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Combined Cycle: Distributed Control Systems

Duration: 2.00 Hrs

Course Level: Intermediate
Languages: English
Capability: Audio, Video, MobileReady

In this course, we’ll focus on distributed control systems (DCS) as they relate to combined cycle power plants. We’ll look at the overall purpose of a DCS and examine the components that make up the system. We’ll also look at how a DCS can be used to monitor normal plant operation, and change device states and set points. And we’ll see how a DCS can be used to troubleshoot malfunctions and abnormalities.

Learning Objectives

By the end of this course, you will be able to:

Describe the basic purpose of a DCS.
Describe the function of each component of a DCS.
Describe the function of the network in the operation of a DCS.
Describe how a DCS can be used to monitor plant systems during operation.
Describe how a DCS can be used to monitor and change discrete device states and analog device setpoints.
Describe how a DCS can be used to build a trend screen on a human-machine interface (HMI) to monitor system variables.

Combined Cycle: Abnormal Operations

Duration: 2.00 Hrs

Course Level: Intermediate
Languages: English
Capability: Audio, Video, MobileReady

In this course, we’ll look at conditions that are associated with abnormal operations in a combined cycle power plant. We’ll examine some problems that can occur during a cold startup and a routine shutdown. We’ll also look at abnormal conditions associated with the heat recovery steam generator (HRSG) and the steam turbine/generator during routine operation.

Learning Objectives

By the end of this course, you will be able to:

Identify and describe problems that may occur during the cold startup of a combined cycle power plant and explain how operators can deal with these problems.
Identify and describe problems that may occur during the shutdown of a combined cycle power plant and explain how operators can deal with these problems.
Identify some abnormal conditions that can require an emergency shutdown and describe operator responsibilities associated with an emergency shutdown.
Identify and describe some abnormal conditions associated with the HRSG in a combined cycle power plant and explain how operators can deal with these conditions.
Identify and describe some abnormal conditions that may occur in the steam turbine/generator of a combined cycle power plant and explain how operators can deal with these conditions.

Combined Cycle: Heat Recovery Steam Generators

Duration: 2.00 Hrs

Course Level: Intermediate
Languages: English
Capability: Audio, Video, MobileReady

In this course, we’ll focus on heat recovery steam generators as they apply to combined cycle power plants. We’ll cover some fundamentals related to the basic types of heat recovery steam generators (HRSGs) and to some general design considerations and we’ll look at the components found in the various sections of an HRSG.

Learning Objectives

By the end of this course, you will be able to:

Describe the basic purpose of an HRSG.
Identify and describe common types of HRSGs.
Identify the major sections of a horizontal flow, triple-pressure reheat HRSG.
Define some common terms used to describe HRSG components.
Describe basic operating principles of a HRSG.
Describe the basic purpose of the low pressure (LP) steam system in a triple-pressure reheat HRSG.
Identify and describe components of the LP steam system, and describe fluid flow paths and operating parameters associated with the system.
Describe the basic purpose of the intermediate pressure (IP) steam system in a triple-pressure reheat HRSG.
Identify and describe components of the IP steam system, and describe fluid flow paths and operating parameters associated with the system.
Describe the basic purpose of the high pressure (HP) steam system and the reheat steam system in a triple-pressure reheat HRSG.
Identify and describe components of the HP steam system and the reheat steam system, and describe fluid flow paths and operating parameters associated with the systems.
Describe some common structural components of a typical HRSG.
Describe the purpose and operation of duct burners in an HRSG.
Describe some common CO and NOx emissions equipment and control system components found in an HRSG.

Combined Cycle: Normal Operations

Duration: 2.00 Hrs

Course Level: Intermediate
Languages: English
Capability: Audio, Video, MobileReady

In this course, we’ll focus on the normal operation of a combined cycle power plant. We’ll look at an overview of the major components of a combined cycle plant, and we’ll see how procedures for plant control are developed and updated. We’ll also look at the procedures involved in starting up and shutting down a plant, and we’ll see how a distributed control system (DCS) helps operators monitor and maintain a plant during normal operation.

Learning Objectives

By the end of this course, you will be able to:

Identify and describe the major components of a combined cycle power plant.
Describe how control system components and operating set points are often adjusted to enable operators to achieve normal operating conditions in a combined cycle power plant.
Identify and describe preliminary checks that are typically performed prior to a combined cycle plant startup.
Describe the procedures involved in starting up the combustion turbine, the heat recovery steam generator (HRSG), and the steam turbine in a combined cycle power plant.
Describe the procedures involved in shutting down the HRSG, the steam turbine ,and the combustion turbine in a combined cycle power plant.
Describe how a DCS is used to monitor and control the plant during normal operation to maximize efficiency.
Describe how a DCS is used to perform routine operational checks and maintenance during normal operation.

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