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Combined cycle turbines do have a steam component (that's where the word "combined" comes from). The waste heat from the combustion turbine front end is used t

Combined cycle turbines do have a steam component (that's where the word "combined" comes from). The waste heat from the combustion turbine front end is used to make steam in the back end.

bob1029 2y ago
Combined cycle turbines are not primarily powered by steam. It is a secondary consequence of their operation. This contrasts with nuclear and coal plants where steam is the prime mover.
- genewitch 2y ago
  That's what they said, though
- pfdietz 2y ago
  The steam part of CC systems shows hours and hours aren't inherently needed to get a steam power plant in operation. For that matter, warships with steam propulsion show the same thing, I believe.