Preparing for Power Plant Shutdowns

 At the end of this lesson, you will be able to describe the basic tasks that must be performed on plant equipment prior to a power plant shutdown. • List and define the three classifications of power plant shutdowns • Discuss the purpose of blowing soot and removing ash from the boiler • Discuss coal system preparations completed prior to a scheduled shutdown • Explain what four conditions must simultaneously exist while reducing the firing rate on a boiler • Describe each of the basic tasks associated with ramping-down a turbine/ generator