Combustion Turbine Power Plants

In Combustion Turbine Power Plants, you'll learn ...

• The benefits of combustion turbine power plants
• The components that make up a combustion turbine power plant
• The chemical composition of natural gas
• How natural gas is classified; The location of natural gas reserves

Overview

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Credit: 3 CPD

Length: 37 pages

This 3-hour course is about combustion turbine power plants. A combustion turbine power plant is a simple plant that typically consists of a gas turbine supplied by natural gas. These plants are not particularly efficient, but they are relatively inexpensive to build and can be installed in a short amount of time. They are ideal for short-term needs and for supplying peak needs. When used in a combined cycle plant though, the overall efficiency is very good. With large quantities of natural gas available in the US, combined cycle power plants are expected to be a major component in utility generation fleets for many years. This course covers the design and operational characteristics of combustion turbines as well as taking an in-depth look at the natural gas industry.

Learning Objectives

Upon completion of this course, participants will be able to:

• Describe the benefits of combustion turbine power plants.
• Identify the components that make up a combustion turbine power plant.
• Recognize the chemical composition of natural gas.
• Explain how natural gas is classified and identify the locations of natural gas reserves.
• Describe the efficiency of combustion turbines.
• Explain the methods to increase the efficiency of combustion turbines.
• Describe the environmental issues associated with combustion turbine power plants.

Certificate of Completion

You will be able to immediately print a certificate of completion after passing a multiple-choice quiz consisting of 25 questions. CPD credits are not awarded until the course is completed and quiz is passed.