Turbine Efficiency, Part 1

This course examines some of the conditions that can cause operating parameters to change and some of the effects of those changes. After completing this course, participants should be able to explain why it is important to operate a turbine as close to its design parameter values as possible, and describe how changes in certain parameters affect efficiency, heat rate, and fuel consumption.
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Learning Objectives

Turbine Startups and Shutdowns

  • Describe how efficiency losses can be minimized during a turbine startup or shutdown
  • Explain how turbine ramp rates are related to efficiency
  • Identify auxiliary systems that can have an effect on the efficient startup or shutdown of a turbine. Effects of Parameter Changes, Part 1
  • Describe how changes in main steam temperature affect turbine efficiency and unit heat rate
  • Describe how changes in hot reheat steam temperature affect turbine efficiency and unit heat rate. Effects of Parameter Changes, Part 2
  • Describe how changes in main steam pressure affect turbine efficiency and unit heat rate
  • Describe how changes in turbine backpressure affect turbine efficiency and unit heat rate.
  • Specs

    Course Level Intermediate
    Languages English
    Compatibility Audio, Video, MobileReady

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