Efficient Boiler Operation

Fundamentals of Turbine Efficiency Identify energy flows that enter and exit a typical turbine generator set. Describe how the amount of energy contained in each of the energy flows can be determined. Turbine Generator Set Heat Rate Describe how to use the heat balance or input/output method to determine the heat rate for a turbine generator set. Explain how to use the American Society of Mechanical Engineers (ASME) Power Test Code 6 for acceptance testing and how to establish a benchmark for future testing. The Enthalpy Drop Method Describe how the enthalpy drop method can be used to determine the efficiency of an individual turbine section.