Question

For a diesel generating station, the useful life is expected to be around:
1. 15 to 20 years
2. 20 to 50 years
3. 75 to 100 years
4. 50 to 75 years

Answer 1

Correct Answer - Option 1 : 15 to 20 years

The average life span of a hydro power plant is somewhere from 60 to 100 years.

Nuclear stations were originally designed for a life of about 40 years.

The average life span of a coal power plant is somewhere from 40 to 50 years.

For a diesel generating station the useful life is expected to the around 15 to 20 year.