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Duration 14 hours
Course Outline
Introduction to Combined Cycle Simulation
- Foundations of combined cycle power generation
- The role and capabilities of operational simulators
- Key decision points and roles for control room operators
Simulator Interface and Plant Architecture
- Mastering the simulator interface and system displays
- Overview of 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 operations
- Executing startup procedures and load increase sequences
- Strategies for shutdown and load reduction
Incident Scenarios and Fault Simulation
- Simulating equipment failures and system malfunctions
- Workflows for prioritizing alarms and containing issues
- Implementing corrective actions and following escalation protocols
Emergency Protocols and Recovery Procedures
- Handling simulator-driven emergencies, including trip events and protective system activations
- Executing predefined Emergency Shutdown (ESD) procedures
- Recovery, reset, and restoring safe operating conditions
Operational Efficiency and Safety Review
- Strategies to minimize downtime and prevent cascading failures
- Maintaining effective communication with field operators and maintenance teams
- Reviewing key performance metrics and safe operating limits
Final Simulator Assessment and Feedback
- Live fault-response exercise with instructor-led evaluation
- Debriefing and recommendations for performance enhancement
- Discussion on site-specific simulator configurations and future follow-up
Summary and Next Steps
Requirements
- A solid grasp of thermodynamic cycles and plant instrumentation
- Prior experience operating or supporting power generation control rooms
- Knowledge of combined cycle plant components and standard workflows
Target Audience
- Control room operators in combined cycle facilities
- Shift supervisors and system technicians
- Staff responsible for operational reliability and incident management
