How Watertube Boilers Work
Why take this course?
This self-paced course offers an in-depth study of watertube boilers, focusing on those used in coal-fired power plants. Explore key systems and components through 3D models and detailed explanations, covering fuel handling to the steam cycle. The course includes video lectures, quizzes, and awards a certificate with PDH credits upon completion, enhancing your understanding of boiler operation and power generation.
What you'll learn
What you will learn:
• Detailed examination of the fuel system, including coal storage, pulverization, and delivery to the furnace.
• Understanding of the water and steam systems, including boiler feedwater treatment, steam generation, and superheating.
• Exploration of primary and secondary superheaters and their contributions to steam temperature and quality.
• Overview of the reheating process and its role in enhancing turbine efficiency in power generation.
About the course
Join us in this comprehensive exploration of how watertube boilers function, particularly those employed in coal-fired power stations. We'll dissect all the primary systems associated with these large boilers, examining their main components and elucidating their operational principles. Using 3D models and detailed breakdowns, we'll navigate through the intricate workings of watertube boilers, from the fuel system to the steam cycle. By the end of this course, you'll have a profound understanding of the inner workings of watertube boilers and their significance in power generation.
Who should attend this course
• Engineers involved in power generation; particularly in coal-fired plants.• Students pursuing studies in mechanical engineering; energy systems; or related disciplines.
• Individuals interested in understanding the intricacies of power plant operations and steam-based energy generation.
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