The course Operation and Maintenance at Fossil Fuel Power Stations It offers you the opportunity to gain an insight into a sector that is vital to the global energy supply, where demand for skilled workers continues to rise. This programme is designed to equip you with an in-depth knowledge on the different types of fuel, such as solids, liquids and gases, and its application in various power stations, from steam-water thermal power stations to diesel and combined-cycle plants. You will learn about the operation of steam generators and gas turbines, as well as the essential maintenance required for to ensure its efficiency. In addition, the course explores innovations in cogeneration, a key technology for improving energy efficiency. This online course offers you the flexibility to acquire critical skills from anywhere, preparing you to tackle the challenges of a constantly evolving sector. Upon completion, you will be better placed to contribute to effectively in the energy sector, with a comprehensive understanding of the technologies and processes that power fossil-fuel power stations.
Operation and maintenance at fossil fuel power stations
Energy
100 h
Introduction
Objectives
The main aim of this course is to provide a general overview of the various approaches to the operation and maintenance of the industrial facilities, focusing on the theoretical foundations, the regulation and the main equipment in fossil-fuel power stations.
Table of Contents
TEACHING UNIT 1. FUELS
1. Solid fuels
2. Liquid fuels
3. Gaseous fuels
TEACHING UNIT 2. STEAM-POWERED THERMAL POWER STATIONS
1. Steam generators
2. Technical description of water-steam thermal power stations
3. Chemical control of the water-vapour cycle
4. Operation of steam-water thermal power stations
5. Maintenance of steam generators
TEACHING UNIT 3. COMBINED CYCLES
1. Gas turbines
2. Technical description of combined cycles
3. Combined-cycle operation
4. Gas turbine maintenance
TEACHING UNIT 4. DIESEL POWER STATIONS
1. Diesel generators
2. Technical description of diesel power stations
3. Operation of diesel power stations
4. Maintenance of diesel power stations
TEACHING UNIT 5. COGENERATION
1. Cogeneration
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