Simulator-Based Combined Cycle Plant Operations for Non-Operators      

• Course Objective
  At the completion of this course, it is expected that each student will be able to meet the following goals:
  • Explain the unique characteristics and flow paths of a combined cycle plant compared to a conventional fossil power plant
  • Describe all major plant systems
  • Explain the sequence of major events during a plant start-up and shut-down
  • Discuss current combined cycle activities, trends, and technologies used in the power generation industry
  • Use the high-fidelity combined cycle simulator to:
    • Start the plant from cold conditions
    • Operate the plant over various load conditions
    • Shut down the plant

• Who Should Attend?
  This course is designed for engineers and managers in the power industry, but will be of interest to personnel with management, operations, maintenance, or supervisory experience who wish to learn more about combined cycle power plants. System operators/ dispatchers will also find the material covered in this course beneficial for system operations and planning.

• Course Content
  • Normal plant operation including start-up and shut-down
  • Typical combined cycle flow paths
  • Typical combined cycle plant equipment
  • Current and previous industry concerns affecting combined cycle plant operations
  • Environmental issues concerning combined cycle plants
  • Performance issues concerning combined cycle plants