•     Steam and gas turbines TX00CN26-3003 26.08.2019-22.12.2019  5 credits  (TXO17S1, ...) +-
    Learning outcomes of the course
    On completion of the course, the student will be familiar with the operating principles and structure of gas and steam.
    The student will be familiar with the operating principles and control of turbines, and knows how to maintain turbines.
    The student will understand the importance of the turbines in energy production.
    Prerequisites and co-requisites
    Energy technology of power plant
    Course contents
    Different types of turbines
    Criteria for the dimensioning and performance of compressors and turbines
    The working principle and structures of steam turbines
    The efficiency of steam turbines
    Steam turbine power control, defects and maintenance
    Turbine bypass system, sealing and leakage steam system, ejectors, nozzles and tap
    Condensate and feed water system, pre-heating, reheating and condensing
    Turbine bearing and lubrication system
    Turbine control and assurance system for oil
    Gas turbines and their ideal and actual cycles
    Gas turbine combustion chambers, their performance and emissions
    The combined steam and gas turbine processes, as well as various plant options and connections
    Materials used in turbines
    Vibration and forces of rotating machines
    Assessment criteria
    Satisfactory
    The student can distinguish between different types of steam turbine and is familiar with the losses of steam turbines.
    The student is able to calculate the ideal gas turbine cycle.
    The student is able to calculate the ideal and actual steam turbine cycle.
    The student is familiar with steam turbine power control methods and failures, and the basics of the maintenance of steam turbines.
    Good
    The student understands the importance of velocity triangles in calculating the performance of steam turbine stage, and is able to calculate the turbine efficiencies
    The student is familiar with steam turbine power control methods, as well as their starting and stopping procedures.
    The student knows the condensate and feed water system, and the operations of steam turbine auxiliary and safety systems
    The student is able to calculate the actual gas turbine cycle by taking into account the losses of components
    The student is familiar with the causes of faults, and their repair potential, in steam and gas turbines.
    Excellent
    The student knows the basics of dimensioning the combustion chamber of gas and steam turbines.
    The student is familiar with the combined steam and gas turbine plant process variations, and understands the impact of the selected parameters on performance and economy of use
    The student knows the steam turbine power control methods, starting and stopping procedures.
    The student is familiar with the causes of faults in steam and gas turbines, as well as their repair potential and inspection.
    Name of lecturer(s)

    Jarmo Ivaska

    Mode of delivery

    Face-to-face

    Language of instruction

    Tuition in Finnish

    Timing

    26.08.2019 - 22.12.2019

    Enrollment date

    27.08.2019 - 30.08.2019

    Group(s)
    • TXO17S1
    • ENE17
    Seats

    0 - 42

    Unit, in charge

    (2016-2018) Clean Technology

    Teacher(s)

    Jarmo Ivaska

    Degree Programme

    Degree Programme in Energy and Environmental Technology

    Unit location

    Leiritie 1

    Evaluation scale

    0-5