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Duration 14 hours
Course Outline
Introduction to Combined Cycle Simulation
- Overview of combined cycle power generation principles
- The role and functionality of operational simulators
- Control room operator responsibilities and critical decision-making points
Simulator Interface and Plant Configuration
- Mastering the navigation of the simulator interface and system displays
- Gaining insight into gas turbines, steam turbines, HRSGs, and BOP systems
- Leveraging alarms, trends, and interlocks for immediate diagnostic purposes
Standard Operations and Critical Maneuvers
- Simulator initiation: managing steady-state operating conditions
- Executing start-up protocols and load escalation sequences
- Implementing shutdown and load reduction strategies
Incident Scenarios and Fault Simulation
- Replicating equipment breakdowns and system irregularities
- Workflows for prioritizing alarms and containing issues
- Applying corrective measures and following escalation protocols
Emergency Procedures and System Restoration
- Simulator-triggered crises: trip events and protective mechanism activations
- Performing established Emergency Shutdown (ESD) procedures
- Executing recovery, reset, and restoration to safe operational states
Operational Efficiency and Safety Evaluation
- Reducing downtime and preventing cascading failures
- Maintaining effective communication with field operators and maintenance crews
- Analyzing key performance indicators and safe operating boundaries
Final Simulator Evaluation and Constructive Feedback
- Live fault-response drills assessed by the instructor
- Post-exercise debriefing and suggestions for performance enhancement
- Discussion regarding site-specific simulator setup and subsequent steps
Conclusion and Path Forward
Requirements
- A solid grasp of thermodynamic cycles and plant instrumentation systems
- Practical experience in operating or supporting power generation control rooms
- Knowledge of combined cycle plant components and associated workflows
Target Audience
- Control room operators at combined cycle plants
- Shift supervisors and system technicians
- Staff members charged with maintaining operational reliability and managing incident response
Testimonials (1)
Technical and theoretical data of the panel.
Gabriel Fallas Montero - Electrotecnica S.A
Course - NOTIFIER NFS-32 Control Panel Configuration and Maintenance
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