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Duration 14 hours
Course Outline
Introduction to Combined Cycle Simulation
- Introduction to combined cycle power generation
- The role and functionality of operational simulators
- The responsibilities of control room operators and critical decision-making moments
Simulator Interface and Plant Overview
- Interacting with the simulator interface and system displays
- Gaining insight into gas turbine, steam turbine, HRSG, and BOP systems
- Leveraging alarms, trends, and interlocks for immediate diagnostics
Normal Operation and Key Maneuvers
- Simulator familiarization: maintaining steady-state operations
- Startup sequences and load ramping procedures
- Strategies for shutdown and load reduction
Incident Scenarios and Fault Injection
- Simulating equipment breakdowns and system failures
- Workflows for prioritizing alarms and containing issues
- Remedial actions and escalation protocols
Emergency Protocols and Recovery
- Simulator-triggered emergencies: trip events and protective mechanisms
- Implementing established emergency shutdown procedures (ESD)
- Recovery, reset, and returning to safe operating conditions
Operational Efficiency and Safety Review
- Reducing downtime and preventing cascading failures
- Maintaining effective communication with field operators and maintenance staff
- Evaluating key performance indicators and safe operating boundaries
Final Simulator Assessment and Feedback
- Live fault-response drill with instructor-led evaluation
- Post-exercise debriefing and suggestions for performance enhancement
- Discussion on site-specific simulator setup and subsequent actions
Summary and Next Steps
Requirements
- A solid grasp of thermodynamic cycles and plant instrumentation
- Practical experience in operating or assisting in power generation control rooms
- Knowledge of 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 response
