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Encotech Seminars
Fundamentals of Power Plant Operation Seminar
Presented by Fred H. Kindl, PE
The Fundamentals of Power Plant Operation Seminar was created in 1999 and is presented in a less technical manner than the Ken Cotton seminar. This two-day seminar is geared for plant personnel or entry-level engineers looking for basic turbine and plant operations training. This seminar is intended for those working day-to-day on the plant floor.
Day 1
Section 1 - Overview of Basic Power Plant
Description of basic cycle
Energy flow throughout the plant
Heat rate and cycle efficiency
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Section 2 - Pressure, Temperature and Flow Measurements
Pressure units
Key parameters
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Section 3 - Characteristics of Steam
The Mollier Diagram and steam tables
Pressure, temperature and flow relationships
The general flow equation
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Section 4 - Thermodynamics
Thermal energy - enthalpy
Defining thermal efficiency
How operating the plant affects thermal efficiency
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Section 5 - Inside the Boiler
Boiler construction
The combustion process
Heat transfer surfaces
Impact of boiler operation on plant efficiency
Main steam pressure, Main steam temperature
Final feedwater temperature, Blowdown Attemperating spray, Fuel characteristics, Soot blowing
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Section 6 - Inside the Turbine
Turbine construction
The steam expansion process
Impact of turbine operation on plant efficiency
Throttle valve position, Main steam pressure
Main steam temperature
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Day 2
Section 7 - Inside the Steam Seal System
Steam seal system construction
The steam sealing process
Impact of steam seal system operation on plant efficiency
HP packing leakage, Low pressure packings
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Section 8 - Pipes and Valves
Types of valves and piping systems
Pressure drops, Isolation, Throttling
Impact of leaking valves on plant efficiency.
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Section 9 - Inside the Condenser and Cooling System
Condenser and cooling system construction
The condensing process
Impact of condenser operation on plant efficiency
Condenser back pressure, Condenser cleanliness, Condenser tube leaks
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Section 10 - Inside Feedwater Heaters
Feedwater heater construction
The feedwater heating process
Impact of feedwater heater operation on plant efficiency
Terminal temperature difference, Drain cooler approach temperature difference
Taking a heater out of service, Heater tube leaks
Final feedwater temperature
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Section 11 - Inside Pumps
Pump construction
The pumping process
Impact of pump operation on plant efficiency
NPSH, Pump seals
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Section 12 - Inside the Generator
Generator construction
The generation process
Impact of generator operation on plant efficiency
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