A 395 MW natural gas combined cycle plant with an annual capacity factor of 0.726 consumes 281,308 metric tons of natural gas annually. Calculate the heat rate of the plant.
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The total energy output can be calculated by multiplying the plant's capacity (395 MW) by the number of hours in a year (8760 hours). Total energy output = 395 MW * 8760 hours = 3,459,000 MWh Show more…
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