Power Plant Operations

Power Plant Operations

Steam generation is still the most important source of electrical power for utilities and industrial plants. This program addresses the need of the power plant worker to understand basic principles of power generation and the safe, efficient operation and maintenance of the power plant itself. It also provides a foundation for learning more of the technical aspects of power plant operations and maintenance.

• 111 - How Power Plants Work

  The How Power Plants Work textbook covers the basic steam generation system, how thermal energy is converted into electrical energy, components of the ...

• 112 - Generating Steam in the Power Plant

  The Generating Steam in the Power Plant textbook covers energy principles and boiler maintenance. It explains coal, oil, and natural gas combustion, ...

• 113 - Using Steam in the Power Plant

  The Using Steam in the Power Plant textbook covers how to conserve energy in turbines, auxiliaries, electric power generation, and air-conditioning ...

• 114 - Waste-to-Energy Fundamentals

  The Waste-to-Energy Fundamentals textbook covers the fundamentals of waste combustion - characteristics and handling of MSW fuel, furnace designs, ...