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A "combined cycle power plant" recovers heat from the gas turbine's exhaust, uses the heat to generate steam in a heat recovery steam generator, then the steam is used to generate electricity. This is one of several methods used by Toshiba to help its customers use existing energy resources more efficiently.
If a power plant's output was our only consideration, our task as a manufacturer would be far simpler. However, because increased output, reduced fuel consumption, and environmental considerations are equally as important, we've developed our combined cycle power plant technologies to meet these needs. The combined cycle process operates at 48% thermal efficiency, generates larger output capacities, and consumes less fuel. Additional combined- cycle advantages are reduced NOx emissions and improved unit operability.
