This Course provides a detailed and practical understanding of steam turbine systems and TG (Turbine Generator) island design, construction, and auxiliary systems in thermal and combined cycle power plants. It begins with an overview of steam turbines, covering types, technical features, and combinations of impulse and reaction turbines, along with construction details, axial thrust balancing, casing supports, and material selection.

Steam Turbine and TG Island Systems –Design and Construction

Steam Turbine and TG Island Systems –Design and Construction
This course is part of Steam Turbine Systems and Power Island Engineering Specialization

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Intermediate level
Recommended experience
5 hours to complete
Flexible schedule
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What you'll learn
Understand steam turbine types, technical features, and construction principles
Design, operate, and integrate TG island auxiliary systems, Plan and interpret TG building layouts across multiple floors
Develop critical piping layouts for feedwater, condensate, Apply axial thrust balancing, casing support design, and turbine material selection
Skills you'll gain
- Electrical Power
- Process Control
- Equipment Design
- Electrical Systems
- Mechanical Design
- Engineering Plans And Specifications
- Continuous Monitoring
- Thermal Management
- Energy and Utilities
- Torque (Physics)
- Engineering Tolerance
- Root Cause Analysis
- Plant Operations and Management
- Mechanical Engineering
- Chemical Engineering
- Pump Stations
- Engineering
- Electric Power Systems
- Process Design
- Hydraulics
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Assessments
2 assignments
Taught in English
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This course is part of the Steam Turbine Systems and Power Island Engineering Specialization
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