Course Description

This course offers a firm understanding of the basic operations of GE Combine Cycle Plants and is designed for those persons with no or limited knowledge of Combine Cycle Plants. The objective of this course is to give participants an understanding of basic Combine Cycle Power Plants operations as well as a fundamental knowledge on plant start-up, normal operations, shutdown and abnormal operations. A distinct emphasis upon safe, efficient power plant operations.

This course is intended for personnel unfamiliar with GE Combine Cycle. It should be considered as a "beginner" level course. For Administrative personnel of operating facilities as well those who may work in affiliated industries, who wish to gain an understanding of the day-to-day operation of GE Combine Cycle Power Plant.

Duration

5 Days

Target Audience

• Supervisors
• Operations
• Mechanical Maintenance

Prerequisites

Participants must:

• Instruction is given in English; therefore, a reasonable ability to read and understand spoken English is required.

Class Size

Maximum number of students:  15

Learning Objectives

This course will provide basic knowledge on the following:

• Thermodynamic Review
• Operating Philosophy
• General Operator Responsibilities
• Systems Review and Operation
• Plant Start-up
• Operations
• Shutdown
• This course consists of classroom lectures and daily in-depth walk downs for training at Sites.

Course Content

LESSON 1

1. Introduction
2. Thermodynamic Review
3. Operating Philosophy
4. General Operator Responsibilities
5. Balance of Plant Systems Review and Operation

LESSON  2

1. Gas Turbine Review and Operation
2. HRSG Review and Operation
3. Steam Turbine Review and Operation

LESSON  3

1. Combine Cycle Startup

1. Pre-Startup Requirements
2. Gas Turbine Startup
3. HRSG Startup
4. Auto Drain Sequence 
5. Steam Turbine Startup
6. Add On

LESSON  4

1. Combine Cycle Startup – Review
2. Combine Cycle Normal Operation

1. Off Peaking Operations          
2. GT Water Wash
3. Routing Testing & Maintenance        

3. Combine Cycle Shutdown

LESSON  5

1. Combine Cycle Startup - Review

1. Load Rejection         
2. Trips
3. Loss of Lube Oil
4. Loss of Vacuum

B.Review