563-11 - Condenser Efficiency
Learning objectives
- Identify the role of key parameters associated with condenser efficiency
- Describe the main energy flows into and out of the condenser
- Demonstrate how to calculate condenser efficiency
- Identify the terms of the general heat transfer equation as it applies to a condenser
Course overview
Turbine back pressure is the performance parameter with the largest impact on power plant unit efficiency. The condenser is the component that maintains turbine back pressure at levels that promote high efficiency. Therefore, understanding condenser efficiency and operation is necessary to reach optimum power plant unit efficiency and reliability.
The Condenser Efficiency training course explains how to evaluate and maintain this efficiency. This online course covers:
- Key parameters
- Efficiency calculation
- Heat transfer
- Performance curves
Condenser Efficiency is part of the Efficiency, Reliability, and Environmentally Sensitive Operations 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.
