Some emergency generators do run of gas, but others run of solar energy gathered from the sun and stored. It really depends on the power plant you're getting it from. Contact the plant and ask them.
By using water pressure to power generators.
The power plant were where they were because the generators needed cool water for the cooling systems at the plant.
The electrical power generated must be AC exactly phase synchronized with the AC on the power grid. If it is not synchronized the generators will take power from the grid and try to run as motors and probably severely damage themselves and maybe other parts of the power plant.
yes, it is possible. in fact in power systems all the generators do not run with same power factor.
Yes there are back up generators that don't carry gasoline. We have the gas and propane generators; however, there are alternatives such as wind and solar power.
Nuclear power produces heat, used to make steam to run generators.
Yes, in a power plant a proportion of the generator output is fed back into the plant to run auxiliaries, before the bulk output is transformed up to the high voltage of the main transmission lines. In a nuclear plant some backup power is essential in the event of losing the connection to the outside completely, and this is provided by diesels with their own generators.
Hydroelectric power plants. They have dams and generators. Water flows through a dam, which spins generators that produce hydroelectric electricity. (Fun Fact: The Hoover Dam is the biggest hydroelectric power plant.)
A good time to use a power generator is when there is a power cut in the vicinity. power generators will provide a temporary energy source for household essentials to be run from.
Using nuclear fission, generators are turned.
Emergency power generators can help you stay comfortable and safe during a power outage. If any member of your household is elderly or has medical needs, a generator is a must. The generator can be used to run oxygen, CPAP devices, nebulizers and other appliances. Smaller generators can only run a few appliances at once, so you will need to unplug unnecessary devices.