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Power Plant Challenge
Steam, megawatts and load swings - keep the unit stable and efficient.
Difficulty: AdvancedPlay time: about 15 minutes
Workplace narrative
Grid demand is swinging and your unit must follow load while staying inside safe steam conditions. Manage firing rate, feedwater and turbine valves as the dispatcher calls.
Why this skill matters
Power engineers and plant operators.
Learning objectives
- Follow load within limits
- Protect steam conditions
- Keep heat rate low
Equipment and components
Boiler and turbine (3D)Control panelGeneratorAlarm system
Technical principles
- Steam cycle
- Load following
- Efficiency (heat rate)
How to play
- Answer the dispatcher's load calls
- Adjust boiler and turbine
- Avoid trips and violations
Rules
- Under development - full rules arrive with the game
Formula and calculation section
Efficiency
eta = output / input
Power out over fuel energy in.
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Play right here
The full game runs on this page - no account, no install. Or open the full-screen play mode with the button above.
Feedback approach
Each excursion shows the steam conditions that were violated.
Common mistakes
- Chasing load with firing alone
- Ignoring drum level during transients
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Keep learning
Return to the Power / Energy hub to see the full skill path.