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AUXILIARY SYSTEMS (BOP)
IN SOLAR THERMAL POWER PLANTS

 The set of auxiliary systems of a solar thermal power plant consists of a heterogeneous group of equipment
  that provide a range of services to the plant. The course of auxiliary systems (BOP, balance of plant) reviews each of these systems, analyzing the operation principles, equipment that make up these systems and the major problems that they can cause.

Next edition: REMAINING SCHEDULE Course fee: 495 € + 18% VAT Courses in company: This course can be done anytime at the customer premises. Check prices and conditions by calling 91 126 37 66 or sending an email to info@renovetec.com Distance learning course: This course can be done any time from a distance. Check prices and conditions by calling 91 126 37 66 or sending an email to info@renovetec.com Special condition for unemployed people and recent graduates

COURSE DETAILS

Type of Course: On site classes, based on a presentation developed with the help of programs like
Power Point

Duration: 13  hours

Course Level:  Medium. It is assumed that participants have a previous knowledge in industrial installations and they have some work experience.

Material: Colour Book 17 x 24 Paperback. 

Practices:  Not performed

Course Director:  Santiago García Garrido, Bachelor in Chemistry and Technical Director RENOVETEC. Author of numerous books on industrial maintenance and electrical generation.

Usual Speakers:  Beatrice Scola, Alex Lupión, Carlos Hernández, Santiago Mirabal

COURSE CONTENT

• What is the BOP (Balance of plant)?
• The importance of BOP
• Systems that make up the BOP

• System function
• Types of cooling
• Pumps
• Cooling tower
• Cooling tower elements
• Chemical control of the cooling tower
• Air condensers and dry coolers

• Elements that are part of the closed coolingsystem
• Water of the closed cooling system

• System function
• Demineralized water characteristic parameters
• Pumping from the public channel
• Filtration
• Decalcification and softening
• Reverse osmosis
• Deionized water evaporative productionsystems
• Refining systems
• Drinking water production

• System function
• Compressed air characteristic parameters
• Types of compressors
• Storage tanks
• Air drying

• System function
• Natural gas
• Natural gas characteristic parameters
• Elements that make up a RMS

• Water storage tanks
• Pipeline network
• Pumps
• Detection systems
• Fire prevention switchboard

• Boiler water
• Tower purges
• Water rejected from the water treatment plant
• Sanitary water