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Duration 14 hours
Course Outline
Introduction to Integrated Cycle Simulation
- Basics of integrated cycle power generation
- Objectives and functional capabilities of operational simulators
- Roles of control room operators and critical decision points
Simulator Navigation and Plant Architecture
- Exploring the simulator interface and system visualizations
- Comprehending gas turbine, steam turbine, HRSG, and BOP systems
- Leveraging alarms, trends, and interlocks for immediate diagnostics
Standard Operations and Critical Tasks
- Simulator initialization: managing steady-state operations
- Initiation procedures and load ramp-up sequences
- Termination and load reduction techniques
Incident Scenarios and Defect Simulation
- Mock equipment failures and system irregularities
- Procedures for prioritizing alarms and containing issues
- Remedial measures and escalation protocols
Emergency Procedures and Restoration
- Simulator-triggered crises: trip events and safety systems
- Implementing established emergency shutdown protocols (ESD)
- Recovery processes, resets, and returning to safe states
Evaluation of Operational Efficiency and Safety
- Reducing downtime and preventing cascade effects
- Sustaining communication with field operators and maintenance crews
- Analysis of key performance indicators and safe operational boundaries
Final Simulator Evaluation and Review
- Live fault response drill with instructor assessment
- Debriefing session with suggestions for performance enhancement
- Discussion on site-specific simulator setup and subsequent actions
Conclusion and Subsequent Actions
Requirements
- Knowledge of thermodynamic cycles and plant instrumentation
- Practical experience in operating or assisting within power generation control rooms
- Proficiency with integrated cycle plant components and operational workflows
Intended Participants
- Operators of integrated cycle plant control rooms
- Shift leads and system technicians
- Staff overseeing operational reliability and incident management
