561-02 - Power Plant Start-up Procedures
Learning objectives
- Describe the basic steps associated with the following tasks: filling the condensate/feedwater system, firing a steam boiler, rolling a steam boiler, synchronizing a generator to the electric grid, and increasing load
- Explain the purpose of turbine preheating
Course overview
Power plant startups require interaction between plant operators who have a complete understanding of plant systems. Knowing the relationship between plant systems is necessary to perform a power plant startup safely and efficiently.
The Power Plant Startup Procedures training course describes the basic concepts and typical tasks associated with putting a fossil fuel plant online. These include:
- Firing the boiler
- Rolling the turbine
- Synchronizing the generator
- Picking up load
This online course is part of the Unit Startup and Shutdown training series.
- 60 minutes
- Format: Online Interactive
- English