Course Details

This course is appropriate for a wide range of professionals but not limited to:

• Power Plant Engineers and Technicians
• Mechanical and Electrical Engineers
• Maintenance Engineers
• Utility Managers and Energy Professionals
• Project Engineers and Plant Designers
• Energy Auditors and Efficiency Consultants
• Professionals involved in planning, operating, or maintaining power generation systems

• Expert-led sessions with dynamic visual aids
• Comprehensive course manual to support practical application and reinforcement
• Interactive discussions addressing participants’ real-world projects and challenges
• Insightful case studies and proven best practices to enhance learning

By the end of this course, participants should be able to:

• Understand the fundamental operating principles of gas turbines, steam turbines, co-generation, and combined cycle plants.
• Compare the performance, applications, and limitations of various power generation systems.
• Analyze system configurations for improving plant efficiency and reducing emissions.
• Interpret key design parameters and performance indicators.
• Identify best practices in operation, control, and maintenance of power generation equipment.
• Evaluate co-generation opportunities and the benefits of waste heat utilization.
• Enhance decision-making in selecting and managing power generation technologies.

DAY 1

Overview of Power Generation Technologies

• Pre-test
• Introduction to Power Generation: History and Future Trends
• Types of Power Plants: Fossil Fuel, Nuclear, Renewable, Hybrid
• Energy Conversion Principles and Thermodynamic Cycles
• Efficiency Metrics and Heat Rate
• Environmental and Regulatory Considerations
• Power Generation Economics and Plant Load Factors

DAY 2

Gas Turbine Power Plants

• Operating Principles of Gas Turbines
• Brayton Cycle and Performance Characteristics
• Types of Gas Turbines and Their Applications
• Combustion Systems, Compressors, and Turbines
• Cooling and Emissions Control Techniques
• Gas Turbine Maintenance and Troubleshooting
• Case Study

DAY 3

Steam Power Plants and Rankine Cycle

• Steam Generation and Rankine Cycle Fundamentals
• Boiler Types, Steam Turbines, and Condensers
• Feedwater Systems and Turbine Bypass
• Superheating, Reheating, and Regeneration
• Heat Recovery and Efficiency Optimization
• Steam Plant Operation and Safety Procedures
• Group Exercise

DAY 4

Co-Generation Systems (CHP - Combined Heat and Power)

• Concept of Co-Generation and Its Advantages
• Types of Co-Generation Systems (Topping and Bottoming Cycles)
• Integration with Industrial and District Heating Systems
• Equipment Used: Gas Turbines, Engines, HRSGs
• Energy Savings and Environmental Benefits
• Economic Evaluation of Co-Generation Projects
• Case Study

DAY 5

Combined Cycle Power Plants

• Configuration and Operation of Combined Cycle Plants
• Integration of Brayton and Rankine Cycles
• Heat Recovery Steam Generators (HRSG)
• Startup and Shutdown Procedures
• Efficiency Enhancement and Load Following
• Operation Challenges and Maintenance Practices
• Group Exercise
• Post-test