Combustion System Component Overview
Learning objectives
- Describe the basic components used in a combustion system that uses natural gas
- Identify advantages and disadvantages of using natural gas as the primary fuel source for the boiler
- Describe the basic components used in a combustion system that uses fuel oil
- Identify advantages and disadvantages of using fuel oil as the primary fuel source for the boiler
- Describe the basic components used in a combustion system that uses coal
- Identify advantages and disadvantages of using coal as the primary fuel source for the boiler
Course overview
Power plants convert the chemical energy stored in fuel into thermal energy in the boiler. Understanding the components in the combustion system is necessary to understand how fuel is processed and controlled as it burns in the boiler.
The Combustion System Component Overview training course describes the equipment used to prepare and control natural gas, fuel oil, and coals as it is burned in the boiler. It also identifies advantages and disadvantages of using each fuel type in a power plant. This online course includes:
- Boiler fuels
- Natural gas components
- Fuel oil components
- Coal components
Combustion System Component Overview is part of the Power Generation training series.
- Training Type: Online Interactive
- 65 Minutes
- English