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Duration 14 hours
Course Outline
Introduction to Combined Cycle Simulation
- Fundamentals of combined cycle power generation.
- The purpose and advanced capabilities of operational simulators.
- Key roles and critical decision-making points for control room operators.
Simulator Interface and Plant Architecture
- Navigating the simulator interface and interpreting system displays.
- In-depth understanding of gas turbines, steam turbines, HRSG, and BOP systems.
- Leveraging alarms, trends, and interlocks for real-time diagnostic analysis.
Standard Operations and Critical Maneuvers
- Simulator warm-up: maintaining steady-state conditions.
- Executing startup procedures and load increase sequences.
- Implementing shutdown protocols and load reduction strategies.
Incident Scenarios and Fault Simulation
- Simulating equipment failures and system malfunctions.
- Workflows for prioritizing alarms and containing issues.
- Applying corrective actions and following escalation procedures.
Emergency Protocols and Recovery Procedures
- Managing simulator-driven emergencies, including trip events and protective system activations.
- Executing predefined Emergency Shutdown (ESD) procedures.
- Managing recovery, resets, and restoration to safe operating conditions.
Operational Efficiency and Safety Analysis
- Strategies for minimizing downtime and preventing cascading failures.
- Maintaining effective communication with field operators and maintenance teams.
- Evaluating key performance metrics and safe operating limits.
Final Simulator Assessment and Review
- Live fault-response exercise with comprehensive instructor evaluation.
- Debriefing sessions and performance improvement recommendations.
- Discussion on site-specific simulator configurations and follow-up actions.
Summary and Future Steps
Requirements
- A solid grasp of thermodynamic cycles and plant instrumentation systems.
- Prior experience in operating or supporting power generation control rooms.
- Familiarity with the core components and operational workflows of combined cycle plants.
Target Audience
- Control room operators in combined cycle facilities.
- Shift supervisors and system technicians.
- Professionals accountable for operational reliability and incident management.
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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