Preparing for Power Plant Shutdowns
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Preparing for Power Plant Shutdowns

Martech
Updated Jan 21, 2021

 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