The 4 turbine-generator sets at Tilbury B Power Station were manufactured by GEC Erith and entered service in 1968. Each turbine had a generating capacity of 357 MW, with a combined output of 1,428 MW.
The four units were numbered 7-10, continuing the numbering from the six units in the ‘A’ station.
Tilbury B Generating Units
List of power generating units at Tilbury B Power Station:
| Unit Name | Capacity | Date Commissioned | Date Decommissioned | Turbine/Generator Manufacturer | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Unit 7 | 357 MW | 1968 | 2011 | GEC Erith | |
| Unit 8 | 357 MW | 1968 | 2013 | GEC Erith | |
| Unit 9 | 357 MW | 1968 | 2013 | GEC Erith | |
| Unit 10 | 357 MW | 1968 | 2013 | GEC Erith | |
| Unit 7A (OCGT) | Gas Turbine | ||||
| Unit 8A (OCGT) | Gas Turbine | ||||
| Unit 9A (OCGT) | Gas Turbine | ||||
| Unit 10A (OCGT) | Gas Turbine |
Turbine Pictures
Unit 7 – Partly Dismantled
Unit 7 had been decommissioned before conversion to Biomass, and long before the closure of the whole station. As a result, the unit had been stripped back allowing a look into the inner workings of the turbines.
Gas Turbines
In addition to the four steam turbines, Tilbury B incorporated four gas turbine generators. The gas turbines could supply additional capacity at peak times, or be used to power to the stations main units in the case of an emergency involving a part or complete outage of the National Grid.
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