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Duration 14 hours
Course Outline
Introduction to Combined Cycle Simulation
- General overview of combined cycle power generation.
- Objectives and functionalities of operational simulators.
- The role of control room operators and critical decision-making points.
Simulator Interface and Plant Overview
- Navigation through the simulator interface and system displays.
- Insights into gas turbine, steam turbine, HRSG, and BOP systems.
- Utilization of alarms, trends, and interlocks for immediate diagnostic analysis.
Normal Operation and Key Maneuvers
- Simulator warm-up: managing operations under steady-state conditions.
- Procedures for startup and load increase sequences.
- Strategies for shutdown and load reduction.
Incident Scenarios and Fault Injection
- Simulated equipment failures and system malfunctions.
- Workflows for prioritizing alarms and containing issues.
- Corrective measures and escalation protocols.
Emergency Protocols and Recovery
- Handling simulator-driven emergencies, including trip events and protective system activations.
- Execution of predefined emergency shutdown procedures (ESD).
- Steps for recovery, reset, and restoring safe operating conditions.
Operational Efficiency and Safety Review
- Techniques to minimize downtime and prevent cascading failures.
- Maintaining effective communication with field operators and maintenance teams.
- Review of key performance metrics and safe operating boundaries.
Final Simulator Assessment and Feedback
- Live fault-response exercise accompanied by instructor evaluation.
- Debriefing sessions and suggestions for performance enhancement.
- Discussion on site-specific simulator setup and subsequent steps.
Summary and Next Steps
Requirements
- Knowledge of thermodynamic cycles and plant instrumentation systems.
- Practical experience in operating or supporting power generation control rooms.
- Proficiency with combined cycle plant components and associated operational workflows.
Target Audience
- Operators in combined cycle plant control rooms.
- Shift supervisors and system technicians.
- Staff members tasked with operational reliability and incident response duties.
