Power Generation: Power Plants And Turbines

Comprehensive overview of Power Generation Plants: Steam & Gas Turbines, Efficiency, and Combined Cycle Plants

What you'll learn

Explain thermodynamic principles and their role in power generation.

Identify key components and functions of steam power plants.

Describe steam turbine types, control, and maintenance practices.

Analyze gas turbine parts, design considerations, and efficiency.

Understand gas turbine performance optimization methods.

Explain sealing mechanisms and compressor performance in gas turbines.

Evaluate combined cycle power plants and their operational benefits.

Assess environmental and efficiency factors in power plant operations.

Requirements

Basic understanding of physics and thermodynamics is helpful but not required.

Familiarity with engineering concepts is beneficial.

No prior experience in power generation is needed.

A willingness to learn and engage with technical concepts.

Description

Power Generation: Power Plants and Turbines is a comprehensive course designed for engineers, technicians, students, and professionals interested in understanding the fundamentals of power generation. This course provides an in-depth exploration of steam power plants, gas turbines, and combined cycle power plants, covering their components, design, operation, and efficiency optimization.The course begins with a review of essential thermodynamic principles, including the laws of thermodynamics, system boundaries, and energy exchange concepts. Students will then explore steam power plants, learning about critical components such as boilers, steam turbines, condensers, and feedwater heaters. The course also covers steam turbine types, control systems, maintenance strategies, and performance monitoring techniques.Moving to gas turbines, students will gain insights into turbine parts, design considerations, and efficiency enhancement methods, including intercooling, reheating, and regeneration. Advanced topics such as compressor sealing mechanisms and magnetic bearings will also be discussed.The course concludes with an overview of combined cycle power plants, highlighting their components, operational advantages, and maintenance strategies.By the end of this course, learners will have a solid foundation in power generation technologies, enabling them to analyze, optimize, and troubleshoot power plant systems effectively. No prior experience is required—just a passion for learning about energy and engineering!

Overview

Section 1: Introduction

Lecture 1 Introduction

Section 2: Module 1 - Review of Thermodynamic Principles

Lecture 2 Objectives

Lecture 3 Laws of Thermodynamics

Lecture 4 System and Surroundings

Lecture 5 Surroundings: Detailed Explanation

Lecture 6 State and Equilibrium

Section 3: Module 2 - Steam Power Plants

Lecture 7 History and Overview

Lecture 8 Fire-Tube Boilers

Lecture 9 The Water-Tube Boilers

Lecture 10 The Steam Drum, Downcomer and Mud Drums

Lecture 11 Superheaters and Reheaters

Lecture 12 Steam Turbines and Steam Turbine Reheaters

Lecture 13 Steam Turbine Condenser and Feed Water Heater

Lecture 14 Power Plant Calculations

Section 4: Module 3 - Steam Turbines and Auxilaries

Lecture 15 Objectives

Lecture 16 Turbine Types

Lecture 17 Turbine Control Systems and Maintenance

Lecture 18 Power Station Performance Monitoring

Lecture 19 Turbine Governing Systems

Lecture 20 Steam Chests and Valves

Lecture 21 Turbine Protective Devices

Lecture 22 Lubrication Systems

Section 5: Module 4 - Gas Turbines and Compressors

Lecture 23 Objectives

Lecture 24 Introduction

Lecture 25 Gas Turbine Parts - Inlet Section

Lecture 26 Gas Turbine Parts - Compressor

Lecture 27 Gas Turbine Parts - Diffuser

Lecture 28 Gas Turbine Parts - Combustion Chamber

Lecture 29 Gas Turbine Parts - The Turbine

Lecture 30 Gas Turbine Parts - Exhaust

Lecture 31 Beyond the Core Components

Section 6: Module 5 - Gas Turbine Design Considerations & Calculations

Lecture 32 Gas Turbine Design Considerations

Lecture 33 Gas Turbine Calculations

Section 7: Module 6 - Gas Turbine Efficiency Methods

Lecture 34 Introduction

Lecture 35 Intercooling

Lecture 36 Reheating

Lecture 37 Regeneration

Lecture 38 Key Factors Affect the Efficiency

Lecture 39 Strategies for Optimizing Performance

Section 8: Module 7 - Gas Turbines Sealing Mechanisms

Lecture 40 Dynamic Compressor Performance in Gas Turbines

Lecture 41 Compressor Seal Systems

Lecture 42 Dry Seals

Lecture 43 Advanced Sealing Mechanisms

Lecture 44 Magnetic Bearings

Section 9: Module 8 - Combined Cycle Power Plants

Lecture 45 Introduction

Lecture 46 Components of Combined Cycle Power Plants

Lecture 47 Steam Turbine Cycle Rankine Cycle

Lecture 48 Applications of Single Shaft Combined Cycle Power Plants

Lecture 49 Overview of Combined Cycle Operation and Maintenance - Part 1

Lecture 50 Overview of Combined Cycle Operation and Maintenance - Part 2

Engineers, technicians, and professionals in power generation.,Students and graduates in mechanical, electrical, or energy engineering.,Plant operators and maintenance personnel seeking technical knowledge.,Anyone interested in steam, gas turbines, and power plant operations.