Steam Cycle Flashcards
1
Q
What are the 4 parts of the Basic Steam Cycle?
A
Generation
Expansion
Condensation
Feed
2
Q
What happens during the Generation phase?
A
The boiler generates steam
The Force Draft Blower (FDB) provides air for combustion
The Electric (Light Off) FDB provides air for the light off of the boiler
3
Q
What happens during the Expansion phase?
A
The HP turbine pushes steam to the LP turbine
Transforms heat energy into mechanical work
Turns the shaft
4
Q
What happens during the Condensation phase?
A
The Condenser forces steam to the Condensate Pump w Condensate Pump to the Air Ejector Condenser steam to water Removes gases Replenishes water supply
5
Q
What happens during the Feed Phase?
A
The De-aerating Fuel Tank (DFT) de-aerates, stores and pre-heats water
The Booster Pump pass water and maintains pressure from the DFT to the Main Feed Pump
The Main Feed Pump discharges water to the boiler and high pressure
