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Duration 14 hours
Course Outline
Introduction to Combined Cycle Simulation
- An overview of combined cycle power generation.
- The role and capabilities of operational simulators.
- Key responsibilities and decision points for control room operators.
Simulator Interface and Plant Overview
- Navigation of the simulator interface and system displays.
- Understanding gas turbines, steam turbines, HRSG, and BOP systems.
- Utilizing alarms, trends, and interlocks for real-time diagnostics.
Normal Operation and Key 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 Injection
- Simulation of 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 systems.
- Execution of predefined Emergency Shutdown Procedures (ESD).
- Recovery processes, resets, and restoration to safe states.
Operational Efficiency and Safety Review
- Strategies to minimize downtime and prevent cascading effects.
- Maintaining effective communication with field operators and maintenance teams.
- Review of key performance metrics and safe operating boundaries.
Final Simulator Assessment and Feedback
- A live fault-response exercise evaluated by the instructor.
- Debriefing sessions and recommendations for performance enhancement.
- Discussion on site-specific simulator configurations and follow-up actions.
Summary and Next Steps
Requirements
- A solid grasp of thermodynamic cycles and plant instrumentation.
- Experience in operating or supporting power generation control rooms.
- Familiarity with the components and workflows of combined cycle plants.
Target Audience
- Control room operators in combined cycle plants.
- Shift supervisors and system technicians.
- Staff responsible for operational reliability and incident response.
