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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
- Navigating the simulator interface and interpreting system displays
- Analyzing gas turbine, steam turbine, HRSG, and BOP systems
- Leveraging alarms, trends, and interlocks for real-time diagnostics
Normal Operations and Critical Maneuvers
- Simulator warm-up: Maintaining steady-state operational conditions
- Executing startup procedures and load increase sequences
- Implementing shutdown and load reduction strategies
Incident Management and Fault Simulation
- Simulating equipment failures and system malfunctions
- Applying workflows for alarm prioritization and containment
- Performing corrective actions and following escalation procedures
Emergency Protocols and System Recovery
- Managing simulator-driven emergencies, including trip events and protective system activations
- Executing predefined emergency shutdown procedures (ESD)
- Conducting recovery, reset, and restoration to safe operating states
Efficiency and Safety Analysis
- Strategies for minimizing downtime and preventing cascading failures
- Effective communication protocols with field operators and maintenance teams
- Evaluating key performance metrics and adhering to safe operating limits
Final Assessment and Constructive Feedback
- Live fault-response exercise evaluated by the instructor
- Post-exercise debriefing with recommendations for performance improvement
- Discussion on site-specific simulator configurations and continuous training follow-up
Summary and Forward-Looking Steps
Requirements
- A foundational grasp of thermodynamic cycles and plant instrumentation systems
- Practical experience in operating or supporting power generation control rooms
- Working knowledge of combined cycle plant components and associated workflows
Target Audience
- Operators working in combined cycle plant control rooms
- Shift supervisors and system technicians
- Professionals responsible for ensuring operational reliability and managing incident response
