Power Generation/Diesel Power/Part3

Advantages	Disadvantages
Simple design & layout of plant	High running charges due to costly price of Diesel
Occupies less space & is compact	Plant does not work efficiently under prolonged overload conditions
Can be started quickly and picks up load in a short time	Generates small amount of power
Requires less water for cooling	Cost of lubrication very high
Thermal efficiency better that of Steam Power plant of same size	Maintenance charges are generally high
Overall cost is cheaper than that of Steam Power plant of same size	.
Requires no Operating staff	.
No stand-by losses	.