DISADVANTAGES High running charges due to costly price of Diesel Generates small amount of power Cost of lubrication very high Maintenance charges are generally high ADVANTAGES AND DISADVANTAGES OF DIESEL POWER PLANT ADVANTAGE Simple design & layout of plant Occupies less space & is compact Can be started quickly and picks up load in a short time Requires less water for cooling Thermal efficiency better that of Steam Power Plant of same size Overall cost is cheaper than that of Steam Power Plant of same size