551-01 - Introduction to the Circulating Water System
Learning objectives
- Discuss the function of a circulating water system and its role in the operation of a power plant
- Describe the typical components used in a circulating water system
- Identify flow paths that bring circulating water into, through, and out of a typical power plant
- Describe system operation during: start-up, normal use, and shutdown
Course overview
Power generation produces large amounts of heat which must be removed for continued operations. The circulating water system is responsible for cooling even the largest power generation plants. The Introduction to Circulating Water Systems training course introduces the design and operation of a circulating water system.
This online course covers the function of a circulating water system, intake structure and inlet header, condenser, outlet header and discharge structure, and system operation. This course is part of the Circulating Water System 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.
