551-Series: Circulating Water System Courses
551-01 Introduction to the Circulating Water System
Learn the design and operation of a circulating water system.
Upon completion of the course, you will be able to identify, understand, and discuss the following:
- Function of circulating water system and its role in the operation of a power plant
- Typical components used in a circulating water system
- Flow paths that bring circulating water into, through and out of a typical power plant
- System operation during:
- Start-up
- Normal use
- Shutdown
551-02 Function of the Circulating Water System
Learn the design and operation of a circulating water system.
Upon completion of the course, you will be able to identify, understand, and discuss the following:
- Function of the circulating water system.
- Contribution to efficient power plant operation.
- Use of water and air as cooling mediums.
- Commonly used system designs and identify conditions appropriate for the use of each
551-03 Circulating Water System Components
Learn the components that make up a circulating water system and explain their functions.
Upon completion of the course, you will be able to identify, understand, and discuss the following:
- Common circulating water system designs
- Components of a once through type system and describe their features
- Components of a recirculating circulating water system and describe their features
551-04 Circulating Water Start-up
Learn to explain the steps required to safely start the circulating water system.
Upon completion of the course, you will be able to identify, understand, and discuss the following:
- Prepare to starting circulating water system
- Checks performed prior to start-up
- Steps completed during start-up
- Operators' responsibilities during start-up
- Inspections and checks performed after start-up
551-05 Circulating Water System Normal Operations
Learn how to monitor and adjust the circulating water system during normal operations.
Upon completion of the course, you will be able to identify, understand, and discuss the following:
- Circulating water system operating parameters.
- How parameters are monitored, and explain how to make minor changes and adjustments.
- Circulating water system maintenance during normal operations.
- Roles of the field and control room operators, and discuss the importance of coordinating their activities.
- Cycle efficiency
551-06 Circulating Water System Shutdown
Learn circulating water system shutdown procedures.
Upon completion of the course, you will be able to identify, understand, and discuss the following:
- Circumstances that prompt shutdown of the circulating water system
- Typical shutdown preparations
- Safety measures associated with shutdown
- Steps to shut down the circulating water system
551-07 Circulating Water System Controls
Learn typical instruments and control systems used with the circulating water system.
Upon completion of the course, you will be able to identify, understand, and discuss the following:
- Importance of monitoring and managing the circulating water system.
- Use of the following instruments:
- Level Indicator
- Differential Pressure Detector
- Flow Meter
- Pressure Meter
- Temperature Detector
- Automatic controls typically used in the circulating water system:
- Intake Structure Instruments
- Cooling Tower Instruments
- Condenser Instruments
