Drakelow `A’ was the first complete power station in Great Britain to operate at the most advanced high steam operating conditions using four 60MW English Electric three cylinder Turbo-Alternator sets running at 3,000 RPM.
Drakelow A - Turbine Room, Three of the four 60MW, 3,000 rpm Turbo-Alternator sets. Picture from Central Electricity Authority. Picture supplied by Lawrence Blundell
Drakelow A -Turbo-Alternator, Picture from Central Electricity Authority. Picture supplied by Lawrence Blundell
Drakelow A Turbine supervisory control gear & panel. Picture supplied by Lawrence Blundell
Drakelow A -Boiler Feed Pump, Picture from Central Electricity Authority. Photo supplied by Lawrence Blundell