POWER GENERATION
AND
ALTERNATE ENERGY OPERATIONS
Listed below are all the courses offered in Power Generation & Alternate Energy Operations. All are 1 hour classes & all are $25 each.
Brief Course Descriptions:
501-01 Energy Conversion
When you complete this lesson, you will be able to describe how energy from fossil and renewable fuels is captured and converted
into electrical energy. In addition, you will be able to discuss efficiency and the role it plays in energy conversions.
501-02 System Turbine Basics
When you complete this lesson, you will be able to describe the basic operation of a typical power plant’s steam turbine and identify
the functions of its critical components.
501-03 Combustion System Component Overview
When you complete this lesson, you will be able to describe the equipment used to prepare and control natural gas, fuel oil, and
coal as it is burned in the boiler. In addition, you will be able to identify some advantages and disadvantages of using each type of
fuel in a power plant.
501-04 Boiler Water and Steam Cycle Overview
When you complete this lesson, you will be able to describe where boiler water comes from and how it enters and flows through a
boiler. In addition, you will be able to explain the basic flow path the steam follows from the boiler to the steam turbine.
501-05 Generator Overview
When you complete this lesson, you will be able to describe the relationship between electrical usage and generator output. In
addition, you will be able to explain the basic principles of producing electricity using an electromagnet.
505 Turbine Auxiliaries System and Control
505-01 Steam Turbine Design
When you complete this lesson, you will be able to describe the basic components that comprise a typical steam turbine and explain the purpose of each. In addition, you will be able to trace the steam flow path through a typical steam turbine.
505-02 Steam Turbine Valves and Control
When you complete this lesson, you will be able describe the basic operation of the valves that control the speed and operation of a
typical steam turbine.
505-03 Steam Turbine Auxiliaries
When you complete this lesson, you will be able to describe the design and function of components found in a typical turbine lube oil system and gland steam seal system.
507-01 Generator and Auxiliary Systems’ Functions
When you complete this lesson, you will be able to describe the functions performed by the generator and its auxiliary components.
507-02 Generator and Auxiliary Systems’ Flow Paths and Major Components
When you complete this lesson, you will be able to identify the flow paths associated with the major components that support
generator operation.
507-03 Generator Construction and Process Control
When you complete this lesson, you will be able to describe generator construction and explain some of the principles behind
generator operation and process control.
507-04 Generator and Auxiliary Systems’ Start-up
When you complete this lesson, you will be able to describe the steps to start-up the generator and establish it on the electrical grid.
507-05 Generator and Auxiliary Systems’ Normal Operations
When you complete this lesson, you will be able to describe tasks performed during normal operations of the generator and the
auxiliary systems.
507-06 Generator and Auxiliary Systems’ Shutdown
When you complete this lesson, you will be able to describe your role during generator & auxiliary system shutdown.
511-01 Combustion Turbine Fundamentals
When you complete this lesson, you will be able to discuss the overall operation and function of combustion turbines.
521-01 Introduction to Combustion Air and Flue Gas Systems
When you complete this lesson, you will be able to describe how the overall combustion process works and demonstrate a working
knowledge of the combustion air and flue gas systems.
521-02 Combustion Air and Flue Gas Flow Paths and Components
When you complete this lesson, you will be able to trace the flow paths of typical power plant combustion air and flue gas systems.
You will also be able to describe the operation of major components within those flow paths.
521-03 Control Loops and Methods of Control
When you complete this lesson, you will be able to discuss how control loops and methods of control safely direct operational
events in a power plant.
521-04 Combustion Air and Flue Gas System Start-up
When you complete this lesson, you will be able to describe the steps performed to put the boiler fan operation system into service.
521-05 Maintaining Normal Fan Operations in Combustion Air and Flue Gas Systems
When you complete this lesson, you will be able to describe how to perform the checks and monitoring necessary to maintain
operation of fans and their components.
521-06 Shut Down Process
When you complete this lesson, you will have an overall understanding of the shutdown process and general knowledge of an
operator’s shutdown responsibilities.
523-01 Function, Flow Path, and Major Components of the Boiler Fuel System
When you complete this lesson, you will be able to describe the functions of the boiler fuel system and differentiate among types of
boiler fuel supply systems.
523-02 Process and Methods of Control for the Boiler Fuel System
When you complete this lesson, you will be able to describe the digital control system that regulates and automates the components of the boiler fuel system to attain specific setpoints and meet desired production loads.
523-03 Boiler Fuel System Start-up
When you complete this lesson, you will be able to apply standard procedures for initiating the boiler fuel system components during start-up.
523-04 Normal Operation of the Boiler Fuel Systems
When you complete this lesson, you will be able to describe the normal operation parameters of the boiler fuel system and assess
the performance of system components to those parameters.
523-05 Shutdown for the Boiler Fuel System
When you complete this lesson, you will be able to describe the controlled and emergency shutdown procedures for the feeders and
pulverizers.
531-01 Combustion Theory
When you complete this lesson, you will be able to explain the different types of fossil fuels commonly used in an industrial setting,
and explain some characteristics of the fuels. In addition, you will be able to describe the elements and conditions that must be
present in order for the combustion of fuel to take place.
531-02 Basic Boiler Design
When you complete this lesson, you will be able to explain why different types of boilers are used in for different processes. In
addition, you will be able to describe the basic components that make up a fire tube and water tube boiler and explain the circulation
paths through each type of boiler.
531-03 Boiler Valves and Fittings
When you complete this lesson, you will be able to identify the different types of valves, gauges, and steam traps used in the
operation of a steam boiler. In addition, you will be able to explain how these steam fittings are used to safely operate a steam
boiler.
531-04 Boiler Fuel and Air Systems
When you complete this lesson, you will be able to identify the basic equipment found in high pressure gas systems and fuel oil
systems and describe the design and operation of fuel oil burners. In addition, you will be able to describe boiler draft and identify
the equipment used to control draft in a boiler.
531-05 Boiler Water and Steam Cycle
When you complete this lesson, you will be able to explain the basic components that make up a condensate and feedwater system and describe the flow path through those systems. In addition, you will be able to explain the difference between saturated steam and superheated steam and identify the factors that affect the quality of steam.
531-06 Boiler Heat Recovery Systems
When you complete this lesson, you will be able to describe the equipment used to recover waste heat in a boiler. In addition, you
will be able to describe the basic design and operation of a superheater, economizer, and air preheater.
531-07 Boiler Environmental Controls
When you complete this lesson, you will be able to identify the primary pollutants emitted from fossil fired boilers. In addition, you
will be able to explain the basic design and operation of baghouses, electrostatic precipitators, and scrubbers.
533-01 Fuel Combustion and Controls
When you complete this lesson, you will be able to understand the importance of complete combustion and describe the
components used to make this possible. You will distinguish the different types of fuel controls used on a pulverized unit and a
cyclone unit.
533-02 Boiler Burner Controls and Management
When you complete this lesson, you will be able to describe the different control types used, control hardware, and the effects of
optimizing combustion. You will understand the system requirements for burner management, including flame monitoring techniques
and scanning coal flames.
535-01 Flue Gas Desulfurization System
When you complete this lesson, you will be able to describe the design and function of control systems that remove sulfur oxides
and particulates from flue gas. In addition, you will be able to outline recovery systems, which extract and concentrate the sulfur
oxides present in flue gas and convert them into usable by-products.
535-02 Flue Gas Desulfurization System (FGDS) Open Spray Design (Part I)
When you complete this lesson, you will be able to understand how the design of the open spray FGDS effectively reduces SO2 and
provides substantial flexibility in meeting SO2 emissions requirements.
535-03 Flue Gas Desulfurization System, Open Spray Design (Part II)
When you complete this lesson, you will have an understanding of the overall process of cleaning the SO2 out of flue gas. In
addition, you will have general knowledge of each of the systems used to accomplish this.
535-04 Dry Scrubber Operation
When you complete this lesson you will be able to describe dry scrubber design and function. In addition, you will be able to
compare the results of different installations, and describe some subtle design and operational differences that are believed to
account for the higher pollutant removal efficiencies.
551-01 Introduction to the Circulating Water System
When you complete this lesson, you will be able to describe the design and operation of a circulating water system.
551-02 Function of the Circulating Water System
When you complete this lesson, you will be able to describe the design and operation of a circulating water system.
551-03 Circulating Water System Components
When you complete this lesson, you will be able to describe the components that make up a circulating water system and explain
their functions.
551-04 Circulating Water System Start-up
When you complete this lesson, you will be able to explain the steps required to safely start the circulating water system.
551-05 Circulating Water System Normal Operations
When you complete this lesson, you will be able to describe how to monitor and adjust the circulating water system during normal
operations.
551-06 Circulating Water System Shutdown
When you complete this lesson, you will be able to describe circulating water system shutdown procedures.
551-07 Circulating Water System Controls
When you complete this lesson, you will be able to describe typical instruments and control systems used with the circulating water
system.
553-01 Introduction to the Condensate and Feedwater Systems
When you complete this lesson, you will be able to distinguish the differences between condensate and feedwater and be able to
describe the system functions.
553-02 Major Components of the Condensate System
When you complete this lesson, you will be able to identify all of the major components in the condensate system and describe the
processes employed by the condensate system in boiler operations.
553-03 Major Components of the Feedwater System
When you complete this lesson, you will be able to identify the major components of the feedwater system, their arrangement along
the system, and explain their operations.
553-04 Process and Control Loops for the Condensate and Feedwater Systems
When you complete this lesson, you will be able to explain the relationship and controls of the feedwater and condensate systems.
553-05 Start-up for the Condensate and Feedwater Systems
When you complete this lesson, you will be able to apply the standard operating procedure for the start-up of a typical plant’s
feedwater and condensate system.
553-06 Normal Operation of the Condensate and Feedwater Systems
When you complete this lesson you will be able to examine the normal operational aspects of the condensate and feedwater
systems. The lesson will focus on the normal limits of various plant components. By covering the normal operational water
temperature and flow levels of the plant components the student will be able to identify what they are.
553-07 Shutdown Procedures for the Condensate and Feedwater Systems
When you complete this lesson, you will be able to describe the shutdown process and adhere to standard procedures for the
process.
555-01 Boiler Feed Pumps and Associated Auxiliary Equipment
When you complete this lesson, you will be able to distinguish the differences between condensate and feedwater and be able to
describe the system functions.
555-02 Boiler Feed Pump Flow Path and Major Components
When you complete this lesson, you will be able to identify the feedwater flow path and describe how various components contribute
to its progress.
555-03 Boiler Feed Pump Water Supply and Control Systems
When you complete this lesson, you will be able to discuss the value of maintaining proper water levels in the hotwell, deaerator,
and steam drum. You will also be able to describe how built-in controls help maintain a balanced system.
555-04 Boiler Feed Pump Start-up
When you complete this lesson, you will be able to explain the proper steps to place a boiler feed pump in service.
555-05 Boiler Feed Pump Daily Operations
When you complete this lesson, you will be able to describe routine tests associated with the boiler feed pump and explain the
importance of performing them regularly. You will also be able to explain what steps may be taken in response to test results.
557-01 Functions of the Boiler Water and Steam Systems
When you complete this lesson, you will be able to describe the function of the boiler water and the steam systems. The operator
will also be able to distinguish between forced and natural circulation boilers.
557-02 Flow Paths and Major Components of the Boiler Water and Steam Systems
When you complete this lesson, you will be able to identify the major components of boiler water and steam systems and explain
their functions.
557-03 Process Controls for the Boiler Water and Steam Systems
When you complete this lesson, you will be able to describe the process and controls of the boiler water and steam systems.
557-04 Start-up Procedures for the Boiler Water and Steam Systems
When you complete this lesson, you will be able to identify and explain the general start-up procedures for a boiler’s steam and
water cycle.
557-05 Normal Operation of the Boiler Water and Steam Systems
When you complete this lesson, you will be able to describe the normal operations of the water and steam cycle within a power
generating unit, the relationship of components within the system, and the effect of adjustments made to those components that
affect the efficiency and safety of the plant’s normal operation.
557-06 Shutdown of the Boiler Water and Steam Systems
When you complete this lesson, you will be able to identify and explain the shutdown process for the steam and water systems in
the boiler.
559-01 Molecular Chemistry of Water
When you complete this lesson, you will be able to discuss which elements combine to form water and why they bond. You will also learn some basic history of water and its special characteristics.
559-02 Elements and the Periodic Table of Elements
When you complete this lesson, you will understand how elements are named, grouped, and listed on the periodic table.
559-03 Chemical Compounds
When you have completed this lesson, you will be able to identify individual compounds and describe their creation, reactions, and
bonds. You will also be able to demonstrate a working knowledge of solutions.
559-04 Corrosion Causes and Effects
When you complete this lesson, you will be able to identify the causes and effects of the various types of corrosion found throughout
the water and steam systems in a power plant.
559-05 Corrosion Control in a Power Plant
When you complete this lesson, you will be able to describe how corrosion affects various systems within a power plant. In addition,
you’ll be able to identify causes and discuss means employed to control corrosion.
559-06 Steam Chemistry Control and Guidelines
When you complete this lesson, you will be able to describe the importance of steam purity and chemistry to the steam turbine. In
addition, you will be able to identify how water and steam chemistry are monitored and controlled in a power plant.
559-07 Power Plant Water Treatment Systems
When you complete this lesson, you will be able to describe the water pretreatment and treatment process, as it may exist in a
typical power plant. In addition, you will be able to discuss chemical cleaning options for boilers and turbines.
561-01 Preparing for Power Plant Start-ups
When you complete this lesson, you will be able to describe the basic checks that must be performed on plant equipment, including
the boiler, turbine, and generator, prior to a power plant start-up.
561-02 Power Plant Start-up Procedures
When you complete this lesson, you will be able to describe the basic concepts and typical tasks associated with putting a fossil
fuel-fired power plant on-line.
561-03 Preparing for Power Plant Shutdowns
When you complete this lesson, you will be able to describe the basic tasks that must be performed on plant equipment prior to a
power plant shutdown.
561-04 Power Plant Shutdown Procedures
When you complete this lesson, you will be able to describe the basic steps associated with taking a fossil fuel-fired power plant offline. In addition, you will be able to explain how operators prepare a power plant for an annual outage.
563-01 Basic Power Plant Efficiency
When you complete this lesson you will be able to explain the relationship between energy, work and efficiency. Heat Rate, the
term used to express power plant efficiency will be part of your vocabulary. You will be able to explain how the boiler, turbine cycle
and generator comprise plant heat rate. You will be able to explain how heat rate is affected by key plant parameters known as
performance parameters. Finally, you will be able to explain the roles of operations, maintenance, engineering and plant
management in the plant Heat Rate program.
563-02 Water and Steam Terms and Principles
When you complete this lesson you will be able to explain the relationship between energy, temperature and the phases of water.
You will also be able to describe the concept and importance of latent heat, the heat associated with phase changes of water
without a temperature change. Given the weights of both steam and liquid water in a vessel, you will be able to calculate Quality
and Moisture Content. You will be able to explain the relationship of a subcooled liquid, saturated liquid, saturated steam, latent
heat of vaporization and superheated steam on a provided temperature/energy diagram.
563-03 Heat Transfer Principles
When you complete this lesson you will be able to state the primary parameter that causes heat transfer. You will be able to explain
the three types of heat transfer and the characteristics of them. You will also be able to describe conditions and problems that
negatively affect proper heat transfer. Finally, you will be able to determine heat transfer rate given operating parameters in heat
transfer equipment.
563-04 Laws and Principles of Thermodynamics
When you complete this lesson, you will be able to explain thermodynamics. You will also be able to describe thermodynamic terms in your own words. You will be able to explain the relationship of thermodynamic principles to plant efficiency. You will be able to use operating plant data to plot plant processes on a chart to evaluate efficiency.
563-05 Performance Parameters
When you complete this lesson, you will be able to list several key operating parameters that affect efficiency. You will also be able
to describe in your own words problems that can prevent key operating parameters from being operated at optimum level. You will
be able to calculate the approximate extra fuel cost associated with operating a key performance parameter off of design value.
563-06 Balancing Efficiency, Availability, Capability and Flexibility
When you complete this lesson you will be able to explain efficiency, capability, flexibility and availability in your own words. You will be able to describe the concept of economic dispatch. You will also be able to discuss running and shutdown reserves and the
reasons they are important.
563-07 Instrumentation and Controls
When you complete this lesson, you will be able to explain the basic operation of a boiler following instrumentation and control
system. You will be able to describe the effects when actual parameter values are different than what is indicated. You will also be
able to explain common responses to instrumentation and control problems.
563-08 Boiler Efficiency
When you complete this lesson, you will be able to describe boiler efficiency and explain how it is determined. You will be able to
discuss the major factors that can cause an increase or decrease in boiler efficiency.
563-09 Boiler Reliability
When you complete this lesson, you will be able to explain the importance of maintaining proper boiler parameters. You will also be
able to identify several things that can decrease a boiler’s reliability.
563-10 Turbine Efficiency
When you complete this lesson, you will be able to explain how to calculate turbine efficiency. You will also be able to describe how
parameters, components, and problems can affect turbine efficiency.
563-11 Condenser Efficiency
When you complete this lesson, you will be able to explain how to evaluate and maintain condenser efficiency.
563-12 Condenser Operation and Reliability
When you complete this lesson, you will be able to describe methods of troubleshooting condensers and identify symptoms of
several problems that can negatively affect condenser reliability. You will also be able to discuss methods of remedying specific
condenser problems and optimizing operational performance.
563-13 Feedwater Heater Operation and Efficiency
When you complete this lesson, you will be able to describe feedwater heater operations and discuss problems that affect
performance.
563-14 Pump Efficiency and Reliability
When you complete this lesson, you will be able to describe commonly used pumps and discuss their maintenance.
563-15 Environmentally Sensitive Operations
When you complete this lesson, you will be able to discuss a power plant’s potential environmental impacts and describe methods
to minimize them.
565-01 Distributed Control System Fundamentals
When you complete this lesson, you will be able to describe the design and function of a typical distributive control system (DCS).
565-02 Distributed Control System Components
When you complete this lesson, you will be able to list the components associated with a common distributive control system (DCS) and describe their functions.
565-03 Using Distributive Control System Diagrams
When you complete this lesson, you will be able to describe the basic symbols and parts of a logic diagram. You will also be able to explain how to use a DCS logic diagram as a troubleshooting tool.
565-04 Power Plant Unit Control
When you complete this lesson, you will be able to describe the basic design and function of a boiler-following instrumentation and
control system.
581-01 Diesel Engines for Power Generation
When you complete this lesson, you will be able to describe the design and operation of a diesel engine. In addition, you will be
able to explain the importance of the diesel generator.
581-02 Diesel Engine Support Systems
When you complete this lesson, you will understand the operation and importance of the supporting systems that make the diesel
engine run and operate efficiently.
581-03 Diesel-Powered Generation
When you complete this lesson, you will be able to describe applications for diesel-powered generators and explain the effects they
have on society and the environment.
581-04 Diesel Power Plant Operations
When you complete this lesson, you will be able to describe basic diesel power plant operations.
581-05 Diesel Plant Control Systems and Protective Devices
When you complete this lesson, you will be able to describe the design and function of a typical control panel and identify its primary components. You will also be able to explain the importance of the protective devices built into the system.
581-06 Diesel Plant Routine Maintenance
When you complete this lesson, you will be able to describe routine diesel inspections and discuss their contribution to safe and
efficient operations.
583-01 The Hydroelectric Role in the Power System
When you complete this lesson, you will be able to explain the advantages of hydroelectric power and describe the significant
contributions of hydroelectric energy to the environment and economy.
583-02 Hydroelectric Power Stations
When you complete this lesson, you will be able to identify the major components in a hydroelectric power station. You will also
examine the operations of hydroelectric power stations, describe variations among them, and explain the components common to
each hydropower generating station.
583-03 Water Management
When you complete this lesson, you will be able to identify the various issues of water management and their impacts on
hydroelectric power generation.
583-04 Hydroelectric Generators
When you complete this lesson, you will be able to identify the hydroelectric power generator and the components of the lower unit.
583-05 Hydroelectric Generator Monitoring and Control
When you complete this lesson, you will be able to describe the monitoring and controlling of the generator in hydroelectric
generating stations by identifying the various components of the turbine and generator and explaining their functions.
583-06 Hydroelectric Plant Auxiliaries
When you complete this lesson, you will be able to identify and explain the operations of the auxiliary systems within a hydroelectric power plant.
583-07 Operating Electrical Equipment in a Hydroelectric Plant
When you complete this lesson, you will be able to identify the standard procedures for operating electrical equipment in a
hydroelectric plant, including lock out/tag out procedures, start-up, and shutdown procedures.
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The performance of a power plant can be expressed through some common performance factors as
heat rate (energy efficiency)
thermal efficiency
capacity factor
load factor
economic efficiency
operational efficiency
steam turbine systems, generators, combustion air, boiler fuel systems, circulating water, condensate, feedwater,diesel power and hydroelectric power plant online classes
steam turbine systems, generators, combustion air, boiler fuel systems, circulating water, condensate, feedwater,diesel power and hydroelectric power plant online classes
Industrial Tech/Power Generation & Alternate Energy Operations Category
This series of courses includes steam turbine systems, generators, combustion air, boiler fuel systems, circulating water, condensate, feedwater,diesel power and hydroelectric power plant operations.
The performance of a power plant can be expressed through some common performance factors as:
heat rate (energy efficiency) thermal efficiency capacity factor load factor economic efficiency operational efficiency
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