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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