Power GenerationIntroduction to Heat Rate Improvement

Introduction to Heat Rate Improvement

SKU: HR00100CEN

Duration: 1.00 Hr

By the conclusion of this course, participants should be able to describe what heat rate is and how it can be determined, and explain how the operating efficiencies of units and components can be determined. They should also be able to describe how operations, maintenance, and engineering groups contribute to the efficient operation of a power plant.

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Learning Objectives

Plant Efficiency

Define the term “heat rate” and describe how the heat rate for a typical generating unit can be determined.

Explain why a unit’s net heat rate is higher than its gross heat rate.

Define the term “design heat rate” and explain why a unit’s design heat rate is generally difficult to attain.

Describe how efficiency is normally expressed and list typical generating unit and component efficiencies. Unit vs. Component Efficiency

Describe how to determine unit and component efficiency. Overview of Responsibilities

Describe how operators help maintain the efficient operation of a power plant.

Describe how maintenance personnel contribute to the efficient operation of a power plant.

Describe how engineers contribute to the efficient operation of a power plant.

Specs

Course Level	Intermediate
Languages	English
Compatibility	Audio, Video, MobileReady

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Vector Solutions

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