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Duration 14 hours
Course Outline
Introduction to Combined Cycle Simulation
- Fundamentals of combined cycle power generation.
- The role and capabilities of operational simulators.
- Key responsibilities of control room operators and critical decision points.
Simulator Interface and Plant Architecture
- Mastering the simulator interface and system displays.
- In-depth understanding of gas turbines, steam turbines, HRSG, and BOP systems.
- Leveraging alarms, trends, and interlocks for real-time diagnostic insights.
Standard Operations and Critical Maneuvers
- Simulator warm-up: managing steady-state operating conditions.
- Procedures for startup and load increase 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.
- Executing corrective actions and following escalation protocols.
Emergency Protocols and Recovery Procedures
- Handling simulator-driven emergencies, including trip events and protective system activations.
- Implementing predefined Emergency Shutdown (ESD) procedures.
- Executing recovery, reset, and restoration to safe operating states.
Operational Efficiency and Safety Analysis
- Strategies to minimize downtime and prevent cascading failures.
- Maintaining effective communication with field operators and maintenance teams.
- Evaluating key performance metrics and adhering to safe operating limits.
Final Simulator Assessment and Feedback
- Live fault-response exercise assessed by an instructor.
- Debriefing session with performance improvement recommendations.
- Discussion on site-specific simulator configurations and subsequent steps.
Conclusion and Future Steps
Requirements
- A solid grasp of thermodynamic cycles and plant instrumentation.
- Practical experience in operating or supporting power generation control rooms.
- Familiarity with the components and operational workflows of combined cycle plants.
Target Audience
- Control room operators in combined cycle facilities.
- Shift supervisors and system technicians.
- Staff members responsible for operational reliability and incident management.
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- Customized Content: We adapt the syllabus and practical exercises to the real goals and needs of your project.
- Flexible Schedule: Dates and times adapted to your team's agenda.
- Format: Online (live), In-company (at your offices), or Hybrid.
Price per private group, online live training, starting from 3200 € + VAT*
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