Steam boilers and turbinesLaajuus (5 cr)

Objective

After this study unit, a student is able to
- explain the construction of components of steam boiler components
- analyze fuel properties
- analyze the function of boilers based on measurements
- calculate combustion based on chemical equations
- calculate energy balances and efficiency of boiler
- explain the working principle of water treatment devices
- knows how boilers are operated safety according to the regulations
- explain the construction and working principle of turbines
- calculate the power and efficiency of turbines

Content

- fuels, their properties and handling
- calculation of combustion (air demand, excess air ratio, composition of flue gases)
- water treatment and water circuits of steam boilers
- construction of boilers (furnace, heat exchangers, flue gas cleaning)
- regulation of steam boilers
- legistlation related to steam boilers
- construction of different turbines (water, steam, gas)
- working principle of turbines
- calculation of efficiency and energy balances of boilers and turbines

Qualifications

District heating

Assessment criteria, good (3)

Excellent (5), good (4-3), satisfactory (2-1), fail (0)