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Duration 14 hours
Course Outline
Getting Started with Integrated Cycle Simulation
- Introduction to integrated cycle power production
- Role and features of operational simulators
- Responsibilities of control room operators and critical decision moments
Simulator Controls and Facility Overview
- Interacting with the simulator interface and system displays
- Gaining insight into gas turbine, steam turbine, HRSG, and auxiliary (BOP) systems
- Leveraging alarms, trends, and interlocks for immediate diagnostics
Standard Operations and Critical Actions
- Simulator initialisation: managing steady-state conditions
- Start-up protocols and load ramping sequences
- Shutdown methods and load reduction tactics
Incident Scenarios and Fault Simulation
- Simulated machinery breakdowns and system irregularities
- Workflows for prioritising alarms and containing issues
- Corrective measures and escalation pathways
Emergency Measures and Restoration
- Simulator-based emergencies: trip events and protective mechanisms
- Implementing set emergency shutdown procedures (ESD)
- Restoration, reset, and returning to safe states
Operational Performance and Safety Evaluation
- Reducing downtime and preventing cascading failures
- Effective communication with field staff and maintenance crews
- Analysis of key performance indicators and safe operational boundaries
Final Simulator Evaluation and Feedback
- Live fault-response task with instructor assessment
- Review session and suggestions for performance enhancement
- Dialogue on site-specific simulator setup and follow-up actions
Wrap-Up and Path Forward
Requirements
- Knowledge of thermodynamic cycles and facility instrumentation
- Experience in running or supporting power generation control centres
- Familiarity with integrated cycle facility parts and operational workflows
Target Participants
- Control room operators in integrated cycle facilities
- Shift managers and system technicians
- Staff tasked with operational dependability and incident management
