The course Coal-fired power stations offers you a comprehensive insight into the fascinating world of coal-fired power generation, a sector which, despite the environmental challenges, remains crucial to the global energy mix. With growing demand for professionals trained in sustainable technologies and innovative processes, This course equips you with the skills needed to understand the carbon cycle, how steam boilers and turbines work, as well as refrigeration systems and the water-steam cycle. You will learn about the key environmental considerations for minimising environmental impact and keep up to date with the technological advances that are transforming the sector. Taking this online course will enable you to gain valuable knowledge whilst enjoying the flexibility of studying from anywhere, preparing you to tackle the challenges of the the future of energy.
Coal-fired power stations
Energy
65 hours
Introduction
Objectives
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Understanding the basic workings of the coal-fired power stations.
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Identify the stages of the cycle from the coal in thermal power stations.
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To analyse the process of generation from steam in the boiler.
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Assess the efficiency of the turbines from steam in the thermal cycle.
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Explain how the circuit from cooling from water.
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Recognise the environmental considerations in thermal power generation.
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Explore the innovative processes used in coal-fired power stations.
Table of Contents
TEACHING UNIT 1. POWER GENERATION IN COAL-FIRED POWER STATIONS
1. Introduction
2. Basic thermodynamics
TEACHING UNIT 2. THE CARBON CYCLE
1. Fuels
2. Coal handling
3. Types of coal and power station operations
TEACHING UNIT 3. THE BOILER. WATER-STEAM CIRCUIT. AIR-GAS CIRCUIT
1. Steam generators in thermal power stations
2. Water-steam circuit
3. Fuel, air and exhaust gas system
TEACHING UNIT 4. STEAM TURBINES
1. Introduction
2. Euler’s theorem applied to the steam turbine
3. Architecture and components of steam turbines
4. Insulation and flow control equipment
5. Prevention of backflow into the turbine
6. Speed control
7. Turbine safety systems
8. Turbine bypass system
9. Auxiliary systems
10. Common faults in steam turbines
11. Preventative maintenance of steam turbines
TEACHING UNIT 5. REFRIGERATION. WATER SYSTEMS
1. Introduction
2. Circulating water system
3. Condensate drainage system
4. Feed water system
5. Cycle water heaters
TEACHING UNIT 6. ENVIRONMENTAL CONSIDERATIONS IN COAL-FIRED POWER GENERATION
1. Introduction
2. Emissions and discharges from a thermal power station
3. Air pollution
4. Technologies for reducing atmospheric emissions
5. Water pollution control
6. Disposal of solid waste
TEACHING UNIT 7. INNOVATIVE PROCESSES IN COAL-FIRED POWER STATIONS
1. Introduction
2. Fluidised-bed boilers
3. Coal gasification
4. Supercritical power stations
5. Conclusions
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