Steam Engines and Pumps: Introduction
e-Learning
About the eLearning Course
This course will teach you about steam engine and pump basics, steam engine and pump valves, constructing steam engines and pumps, and steam engine control.
Target Audience
Operations personnel who require a fundamental understanding of knowledge to operate and maintain facilities. Also suitable for maintenance and technician personnel whether new to their roles or seasoned experts looking to enhance their skills.You Will Learn
Participants will learn how to:
- Describe how energy and motion produce work.
- Describe how a steam engine and pump convert heat to mechanical energy.
- Identify components of the steam engine and pump.
- Describe the difference between inlet and exhaust valves.
- Identify the purpose and function of an eccentric link.
- Identify the purpose and function of balanced piston slide valves.
- Identify the different types of poppet valves.
- Describe the function of a uniflow engine.
- Describe the construction and function of cylinders.
- Describe how rings protect the piston.
- Describe the function of the piston rod and connecting rod.
- Describe how governors control engine speed.
- Describe the purpose of hydraulic and inertial governors.
- Describe the purpose of trip pins.
