Print this page An Introduction to Condensers and Auxiliary Equipment for Steam Power Plants
J. Paul Guyer, P.E., R.A., Fellow ASCE, Fellow AEI
Course Outline
1. STEAM CONDENSERS
2. AUXILIARY EQUIPMENT
This course includes a multiple-choice quiz at the end, which is designed to enhance the understanding of the course materials.
Learning Objective
After completion of this course you will:
- Learn about spray and surface type condensers;
- Learn about air cooler sections of condensers;
- Learn the fundamentals of condenser sizing;
- Learn about condenser materials;
- Learn the requirements for condenser support;
- Learn about condenser air removal;
- Learn about condensate storage and transfer;
- Learn the fundamentals of feedwater heaters;
- Learn about equipment required for compressed air systems; and
- Learn about auxiliary cooling water systems.
Intended Audience
This course is intended for mechanical engineers and other design and construction professionals wanting an introduction to the technologies, equipment and construction practices for condensers and auxiliary equipment for steam power plants.
Benefit for Attendee
This course will give mechanical engineers and others an introduction to condensers and auxiliary equipment for steam powered electric generating plants.
Course Introduction
This is an introduction to the condenser and auxiliary equipment required in steam power generating 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
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An Introduction to Condensers and Auxiliary Equipment for Steam Power Plants
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Course Summary
This course will give you professional tools that will allow you to address steam power plant design issues involving condensers and auxiliary systems.
Quiz
Once you finish studying the above course content, you need to take a quiz to obtain the PDH credits.
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.
