Drax Power Station Collection

Drax Power Station, North Yorkshire, England, UK

Coal-pulverising unit at a power station. Worker in the pulverising fuel mills area of a coal-fired power station. This is where the coal is ground up into a fine dust before being burnt to generate

Power station buildings. View, from one of the chimneys, of the gypsum storage building (upper centre), at a coal-fired power station

Drax power station
Power station at dusk. Photographed at the Drax coal- fired power station near Selby, Yorkshire, England

Coal-fired power station chimney. View looking upwards at the top of the flues of a coal-fired power stations chimney. These three flues are enclosed within a single chimney

Gypsum storage at a power station. Piles of limestone and gypsum inside a storage building at a coal-fired power station. Gypsum (calcium sulphate)

Wood fuel for power station. Chopped up willow wood for use in a coal-fired power station (cooling towers and chimney seen in the background)

Drax coal-fired power station, UK
Drax coal-fired power station, near Selby, North Yorkshire, UK. This view, from the south-west, looks north-east towards the main chimney (red, centre)

Coal supplies for a power station. Bucketwheel machine (centre, in distance) and a coal scraper (yellow, centre left) at a coal-fired power stations stockpile

Power station turbine hall. View, from one of the chimneys, of the turbine hall (white, lower centre) and the electricity grid substation (upper centre), at a coal-fired power station

Drax coal fired power station in Yorkshire the single largest emitter of C02 in Western Europe
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Drax Power Station, located in North Yorkshire, England, UK, stands tall as a symbol of energy generation. As one of the largest coal-fired power stations in Europe, it plays a crucial role in meeting the region's electricity demands. The sight of its impressive power station buildings is awe-inspiring, showcasing the magnitude and importance of this facility. At Drax Power Station, coal supplies are meticulously managed to ensure uninterrupted operation. The coal-pulverising unit efficiently transforms raw coal into fine particles for combustion. This process fuels the massive boilers that generate steam to drive turbines and produce electricity. Rising high above the landscape is the distinctive chimney of Drax Power Station—a testament to its colossal scale and significant contribution to powering communities. It serves as a constant reminder that reliable energy sources like this are vital for our modern way of life. Beyond just coal-powered operations, it also embraces sustainability by incorporating wood fuel into its energy mix. This innovative approach helps reduce carbon emissions while diversifying fuel sources for long-term sustainability. Within its premises lies an essential component: gypsum storage facilities. These structures house gypsum produced during flue gas desulfurization—an environmental process that minimizes harmful sulfur dioxide emissions from burning coal. Drax Power Station represents more than just bricks and machinery; it embodies progress and resilience in providing consistent electrical power supply to countless homes and businesses across North Yorkshire and beyond.