Advantages

• Best technology for 1 MWe and above
• Well proven/continuous electrical production
• Commodity technology

Disadvantages

• Requires high pressure dry steam
• Increased operation code requirements
• Requires boiler feedwater treatment
• Water losses due to evaporation
• Open-loop system
• Laborious start/stop procedures

Output Range

• 500kWe - 5000kWe

Applications

• Large scale electrical production plants

Maintenance

• Highest O&M cost of all electrical generation devices

Ease of Installation

• Modular design enables pre-piping/wiring prior to delivery on site