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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

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.