Course Objectives

To obtain an understanding of the operations of a Combined Cycle Power Plant.

Course Description

This course goes throught the operation of a Combined Cycle Power Plant.

Who Should Attend

Engineers and Supervisors.

Pre-Requisites

All Attendees should have a sound power generation background.

Course Outcome

At the end of this course you will be able to understand how a Combined Cycle Power Plant Works.

Course Outline

Day 1 - Industry istory and Governance, Generation

• Introduction
• Regulatory Regime
• Industry Structure
• Electricity Trading
• Standards & Regulations
• Introduction to Power Generation Systems

Day 2 - Power Plant Overview

• Power Plant Comparisons
• CCGT Plants
• Gas Turbines
• Boilers & HRSG's 
• Steam Turbines

Day 3 - Power Plant Operations

• Operational Overview
• CCGT Operational Overview
• CCGT Control and Protection (Simulator)

Day 4 - Power Plant Operations

• Boiler Startup ( simulator)
• Large Steam turbine startup
• Operational Overview - Nuclear Plant
• Emissions Control

Day 5  - Maintenance Procedures and Policies, Future of the Industry

• Why UK moving away from Cyclical time-based maintenance
• Techniques for Condition based maintenance
• Future Developments of the Industry
• Course Review and Feedback

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