An Introduction to Steam Boilers and Turbines for Power Plants

J. Paul Guyer, P.E., R.A., Fellow ASCE, Fellow AEI

Course Outline

1.  POWER PLANT STEAM GENERATION
2.  STEAM TURBINE DESIGN

This course includes a multiple-choice quiz at the end, which is designed to enhance the understanding of the course materials.

Learning Objective

Upon completion of this course you will:

• Learn about operating temperatures and pressures for steam boilers;
• Learn about stoker grate burning rates;
• Learn the definition of effective radiant heating surface;
• Learn the maximum recommended steam velocities in convection sections for coal, wood, or solid waste fired boilers;
• Learn the types of stokers used in power plants;
• Learn characteristics of coal pulverizers used in power plants;
• Learn the types and functions of fans employed in steam turbine plants;
• Learn the difference between condensing and back pressure turbines;
• Learn about controlled and uncontrolled extraction systems;
• Learn parameters for power plant equipment layout; and
• Learn the fundamentals of turbine heat rates.

Intended Audience

This course is intended for mechanical and electrical engineers and other design and construction professionals wanting an introduction to the systems and equipment in steam powered turbine electric power generating plants.

Benefit for Attendee

This course will give electrical and mechanical engineers and others an introduction to the equipment, systems, and processes employed in steam turbine power plants.

Course Introduction

This is an introduction to systems and equipment in steam power plants.

About Course Author

Paul Guyer is a registered mechanical engineer, civil engineer, fire protection engineer and architect with over 35 years experience in the design of buildings and related infrastructure.  For an additional 9 years he was a senior-level advisor to the California Legislature on infrastructure and capital outlay issues.  He has designed and supervised the design of hundreds of construction projects requiring the preparation of detailed working drawings and specifications for federal, state and local public agencies and private companies.  He is a graduate of Stanford University and has held numerous national, state and local positions with the American Society of Civil Engineers and National Society of Professional Engineers.

Course Content

The course content is contained in the following PDF file:

An Introduction to Steam Boilers and Turbines for Power Plants

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Course Summary

This course will give you tools to address the design of steam powered electric power generating plants.

Quiz

Once you finish studying the above course content, you need to take a quiz to obtain the PDH credits.

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DISCLAIMER: The materials contained in the online course are not intended as a representation or warranty on the part of PDH Center or any other person/organization named herein. The materials are for general information only. They are not a substitute for competent professional advice. Application of this information to a specific project should be reviewed by a registered architect and/or professional engineer/surveyor. Anyone making use of the information set forth herein does so at their own risk and assumes any and all resulting liability arising therefrom.

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