Coal supplies for a power station
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Coal supplies for a power station
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. The bucketwheel machine is used to add and remove coal from the stockpile. The coal scraper moves and compacts the coal to avoid spontaneous combustion. This is the Drax power station near Selby, North Yorkshire, UK. The main chimney (upper left, 259 metres) is one of the tallest structures in the UK. As of 2006, Drax is the largest, cleanest and most efficient of the UKs coal-fired power stations. It can burn 36, 000 tones of coal a day to produce 4, 000 megawatts of power, around 7% of the UKs electricity needs. It was built from 1974-1986. For a view of the coal stockpile, see T190/440
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This print showcases the impressive coal supplies for a power station at the renowned Drax Power Station in North Yorkshire, UK. The image captures the heart of this industrial marvel, with a bucketwheel machine standing tall in the distance and a vibrant yellow coal scraper positioned to its left. These essential machines work tirelessly to manage the stockpile efficiently and prevent spontaneous combustion by compacting the coal. The Drax Power Station is an engineering masterpiece, boasting one of the tallest structures in the UK - its towering main chimney reaching an astonishing 259 meters into the sky. As of 2006, it proudly held its title as not only the largest but also cleanest and most efficient among all coal-fired power stations in Britain. Its incredible capacity allows it to burn an astounding 36,000 tons of coal daily, generating a staggering 4,000 megawatts of power that meets approximately 7% of the country's electricity needs. Constructed between 1974 and 1986, this technological wonder symbolizes England's commitment to harnessing energy from fossil fuels while prioritizing cleanliness and efficiency. The photo beautifully captures both its grandeur and functionality within our modern world. This remarkable image was captured by Science Photo Library outside Drax Power Station – a true testament to human ingenuity merging with nature's resources for sustainable progress towards meeting our ever-growing energy demands.
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