Combined Cycle System

{
  "id": "MLC-T-ENV-005642",
  "term": "Combined Cycle System",
  "field": "Environment",
  "definition": "1. System in which a separate source, such as a gas turbine, internal combustion engine, kiln, etc., provides exhaust gas to a steam generating unit.\n\n2. System in which a separate source (such as a stationary gas turbine, internal combustion engine, or kiln) provides exhaust gas to a steam generating unit.\n\n3. System comprised of one or more combustion turbines, heat recovery steam generators, and steam turbines configured to improve overall efficiency of electricity generation or steam production.\n\n4. Two or more generation processes in a series or in parallel, configured to optimize the energy output of the system.",
  "references": [
    "40 CFR 60.41b (CFR 2013)",
    "40 CFR 60.41c (CFR 2013)",
    "40 CFR 97.2 (CFR 2013); 40 CFR 96.2 (CFR 2018)",
    "Adapted from DOE Office of Energy Efficiency & Renewable Energy Bioenergy Glossary"
  ],
  "url": "https://mlchart.com/terminology/environment/combined-cycle-system/"
}