582-02 - 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
The major components of a combined cycle power plant are the combustion turbine, heat recovery steam generator, steam turbine, and electrical generator. The Combined Cycle Power Plant Components training course is based on a heavy duty combustion turbine and explains the basic operation and common designs of the major components.
This online training course covers:
- Combustion turbine
- Heat recovery steam generator
- Steam turbine
- Generator
This course is part of the combined Cycle Power Plant Operations series
The individuals involved in the development and promotion of this course do not receive any compensation or financial benefits outside of their regular employment for their work on this course.
