Heat Rate Basics

Learn how to calculate heat rate, as well as its importance and application. Enroll now!

Duration: 0.5 Hour(s) Language: English

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About This Course

Heat rate is the common measure of system efficiency in a power plant. The heat rate is a measure of the combined performance of the gas turbine cycle, the steam turbine cycle, and any other associated auxiliaries.

This module introduces the basic characteristics of heat rate and provides instruction on how to calculate heat rate.

By the end of this course, you will be able to:

Describe heat rate
Define common terminology
Describe how to use the heat rate formula

Explain how to calculate heat rate deviation
Describe how plant efficiency affects return on investment

Outline

Introduction and Terminology
Formulas and Conversion Factors
Importance of Heat Rate

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