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Steam Power Plant Experiment: Objective
Steam Power Plant Experiment: Objective
Steam Power Plant Experiment: Objective
OBJECTIVE
1. To gain exposure to actual steam power plant systems and operation by touring the
campus power plant.
BACKGROUND
All steam power systems are based upon the simple ideal Rankine cycle which is
shown below.
boiler
Q ProcessSteam
ProcessSteam
5P
7
5 6
Turbine turb
W
Boiler
3 9
2 1
cond
Q
Pump Condenser
p um p
W
Makeup
Water
2. During your regular lab session your TA will introduce you to the RANKINE
program. Complete Worksheet II. This is to be done with your regular sub-group.