About the Course
The Steam Turbine is a machine that converts the thermal energy of pressurized steam and transforms it into mechanical work. The turbine generates a rotary motion which is used to drive the electrical generator that generates electrical power. This course is designed with topics related to different industry oriented technical & functional areas of Steam Turbine and its Auxiliary systems & equipment in a power plant. The various modules and topics provide the learner detailed information and thorough industry-based knowledge on design, technical features, manufacturing, commissioning & operation of the specific technical areas of Steam Turbine & its Auxiliary systems.
Course Objective
- Recall the fundamental principles and concepts related to steam turbine power plant
- Understand the knowledge of major components in steam turbine power plants.
- Apply the design philosophy & constructional details including assembly of large capacity steam turbine used in power plants.
- Illustrate the manufacturing procedures of various components of a steam turbine
- Summarize the knowledge of turbine erection, commissioning as well as operational procedures of a large capacity steam turbine.
- Integrate governing system, electrical systems Instrumentation & control for smooth operation of steam turbine power plant.
Key Topics
Learning Outcomes
- Describe the basic concept of steam turbine power plant
- Explain the major components and thermodynamics concept used in steam turbine to evaluate performance and efficiency
- Apply the essential skills for designing, manufacturing, erecting and commissioning of a large capacity Steam Turbine & its Auxiliary Systems in a Power plant.
- Illustrate the knowledge about efficient operation of large capacity Steam Turbine & its Auxiliary Systems in a power plant.
- Summarize the Function of Turbine Control & Protection System, Its configuration, elements etc
- Compose the start-up procedure, safe shut down & possible emergency operating conditions for a steam turbine.