Changing Stations

Synopsis

A visit to a coal-fired power station shows viewers the sheer size and scale of the engineering. Graphics sequences explain how the various components of the plant work together. Uses the Didcot, Berkshire, power station as an example of how privatisation and other changes in the industry have affected the running of power plants. Shows how micro-electronics have been incorporated into the workings of the plant.

Series

Living with Technology: A Foundation Course, Course T102

Language

English

Country

Great Britain

Medium

Video; Videocassette. VHS. col. 24 min. 100 years of Olympic glory 100 years of Olympic history

Year of production

1993

Availability

OUT OF DISTRIBUTION

Subjects

Technology

Keywords

coal-fired power stations; electricity supply

Credits

Producer

Philip Ashby

Cast

Rosalind Armson

Production Company

Name

BBC Open University Productions

Distributor

Name

Open University Worldwide

Web

http://www.ouw.co.uk External site opens in new window

Phone

+44 (0) 1908 274066

Address

Walton Hall
Milton Keynes
MK7 6AA

Notes

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