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Duration 14 hours
Course Outline
Introduction to Combined Cycle Simulation
- Overview of combined cycle power generation
- The role and capabilities of operational simulators
- Responsibilities of control room operators and critical decision points
Simulator Interface and Plant Overview
- Interacting with the simulator interface and system displays
- Comprehending gas turbine, steam turbine, HRSG, and BOP systems
- Leveraging alarms, trends, and interlocks for real-time diagnostics
Normal Operation and Key Maneuvers
- Simulator warm-up: managing steady-state conditions
- Procedures for startup and increasing load
- Strategies for shutdown and reducing load
Incident Scenarios and Fault Injection
- Simulating equipment failures and system malfunctions
- Workflows for prioritizing alarms and containing issues
- Executing corrective actions and following escalation procedures
Emergency Protocols and Recovery
- Managing simulator-driven emergencies, including trip events and protective systems
- Implementing predefined emergency shutdown procedures (ESD)
- Executing recovery, reset, and restoration to safe states
Operational Efficiency and Safety Review
- Reducing downtime and preventing cascading effects
- Maintaining effective communication with field operators and maintenance teams
- Evaluating key performance metrics and safe operating limits
Final Simulator Assessment and Feedback
- Live fault-response exercise with instructor-led evaluation
- Debriefing sessions and recommendations for performance improvement
- Discussion on site-specific simulator configuration and next steps
Summary and Next Steps
Requirements
- A solid grasp of thermodynamic cycles and plant instrumentation
- Hands-on experience in operating or supporting power generation control rooms
- Knowledge of combined cycle plant components and associated workflows
Target Audience
- Control room operators in combined cycle plants
- Shift supervisors and system technicians
- Staff members tasked with operational reliability and incident response
