Rye House: A Generation Ahead

Synopsis

Looks at the combined cycle gas turbine power station at Rye House near Hoddeston in Hertfordshire. Shows how natural gas burned in the turbine is used to generate electricity, and how the hot exhaust gases are harnessed to produce steam in a heat recovery boiler to drive a steam turbine generator, thereby increasing the overall efficiwency of the cycle.

Language

English

Country

Great Britain

Medium

Video; Videocassette. VHS. col. 9 min.

Year of production

199

Availability

Free loan
Sale; 1995 sale: £10.00 (inclusive) Free loan

Subjects

Technology

Keywords

electricity supply; gas-fired power stations; power generation

Distributor

Name

PowerGen plc

Phone

024 7642 4000

Address

Film and Video Section, Corporate Communications
Westwood Way
Westwood Business Park
Coventry CV4 8GL

Notes

Catalogue may be obtained from: Understanding Electricity, 30 Millbank, London SW1P 4RD, tel 020 7344 5839, fax 020 7344 5880.