557-01 - Function of Boiler Water and Steam Systems
Learning objectives
- Describe the major components found in a natural-circulation boiler water system
- Explain the flow of water through a natural-circulation boiler
- Describe the major components found in a natural-circulation boiler steam system
- Explain the flow of steam through a natural-circulation boiler
- Distinguish forced-circulation boilers from natural-circulation boilers
Course overview
Power plants need a constant supply of water to produce steam in a boiler. Water is heated as it travels through boiler tubes and turns into steam capable of driving a steam generator. The Function of Boiler Water and Steam Systems training course examines the common boiler types and how their boiler water and steam systems are arranged. Understanding these principles is critical to safely operate a power plant boiler.
This course describes:
- Natural-circulation boiler water systems
- Natural-circulation boiler steam systems
- Forced-circulation boilers
This course is part of the Boiler Water and Steam Systems 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.
