“热电厂”常见的英文表达是 “cogeneration power plant” 或 “thermal power plant with cogeneration”,也可简称为 “combined heat and power (CHP) plant” 。
cogeneration power plant: “cogeneration”意思是“热电联产”,这种表述直接点明了热电厂的核心特点,即同时生产电能和热能。
thermal power plant with cogeneration: “thermal power plant”是“热力发电厂”的意思,加上“with cogeneration”进一步明确其具有热电联产的功能。
combined heat and power (CHP) plant: “combined heat and power” 也是“热电联产”的意思,这种表述在专业领域也较为常用,简洁地概括了热电厂的关键特性。