531-05 - Boiler Water and Steam Cycle
Learning objectives
- Describe the following terms as they relate to heat transfer: radiation, conduction, and convection
- Describe the difference between open feedwater and closed feedwater heaters and identify where each type of heater would be found in the condensate/feedwater system
- Explain the basic components found in a condensate system and the flow path through the system
- Explain the basic components found in a feedwater system and the flow path through the system
- Define the term Quality of Steam
- Describe the difference between saturated steam and superheated steam
Course overview
Boilers depend on three main systems that make up the water and steam cycle to operate effectively. Understanding the condensate, feedwater, and main steam systems is necessary to operate high and low pressure steam boilers.
The Boiler Water and Steam Cycle training course explains the basic components that make up a condensate and feedwater system. It describes the flow path through those systems. It also discusses the difference between saturated steam and superheated steam. This online course identifies the factors that affect steam quality. It covers:
- Heat transfer
- Heat exchangers
- Condensate systems
- Feedwater systems
- Steam cycle
Boiler Water and Steam Cycle is part of the Hydrocarbon Fired Boilers training 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.
