, the heat rate would be 10 BTUs/kWh.

Accepted Answer

Energy consumed to generate a unit of power is termed as heat rate.

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