The simplified simulation of a boiler, turbine and related control systems
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1998
Authors
Turner, Anthony John
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Abstract
The simple simulation of a power generating unit has numerous advantages in the fields of
engineering, testing and training. This dissertation investigates the effectiveness of a
simple reduced boiler and turbine model as an engineering tool. The implementation of a
simple model of a physical boiler up, turbine is described, as well as the implementation
of the unit controls.
Results of actual tests performed on a generating unit are compared with the simulated
data from identical tests. These comparisons show good correlation between the
simulation and actual test data, leading to the conclusion that a simplified model is
adequate as an engineering tool.
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A dissertation submitted to the Faculty of Engineering, University of the
Witwatersrand, Johannesburg in fulfillment of the requirements for the
degree of Master of Science in Engineering.
Keywords
Boilers., Turbines., Control systems.