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Steam Turbine Control Concepts

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  • 70min
  • Self paced
  • Trusted by professionals
  • Certification included
  • Industry standard content

Why take this course?

This self-paced course explains the control concepts used in steam turbines and how they ensure safe and efficient operation. You’ll explore what a governor is, methods of governing, response to changes in load or speed, the governing system, steam turbine controllers, and steam generator level control. Key topics include the role of the governor, throttle vs nozzle governing, what the governing system does when turbine load drops, components of the governing system, and principles and operating modes of steam turbine controllers. Through clear demonstrations and structured lessons, this course gives engineers and technicians a solid understanding of turbine control systems and operational principles.

What you'll learn

After this course, you,
• know what is a governor and its role in steam turbine control,
• understand the difference between throttle and nozzle governing,
• have seen what the governing system does when the turbine load drops,
• know the components of the governing system,
• know the protections on a Steam Turbine used by the Control System,
• are competent in the principles and operating modes of Steam Turbine Controllers.

Meet your instructor

Dimitris Antoniadis

Power Plant Maintenance Manager

Power Plant Maintenance Manager

Who should attend this course

• Engineers and technicians involved in the operation and maintenance of steam turbines at power plants, petrochemical plants, or process industries.
• Professionals seeking to strengthen their knowledge of the control systems of steam turbines.

Program & Details

  • 1. Course Overview
    2. Introduction to Control Concepts
    3. Methods of Governing
    4. Turbine Control
    5. Steam Turbine Controller
    6. Summary

  • 1. Course Overview
    2. Introduction to Protections
    3. Architecture
    4. Lube Oil System
    5. Shaft
    6. Bearing Metal Temp.
    7. Seal Oil System
    8. High and Low Pressure Turbines
    9. Condenser
    10. Boiler or Generator Trip
    11. Push Button and Over Speed
    12. Turbine Protection System Extra Notes
    13. Summary

Certification

A personal digital certificate will be made available upon successful completion of the course. A sample Certificate is shown below.

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