Description:

Upon successful completion of this course, the student will be able to describe the steam water cycle in a steam generation plant. Topics will include boilers, turbines, feedwater heaters, condensers, cooling towers and auxiliary equipment. Enrollment in the course is limited to power plant technology majors or by permission of the instructor. 3 hrs. lecture/wk.

Supplies: Refer to the instructor’s course syllabus for details about any supplies that may be required.

Textbook(s): For information see - http://bookstore.jccc.net

Course Fees: NONE

Course Objectives:

Upon successful completion of this course the student should be able to:

1. List the uses of steam.
2. Describe the principals of boiler operation.
3. List and define the boiler accessories.
4. Differentiate between the various pumps used in the steam generation process.
5. Explain the function of steam turbines, condensers, and cooling towers.
6. Describe the operating and maintenance procedures for steam turbines, condensers, cooling towers, and auxiliaries.
7. List the auxiliary steam-plant equipment.

Content Outline & Competencies:

I. Steam Uses
   A. Describe the steam-plant cycle.
   B. Define power plant.
   C. Define coal-fired boilers.
   D. Define oil and gas-fired boilers.
   E. List the types of steam generators.
   F. Define boiler feedwater.
   G. List the industrial uses for steam.
   H. Define fluidized bed boilers.
   I. Explain combined cycle and cogeneration systems.

II. Boilers
   A. List the fundamentals of steam generation.
   B. Define fire-tube boilers.
   C. Define water tube boilers.
   D. Explain the steam/water separation process.
   E. Explain the principles of heat transfer.
   F. Define superheater.
   G. Define attemperation.
   H. Identify the heat-recovery equipment.
   I. Differentiate between pressurized and balanced-draft boilers.
   J. List the advantages and disadvantages of fluidized bed boilers.
   K. Explain process steam and its applications.
   L. Describe combined cycle and cogeneration systems.
   M. Describe the process of nuclear steam generation.

III. Boiler Accessories
   A. Identify and read water columns.
   B. Describe fusible plugs.
   C. Take pressure measurements.
   D. Take temperature measurement.
   E. Describe the function of feedwater regulators.
   F. Explain the need for safety valves.
   G. Explain the purpose of blowdown equipment.
   H. Define non-return valves.
   I. Identify steam piping.
   J. Describe the operation of sootblowers.
   K. List the various types of valves.

IV. Pumps
   A. Define injectors.
   B. Define duplex pumps.
   C. Define power pumps.
   D. Define vacuum pumps.
   E. Define rotary pumps.
   F. Define centrifugal pumps.
   G. Explain the concepts of fluids and pumping.
   H. List factors affecting pump operation.
   I. List the considerations for pump selection.
   J. Describe pump installation and operation.
   K. Perform pump calculations.
   L. Describe pump maintenance procedures.
   M. Describe pump testing procedures.

V. Steam Turbines, Condensers, and Cooling Towers
   A. List the types of turbines and describe their applications.
   B. List the major components of a turbine.
   C. Define and identify a thrust bearing.
   D. Define and identify packing.
   E. Define and identify the governors.
   F. Define lubrication.
   G. Explain the process for turbine control.
   H. Identify the turbine piping.
   I. Describe the function of an electric generator.
   J. Define surface condensers.
   K. Define air-cooled condensers.
   L. List the types of cooling towers.
   M. Explain the cooling tower design considerations.

VI. Operating and Maintenance Procedures for Steam Turbines, Condensers,
Cooling Towers, and Auxiliaries
   A. Describe turbine operation procedure.
   B. List turbine maintenance procedures.
   C. Explain surface condenser operation.
   D. Describe surface condenser maintenance.
   E. Describe air-cooled steam condenser operation.
   F. Describe the operation of cooling towers.
   G. Explain the maintenance procedures for cooling towers.
   H. Define traveling screen.
   I. Describe maintenance procedure for pumps.
   J. Explain the operation of steam-jet ejectors and vacuum.

VII. Auxiliary Steam-Plant Equipment
   A. Identify a feedwater heater.
   B. Describe a closed feedwater heater.
   C. Describe an open feedwater heater.
   D. Describe the operation and maintenance procedures for feedwater
heaters.
   E. Identify the condensate polishing system.
   F. Explain the process of raw water treatment.
   G. Describe an ion-exchange water conditioner system.
   H. Explain the function of evaporators.
   I. Define boiler blowdown.
   J. Explain the function steam traps.
   K. Describe pipeline separators and strainers.
   L. List the lubricants and lubricating devices.

Methods of Evaluation of Competencies:

Evaluation of student mastery of course competencies will be accomplished using the following methods:

Chapter Exams  40%
Homework       30%
Participation  10%
Final Exam     20% 

92%+   = A
83-91% = B
74-82% = C
65-73% = D
64% -  = F

Caveats:

1. Attendance is important for the successful completion of this class. If you are not present, you can not complete the required work or competencies.
2. Accommodating Students: JCCC provides a range of services to accommodate students with special requirements to participate fully in the learning process and activities. If you desire support services please contact the Student Access Center.

Disabilities:

If you are a student with a disability, and if you will be requesting accommodations, it is your responsibility to contact Access Services. Access Services will recommend any appropriate accommodations to your professor and his/her director. The professor and director will identify for you which accommodations will be arranged.

JCCC provides a range of services to allow persons with disabilities to participate in educational programs and activities. If you desire support services, contact the office of Access Services for Students With Disabilities (913) 469-8500, ext. 3521 or TDD (913) 469-3885. The Access Services office is located in the Success Center on the second floor of the Student Center.