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 Duration 14 hours

Course Outline

Introduction to Combined Cycle Simulation

  • Fundamentals of combined cycle power generation
  • Objectives and functionalities of operational simulators
  • Roles of control room operators and critical decision-making moments

Simulator Interface and Plant Overview

  • Navigation of simulator interfaces and system displays
  • Insights into gas turbines, steam turbines, HRSG, and BOP systems
  • Leveraging alarms, trends, and interlocks for real-time analysis

Normal Operation and Key Maneuvers

  • Simulator familiarization: managing steady-state conditions
  • Procedures for startup and load ramp-up sequences
  • Strategies for shutdown and load reduction

Incident Scenarios and Fault Injection

  • Simulating equipment failures and system malfunctions
  • Workflows for prioritizing alarms and containing issues
  • Implementing corrective measures and escalation protocols

Emergency Protocols and Recovery

  • Simulator-based emergencies: trip events and protective system activation
  • Execution of predefined Emergency Shutdown (ESD) procedures
  • Process for recovery, reset, and return to safe operating status

Operational Efficiency and Safety Review

  • Reducing downtime and preventing cascading failures
  • Maintaining effective communication with field operators and maintenance crews
  • Evaluation of key performance indicators and safe operating boundaries

Final Simulator Assessment and Feedback

  • Live fault-response drill with instructor evaluation
  • Post-exercise debrief and suggestions for performance enhancement
  • Discussion on site-specific simulator settings and future follow-ups

Summary and Next Steps

Requirements

  • Knowledge of thermodynamic cycles and plant instrumentation systems
  • Practical experience in operating or supporting power generation control rooms
  • Understanding of combined cycle plant components and operational workflows

Target Audience

  • Operators in combined cycle plant control rooms
  • Shift supervisors and system technicians
  • Staff responsible for operational reliability and incident management

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