Fawley Oil Fired Power Station at Dusk
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Fawley Oil Fired Power Station at Dusk
Fawley Power Station is an oil-fired power station located on the western side of Southampton Water. Fawley was commissioned in 1971 as a 2, 000 megawatt (MW) power station, with four 500 MW generating units, each consisting of a boiler supplying steam to a turbine that powers an associated generator. It is interesting as the cooling pumps were Britains largest with a flow of 210000 GPM. One was driven by an experimental super-conducting electric motor. Two units were mothballed in 1995. This means that the station currently produces only 1, 000 MW of power. The station, which today is owned and operated by N Power, is oil-fired, powered by heavy fuel oil. A pipeline connects the station to the nearby Fawley oil refinery. It is one of three power stations in the country to be run on oil. Fawley does not operate continuously, but comes on line at high times of demand
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This print showcases the Fawley Oil Fired Power Station at dusk, emanating a mesmerizing glow against the night sky. Located on the western side of Southampton Water, this power station has been an integral part of Britain's energy infrastructure since its commissioning in 1971. With four generating units, each consisting of a boiler supplying steam to a turbine that powers an associated generator, Fawley initially boasted a capacity of 2,000 megawatts (MW). Notably, it housed Britain's largest cooling pumps with an impressive flow rate of 210,000 gallons per minute (GPM). Among these pumps was one driven by an experimental super-conducting electric motor - a testament to technological innovation. However, as times changed and environmental concerns grew stronger, two units were mothballed in 1995. Presently owned and operated by N Power, Fawley now produces only half its original capacity at 1,000 MW. The power station relies on heavy fuel oil for operation and is connected to the nearby Fawley oil refinery through a pipeline. Fascinatingly unique among British power stations due to its reliance on oil as opposed to other sources such as coal or natural gas; Fawley plays a crucial role during periods of high electricity demand but does not operate continuously. This stunning image captures both the grandeur and significance of this iconic structure within our nation's energy landscape.
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