PPTC 221 - Advanced Power Plant Systems

1. Describe the startup and shutdown of boiler fuel systems. [a, b, d, f, g]
2. Interpret data readings and results of equipment checks to identify equipment and process problems. [a, b, e, f, g]
3. Demonstrate knowledge of water treatment systems and the basic procedures related to operating deionization and reverse osmosis systems. [a, b, f, g]
4. Describe the combustion process and perform basic calculations. [a, b, f, g]
5. Demonstrate knowledge of monitoring devices, including level indicators, manometers, flow indicators, temperature sensors, and pressure indicators with the ability to read and interpret readings. [a, b, e, g]
6. Demonstrate knowledge of fuel characteristics and calculate quantities required to produce a desired generated output. [a, b, e, g, i]
7. Describe the operation of gas turbine and diesel engine generators. [a, b, f, g]
8. Demonstrate ability to read and document equipment logs and histories in performing trend analysis. [a, b, e, g, h]
9. Utilize simulation techniques to predict the behavior of power plant systems. [a, b, e, g]
10. Describe methods of vibration analysis and its impact on machine performance. [a, b, f, g]
11. Describe methods of pollution control. [a, b, f, g, h]
12. Demonstrate an understanding of the theory of operation of each component of the basic steam cycle. [a, b, f, g]

• Boiler following Process control
• BTU’s and Calories Rankine cycle
• Combustion Reverse osmosis
• Deionization Simulation software
• Energy conversion Steam cycle
• Equipment log Turbine following
• Precipitators Vibration

 
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