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Duration 14 hours
Course Outline
Introduction to Combined Cycle Simulation
- Summary of combined cycle power generation
- Objectives and features of operational simulators
- Responsibilities of control room operators and critical decision nodes
Simulator Interface and Plant Overview
- Exploring the simulator interface and system displays
- Comprehending gas turbine, steam turbine, HRSG, and BOP systems
- Leveraging alarms, trends, and interlocks for immediate diagnostics
Standard Operation and Core Maneuvers
- Simulator acclimatization: functioning under steady-state parameters
- Initiating startup protocols and load ramp-up sequences
- Executing shutdown and load decrease tactics
Incident Scenarios and Fault Simulation
- Emulated equipment breakdowns and system errors
- Procedures for prioritizing alarms and containing issues
- Corrective measures and escalation strategies
Emergency Protocols and Restoration
- Simulator-initiated crises: trip events and safety mechanisms
- Carrying out preset emergency shutdown procedures (ESD)
- Recovery, resetting, and returning to secure conditions
Operational Effectiveness and Safety Evaluation
- Reducing downtime and preventing chain-reaction effects
- Maintaining coordination with field operators and maintenance crews
- Analyzing key performance indicators and safe operating boundaries
Final Simulator Evaluation and Debrief
- Real-time fault response drill with instructor assessment
- Post-exercise review and suggestions for enhancing performance
- Conversation regarding site-specific simulator settings and ongoing steps
Conclusion and Future Actions
Requirements
- Knowledge of thermodynamic cycles and plant instrumentation
- Practical experience in operating or supporting power generation control rooms
- Affinity with combined cycle plant components and operational workflows
Target Audience
- Control room operators for combined cycle plants
- Shift supervisors and system technicians
- Staff accountable for operational reliability and incident management
