Power plant startups require interaction between plant operators who have a complete understanding of plant systems. Knowing the relationship between plant systems is necessary to perform a power plant startup safely and efficiently.

The Power Plant Startup Procedures training course describes the basic concepts and typical tasks associated with putting a fossil fuel plant online. These include:

• Firing the boiler
• Rolling the turbine
• Synchronizing the generator
• Picking up load

This online course is part of the Unit Startup and Shutdown training series.