So where are we going today?

Nanticoke Generating Station, owned and operated by Ontario Power Generation (OPG)

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What is Nanticoke G. S.? A power station that burns coal as the fuel to

generate electricity. Is the largest in North America. Is located on the north shore of Lake Erie. Has 8 generating units capable of meeting 15%

of Ontario’s demand. Its annual production provides enough electricity

to run nearly 2.5 million households for a full year.

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How does it work? Electricity is produced by spinning electromagnets inside a coil of

wire in a generator to create a flow of electrons. The coal is burned to heat water, making steam that propels the

turbines.

To create the steam, water is heated in boiler tubes around a large industrial furnace that burns coal. Once the water turns to steam, it moves at high speed to push turbine's blades. The spinning shaft of the turbine is attached to a generator, producing electricity that can be sent across transmission lines to customers. The steam from the turbine is condensed back to water and reused in the boiler.

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How does it work?

In closing…For further information about OPG and

power generation, please go to:

www.opg.com (photos follow)

The pictures…

Presentation at Nanticoke GS:

Presentation at McMaster University:

Part 2 – Tour of Turbine Hall at Nanticoke GS:

Part 2 – Tour of Turbine Hall at Nanticoke GS: