Course Outline

Introduction to Combined Cycle Simulation

  • Overview of combined cycle power generation
  • Purpose and capabilities of operational simulators
  • Control room operator roles and key decision points

Simulator Interface and Plant Overview

  • Navigating the simulator interface and system displays
  • Understanding gas turbine, steam turbine, HRSG, and BOP systems
  • Using alarms, trends, and interlocks for real-time diagnostics

Normal Operation and Key Maneuvers

  • Simulator warm-up: operating under steady-state conditions
  • Startup procedures and load increase sequences
  • Shutdown and load reduction strategies

Incident Scenarios and Fault Injection

  • Simulated equipment failures and system malfunctions
  • Response workflows for alarm prioritization and containment
  • Corrective actions and escalation procedures

Emergency Protocols and Recovery

  • Simulator-driven emergencies: trip events and protective systems
  • Executing predefined emergency shutdown procedures (ESD)
  • Recovery, reset, and restoration to safe conditions

Operational Efficiency and Safety Review

  • Minimizing downtime and avoiding cascading effects
  • Maintaining communication with field operators and maintenance teams
  • Review of key performance metrics and safe operating limits

Final Simulator Assessment and Feedback

  • Live fault-response exercise with instructor evaluation
  • Debriefing and performance improvement recommendations
  • Discussion on site-specific simulator configuration and follow-up

Summary and Next Steps

Requirements

  • An understanding of thermodynamic cycles and plant instrumentation
  • Experience operating or supporting power generation control rooms
  • Familiarity with combined cycle plant components and workflows

Audience

  • Combined cycle plant control room operators
  • Shift supervisors and system technicians
  • Personnel responsible for operational reliability and incident response
 14 Hours

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