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This course specialization provides a comprehensive introduction to gas-based and nuclear power generation technologies, focusing on plant configuration, major systems, and operational principles. It begins with the advantages and historical development of gas turbine power plants, covering open cycle and combined cycle power plants along with their layouts. Learners gain detailed understanding of gas turbine components, auxiliary systems, and associated subsystems such as intake filtration, turbine cooling, lubrication and jacking oil systems, hydraulic and control oil systems, blow-off systems, fuel gas and fuel oil systems, water injection, purge water, sealing air supply, and compressor cleaning techniques. The specialization further explains the role and classification of Heat Recovery Steam Generators (HRSG) in combined cycle power plants, along with layout inputs, configuration-based classifications, and key layout considerations. In addition, the course introduces nuclear power plant technology, covering working principles, components, reactor classifications, and thermodynamic cycles. Detailed attention is given to Boiling Water Reactors, Pressurized Heavy Water Reactors, Gas-Cooled and Breeder Reactors, including safety systems, Indian PHWR safety features, fuel and water systems, major nuclear accidents, waste disposal, site selection, and plant layout. This integrated approach builds a strong foundation in modern power generation systems.

Syllabus

Combine Cycle Power Plant
- This module provides a comprehensive understanding of gas-based power plants and combined cycle power plant technology. It covers the advantages and historical development of gas turbines, open cycle and combined cycle power plant configurations, major gas turbine components, and auxiliary systems. The module explains the functioning and importance of Heat Recovery Steam Generators (HRSG), gas turbine plant layouts, intake and filtration systems, turbine cooling, lubrication systems, hydraulic and control oil systems, fuel systems, water injection, sealing air, compressor cleaning techniques, and design considerations associated with different gas-based power plant layouts.
Nuclear Power Plant
- This module provides a fundamental understanding of nuclear power plant technology, including its working principles, major components, reactor classifications, and safety aspects. It covers different types of power reactors such as boiling water reactors, pressurized heavy water reactors, gas-cooled reactors, and breeder reactors. The module also explains nuclear fuel and water systems, reactor safety measures, Indian PHWR safety features, major nuclear power plant accidents, waste disposal methods, site selection criteria, plant layouts, and thermodynamic cycles associated with nuclear power generation.