The discussion revolves around the concept of power generation, specifically focusing on the time it takes for a generator with a capacity of 100MW to produce energy. Participants explore the distinction between power (MW) and energy (MWh), as well as operational aspects of generators.
There is no consensus on the specific time it takes for a generator to reach full power, and multiple viewpoints regarding the understanding of power versus energy remain present.
Participants have not fully addressed assumptions regarding generator startup times or operational conditions that may affect power generation.
Assuming it is loaded with a 100MW consumer, the generator will produce 100MW at any given time. In one hour, it will have generated 100MWh or megawatthours of energy..for which the user will be charged...if it is a commercial generator.karthikgnv said:Hi all...people always tell that the machine has a generating capacity of say 100MW..now... my doubt is..in how much time it generates those 100MW..that is in a day or in an hour something like that?
This may be a basic doubt...i don't know..but i can't help it...
Thanx
russ_watters said:To put it another way, MW is a rate of energy generation, not a quantity of energy generated.
karthikgnv said:Hi all...people always tell that the machine has a generating capacity of say 100MW..now... my doubt is..in how much time it generates those 100MW..that is in a day or in an hour something like that?
This may be a basic doubt...i don't know..but i can't help it...
Thanx