the complex, including machinery, associated equipment, and the structure housing it, that is used in the generation of power, esp electrical power
2.
the equipment supplying power to a particular machine or for a particular operation or process
power plant in American English
1.
the entire apparatus serving as the source of power for some particular operation
the power plant of an automobile
2. US
a building where power, esp. electric power, is generated
power plant in Electrical Engineering
(paʊər plænt)
Word forms: (regular plural) power plants
noun
(Electrical engineering: Electrical power)
A power plant is the equipment supplying power to a particular machine or for a particular operationor process.
Generally, a conventional power plant emits the heat created as a by-product of electricity generation into the environmentthrough cooling towers, as flue gas, or by other means.
Generally, a conventional power plant emits the heat created as a by-product of electricity generation into the environmentthrough cooling towers, as flue gas, or by other means.
A power plant is the equipment supplying power to a particular machine or for a particular operationor process.
power, plant
Examples of 'power plant' in a sentence
power plant
Yet we want them to build our next generation of nuclear power plants.
The Sun (2015)
Nuclear power plants are in meltdown and the national grid is dead.
Times, Sunday Times (2014)
It makes industrial software for nuclear power plants and oil refineries.
Times, Sunday Times (2012)
But the manufacturing data for nuclear power plants?
Times, Sunday Times (2016)
As a result most companies are unwilling to invest the billions required to build new power plants given the high risks involved.
Times, Sunday Times (2012)
Take those new nuclear power plants, for example.
Times, Sunday Times (2014)
Both the nuclear setbacks come as the Government attempts to encourage interest in building new nuclear power plants.
Times, Sunday Times (2006)
A nuclear power plant worker faces great personal danger when she uncovers serious lapses in safety standards.
The Sun (2006)
A nuclear power plant was shut down by jellyfish last month.
Times, Sunday Times (2013)
That doesn't just mean taking the first cautious steps towards building a new generation of nuclear power plants.
Times, Sunday Times (2006)
He also said that it was possible that new nuclear power plants being planned in Britain could take the fuel.
Times, Sunday Times (2011)
China plans 86 nuclear power plants.
Times, Sunday Times (2014)
It just shows how fragile we humans are... especially the ones who live in earthquake zones next to nuclear power plants.
The Sun (2011)
The company said it had been resilient in the face of the economic downturn, with demand for new power plants staying strong.
Times, Sunday Times (2008)
The Government faces the prospect of a fresh legal attempt to derail its plans to allow construction of a new generation of nuclear power plants.
Times, Sunday Times (2007)
No new large power plants have been built since 1993, despite increased electricity demand.
Times, Sunday Times (2006)
Cairo Russia will build a nuclear power plant in Egypt as part of an agreement signed by the two countries.
Times, Sunday Times (2015)
There are growing fears that the country's plans for new power plants will also be shelved, cutting demand for copper.
Times, Sunday Times (2008)
MORE than 400 people from across the country staged a major protest yesterday over moves to hire foreign workers to build a new power plant.
The Sun (2009)
There is only a limited number of sites where new nuclear power plants could be sited in the UK and where local populations would be supportive.
Times, Sunday Times (2008)
BE is wanted as it is seen as central to the building of new nuclear power plants - which would probably be built on its existing sites.