Combined Cycle Power Plant Components
Learning objectives
- Describe the design and operating principles of a combustion turbine used in a combined cycle application
- Describe the design and operating principles of a heat recovery steam generator used in a combined cycle application
- Describe the design and operating principles of an electrical generator used in a combined cycle application
- Describe the purpose of a stack damper on combined cycle units
- Explain the use of supplementary firing in heat recovery steam generators
- Be able to explain the natural and forced circulation in the steam production process
- Explain the purpose of selective catalytic reduction and carbon monoxide catalyst systems in the operation of a combined cycle power plant
- Be able to explain the purpose of reheat steam
Course overview
When you complete this lesson, you will be able to identify and describe the major components of a combined cycle power plant.
- 60 Minutes
- English