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POWER STATION
A building or set of buildings and structures where power, especially electrical or mechanical, is generated. Use more specific term where known.
Electricity Generating Station (Non-Preferred)
Classifications
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Monument Thesaurus (rcahms)
>>> Electricity Production Site
>>>> Power Station
>>>>> Hydraulic Power Station
>>>>> Hydroelectric Power Station
>>>>> Penstocks
>>>>> Refuse Destructor
>>>>> Subway Power Station
Related Terms
| Term | Note |
|---|---|
| CHIMNEY | The flue or channel that funnels smoke and gases from a fire. |
| ELECTRICITY SUB STATION | Building containing transformers to reduce the high voltage of the National Grid to the lower voltage of domestic supply. |
| GENERATING PLANT | Equipment and structures used to generate electrical power for use by specific buildings or facilities. For commercial power facilities use POWER STATION. |
| HYDRAULIC PUMPING STATION | A pumping station used in the production of hydraulic power, eg. in warehouse complexes, goods depots on railways, etc. |
| TURBINE | A rotary prime mover. Turbines may be steam, water or gas operated. |
