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Duration 14 hours
Course Outline
Introduction to Combined Cycle Simulation
- Overview of combined cycle power generation
- Objectives and capabilities of operational simulators
- Roles of control room operators and critical decision points
Simulator Interface and Plant Overview
- Exploring the simulator interface and system displays
- Understanding gas turbines, steam turbines, HRSG, and BOP systems
- Leveraging alarms, trends, and interlocks for real-time diagnostics
Standard Operations and Core Maneuvers
- Simulator warm-up: Maintaining steady-state conditions
- Startup procedures and sequences for increasing load
- Strategies for shutdown and load reduction
Incident Scenarios and Fault Simulation
- Simulating equipment failures and system malfunctions
- Workflows for prioritizing alarms and containing issues
- Executing corrective actions and following escalation procedures
Emergency Protocols and Recovery
- Simulator-driven emergencies: Trip events and protective systems
- Implementing predefined emergency shutdown procedures (ESD)
- Recovery processes, resets, and restoring safe conditions
Operational Efficiency and Safety Review
- Reducing downtime and preventing cascading failures
- Maintaining effective communication with field operators and maintenance teams
- Evaluating key performance metrics and safe operating limits
Final Simulator Evaluation and Feedback
- Live fault-response exercise assessed by the instructor
- Debriefing sessions and suggestions for performance improvement
- Discussion regarding site-specific simulator configuration and future steps
Summary and Next Steps
Requirements
- A solid grasp of thermodynamic cycles and plant instrumentation
- Practical experience in operating or supporting power generation control rooms
- Accquaintance with the components and workflows of combined cycle plants
Intended Audience
- Control room operators for combined cycle plants
- Shift supervisors and system technicians
- Individuals tasked with ensuring operational reliability and incident response
