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WATER STEAM CYCLE
IN SOLAR TERMAL POWER PLANTS

 The water-steam cycle is the system responsible for transferring heat from the boiler or heat exchanger to the steam turbine, condensing later to return to the equipment that adds heat and thus closing the cycle.
The course reviews the Rankine cycle. It explains concepts related to the steam (superheated steam, saturated steam, saturated liquid, superheated steam, dry saturated steam, etc.). It also details each of the equipment involved (boilers, heat exchangers, pumps, degasser, condenser ), and it explains the chemical treatment necessary in the cycle to avoid fouling and corrosion problems, like this it explains the operation and maintenance of this important system

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:  Between 13 and 16 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

• System function
• Characteristic parameters
• Steam system comparison between solar thermal power plants and other power plants

• Basic Concepts of the steam system
• Process diagram analysis in solar thermal power plants

• Economizer
• Evaporator
• Superheater
• Degasser
• Main condenser and steam condenser seals
• Feed water circuit
• Condensate circuit
• Valves of the system: bypass valves, drain valves, steam traps, etc.
• Seal steam
• Control system

• Dissolved oxygen control
• PH control
• Conductivity control
• Measuring points

• Systems delivery
• Cold commissioning
• Chemical Cleaning and pipes blowing
• Hot commissioning

• Start-up and shutdown
• Checking the operating parameters
• Common working routine
• Consequences of frequent Start-ups and shutdowns

• Daily inspections
• Minor revisions
• Overhaul or major revision

• It is recommended to keep spare parts in stock
• Spare parts optimization
• Mechanical tools
• Electrical maintenance tools
• Instrumentation tools