Question

Natural gas to electricity extraction process

Answer 1

In a gas turbine, gas is ignited under pressure and combustible high-pressure, high-temperature gases are produced. The combustible gases power a turbine, which in turn powers a generator. Often, the gases are then directed to a waste heat boiler, where the remaining heat and pressure can be used to produce more electricity and heat for a district heating network, for example.

In a boiler power plant, electricity is generated by heating water to produce steam which, via a turbine, powers a generator.