POWER PLANTS VERSUS GENERATORS - KNOWING THE DIFFERENCE COULD SAVE YOU MONEY

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RLN Energy Services

• Power Plants vs. Generators
• Knowing the Difference
• Could Save You Money

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Producing Power

• Generators and power plants have one thing in
  common theyre both capable of producing
  electricity for on-the-job use.

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The Difference

• The difference is in how much power each
  component can generate.

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Generators

• Generators are much like inches while power
  plants are like yards. With 36 inches in a yard,
  it is possible for power plants to include
  multiple generators within their construction.

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The Similarities of Generators and Power Plants

• There are a number of traits that generators and
  power plants can share.

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Both Can Be Portable

• Power plants and generators can both be portable.
  
• You may find that having a portable power plant
  in Edmonton facilitates your needs for power work
  equipment, portable offices, and countless other
  projects.

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Both Require Maintenance

• They both require a certain amount of maintenance
  to continue operating at optimum efficiency.
• Larger equipment will typically require more
  maintenance.

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The Last Major Similarity

• Generators and power plants can utilize a variety
  of sources for generation.
• They most commonly use gasoline, kerosene, and
  other combustibles.
• They also utilize coal, wood, water, wind, and
  solar power to produce electricity.

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The Differences Between Power Plants and
Generators

• The largest difference is the scale at which they
  operate.
• Generators are the basic building blocks of
  generating electricity.
• They can be wired together with power loading and
  transformers to transmit large amounts of
  electricity.

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The Way They Generate Power

• Generators tend to be ideal for simple power
  generation for small-scale jobs.
• Power plants can use multiple sources of
  electricity to keep power generation efficiently.

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The Last Major Difference

• Generators tend to be limited to converting
  matter into electricity, while power plants may
  convert matter into electricity, steam, or
  kinetic energy.

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Making the Choice Between Generators and Power
Plants

• Generators are designed for small-scale and
  simple operation while power plants are designed
  to supply significantly larger amounts of energy.

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Final Considerations

• To decide if you need to purchase a generator or
  a power plant, consider the amount of power and
  the type of energy you will need.
• Portability, the cost of investment, and your
  current power production infrastructure are
  factors that should come second.

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RLN Energy Services

• RLN Energy Services
• 3-11 Bellerose Drive, Suite 205St.
  Albert, Alberta T8N 5C9Tel[phone]Email
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