Preparing for Power Plant Start-ups

 This lesson describes the basic checks that must be performed on plant equipment, including the boiler, turbine, and generator, prior to a power plant startup. • Recognize the role an electrical dispatcher plays in preparing for a power plant startup • Recall the purpose of determining appropriate ramp rates for starting up the boiler and turbine • List the four basic categories of pre-startup checks on each of the following: – Boiler – Steam turbine – Generator