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