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Duration 14 hours
Course Outline
Introduction to Combined Cycle Simulation
- Overview of combined cycle power generation principles.
- The role and capabilities of operational simulators in training.
- Defining control room operator responsibilities and critical decision points.
Simulator Interface and Plant Architecture
- Mastering the simulator interface and system display navigation.
- Understanding gas turbines, steam turbines, HRSG, and BOP systems.
- Leveraging alarms, trends, and interlocks for real-time diagnostic tasks.
Normal Operations and Essential Maneuvers
- Simulator warm-up: maintaining steady-state operational conditions.
- Executing startup procedures and load increase sequences.
- Implementing shutdown protocols and load reduction strategies.
Incident Scenarios and Fault Simulation
- Rehearsing simulated equipment failures and system malfunctions.
- Following response workflows for alarm prioritization and containment.
- Applying corrective actions and adhering to escalation procedures.
Emergency Protocols and Recovery Strategies
- Managing simulator-driven emergencies, including trip events and protective systems.
- Executing predefined emergency shutdown procedures (ESD).
- Overseeing recovery, reset, and restoration to safe operating conditions.
Operational Efficiency and Safety Assessment
- Reducing downtime and preventing cascading operational effects.
- Maintaining effective communication with field operators and maintenance teams.
- Evaluating key performance metrics against safe operating limits.
Final Simulator Assessment and Debriefing
- Conducting live fault-response exercises with instructor-led evaluation.
- Engaging in debriefing sessions and receiving performance improvement recommendations.
- Discussing site-specific simulator configurations and follow-up actions.
Summary and Next Steps
Requirements
- A solid grasp of thermodynamic cycles and plant instrumentation.
- Practical experience operating or supporting power generation control rooms.
- Familiarity with combined cycle plant components and standard workflows.
Audience
- Control room operators in combined cycle plants.
- Shift supervisors and system technicians.
- Staff 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 2600 € + VAT*
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