582-07 - Combined Cycle Condensate and Circulating Water Systems
Learning objectives
- Describe the purpose of the Condensate System in a combined cycle plant
- Explain the operation of a Water-Cooled Condenser
- Explain the operation of an Air-Cooled Condenser
- Describe the purpose of a steam jet air ejector, vacuum pump, and hogger
- Describe the function of a deaerator
- Describe the common deaerator arrangements used in combined cycle power plants
- Explain the difference between a once-through and a closed-circuit circulating water system
- Describe the purpose of a cooling tower in a combined cycle circulating water system
Course overview
Cooling water for the condenser is supplied by the circulating water supply. Large pumps and pipes supply cooling water from a nearby pond or river to the tubes in the condenser. As the turbine exhaust steam passes over the tubes, it transfers heat to the circulating water system, then returns to a cooling tower. In the cooling tower, air cools the heated circulating before returning to its source.
The Combined Cycle Condensate and Circulating Water Systems training course examines the components and major flow paths of the condensate and circulating water systems in a typical triple-pressure combined cycle plant. Understanding these components is necessary for the safe operation of a combined cycle plant. This online course focuses on:
- Condensate system overview
- Condensate system components
- Circulating water system
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.
