Power Plant Protection: Boiler and Turbine Protections

Describe the basic operation of a balanced-draft controlled circulation drum-type boiler. Identify and describe the basic requirements for starting up a boiler. Identify common boiler combustion problems. Describe automatic controls that regulate the combustion process. Describe actions that operators can take to address combustion problems. Identify automatic protective devices associated with the combustion process. Identify common problems that occur on the water and steam side of a boiler. Describe actions that operators can take to address water and steam problems. Identify automatic protective devices associated with the boiler steam/water cycle. Identify common temperature-related and pressure-related turbine problems. Describe actions that operators can take to address turbine problems related to temperature and pressure. Identify automatic protective devices associated with temperature and pressure problems. Describe turbine problems associated with overspeed vibration and eccentricity. Describe actions that operators can take to address overspeed vibration and eccentricity problems. Identify automatic protective devices associated with overspeed vibration and eccentricity problems.