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heat rate

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heat rate [′hēt ‚rāt]
(mechanical engineering)
An expression of the conversion efficiency of a thermal power plant or engine, as heat input per unit of work output; for example, Btu/kWh.


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Several proposed decisions are being considered that share a common theme of indexing SRAC to a market heat rate that is regularly updated based on market prices.
The project's heat rate has improved and now approximates original design criteria.
Operational Characteristics - The facility is efficient with a heat rate of approximately 7,200 Btu per kWh.
 
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