Power Plant Start-up Procedures
Learning objectives
- Describe the basic steps associated with the following tasks:
- Filling the condensate/feedwater system
- Firing a steam boiler
- Rolling a steam turbine
- Synchronizing a generator to the electrical grid
- Increasing load
- Explain the purpose of turbine preheating
Course overview
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.
- Training Type: Online Interactive
- 65 Minutes
- English