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Regenerative Feed Heating and Condenser System

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Regenerative Feed Heating and Condenser System

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Gain insight into a topic and learn the fundamentals.
Intermediate level

Recommended experience

5 hours to complete
Flexible schedule
Learn at your own pace

What you'll learn

  • Analyze steam power cycles and understand efficiency limitations. Design and optimize regenerative feed heating systems.

  • Evaluate feedwater heater performance (TTD & DCA). Configure extraction steam systems and implement turbine protection.

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August 2026

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This course is part of the Steam Turbine Systems and Power Island Engineering Specialization
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There are 2 modules in this course

This module provides a comprehensive understanding of regenerative feed heating systems used to improve the thermal efficiency of steam power plants. It covers the limitations of the Carnot cycle, the fundamentals of the Rankine cycle including internal and external irreversibility, methods of increasing cycle efficiency, and the concept of regeneration. The module explains practical regenerative heating, feedwater heaters, their advantages and impact on cycle efficiency, the actual regenerative Rankine cycle, and important feedwater heater terminologies and classifications. It also covers the working principles, construction, thermal design, material selection, applicable codes and standards, extraction steam systems, turbine protection, feedwater heater protection, and operational aspects of closed feedwater heaters.

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This module provides detailed knowledge of steam turbine condensers and their role in maintaining efficient power plant operation. It covers condenser functions, technical characteristics, construction features, design aspects, thermal expansion considerations, and physical layout within the turbine-generator building. The module also explains condenser heat load calculations, cooling water requirements, condenser design methodologies, case studies, performance curves, and the operation of air-cooled condensers, including their functions, system descriptions, selection criteria, and major components.

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