Course Outline

Introduction to Combined Cycle Simulation for Government

  • Overview of combined cycle power generation for government facilities
  • Purpose and capabilities of operational simulators in a governmental context
  • Control room operator roles and key decision points within public sector operations

Simulator Interface and Plant Overview

  • Navigating the simulator interface and system displays for government use
  • Understanding gas turbine, steam turbine, HRSG, and BOP systems in a governmental setting
  • Using alarms, trends, and interlocks for real-time diagnostics to enhance public sector workflows

Normal Operation and Key Maneuvers

  • Simulator warm-up: operating under steady-state conditions for government facilities
  • Startup procedures and load increase sequences tailored for government operations
  • Shutdown and load reduction strategies aligned with public sector protocols

Incident Scenarios and Fault Injection

  • Simulated equipment failures and system malfunctions in a governmental context
  • Response workflows for alarm prioritization and containment within government facilities
  • Corrective actions and escalation procedures for government operations

Emergency Protocols and Recovery

  • Simulator-driven emergencies: trip events and protective systems for government use
  • Executing predefined emergency shutdown procedures (ESD) in a governmental setting
  • Recovery, reset, and restoration to safe conditions within public sector operations

Operational Efficiency and Safety Review

  • Minimizing downtime and avoiding cascading effects for government facilities
  • Maintaining communication with field operators and maintenance teams in a governmental context
  • Review of key performance metrics and safe operating limits for government operations

Final Simulator Assessment and Feedback

  • Live fault-response exercise with instructor evaluation for government personnel
  • Debriefing and performance improvement recommendations for government operations
  • Discussion on site-specific simulator configuration and follow-up for government facilities

Summary and Next Steps

Requirements

  • An understanding of thermodynamic cycles and plant instrumentation for government facilities
  • Experience operating or supporting power generation control rooms in a public sector environment
  • Familiarity with combined cycle plant components and workflows for government operations

Audience

  • Combined cycle plant control room operators for government facilities
  • Shift supervisors and system technicians responsible for government operations
  • Personnel accountable for operational reliability and incident response in government settings
 14 Hours

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