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There are many different ways to use natural gas, but modern generating stations are built around gas turbines. Modern stations also produce 50% fewer carbon emissions compared to coal.
Combined cycles features two elements of energy production:
- First, the gas turbine compresses air and mixes it with fuel that is heated to a high temperature. The hot air-fuel mixture spins the gas turbine blades, which drive a generator that converts a portion of the spinning energy into electricity.
- Second, a heat recovery steam generator captures exhaust heat from the gas turbine that would otherwise escape through the exhaust stack and uses it to turn a steam turbine to create additional electricity.