Upon completion of this lesson, you will be able to describe the basic procedures for the start-up and operation of the condensate and feedwater systems. • Explain the five basic steps typically used to place the condensate system in service • Discuss considerations taken into account when initially filling the deaerator storage tank • Describe two methods used to fill the feedwater system • List four common tasks completed when putting high and low-pressure heat exchangers in service • Describe basic checks power plant operators routinely make on the condensate and feedwater systems