Course Details

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

• Power Plant Operators and Engineers
• Maintenance and Reliability Technicians
• Process and Control Engineers
• Gas Turbine and Steam Turbine Specialists
• Asset and Plant Managers

• 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:

• Explain the thermodynamic principles of the combined cycle process.
• Describe the operation and key components of gas and steam turbines.
• Understand the function and design of Heat Recovery Steam Generators (HRSGs).
• Apply optimal control strategies for efficient plant startup and shutdown.
• Identify critical inspection and maintenance tasks for major CCPP equipment.
• Analyze factors affecting plant performance and thermal efficiency.

DAY 1

 Introduction and Gas Turbine Principles

• Welcome and Introduction
• Pre-test
• Overview of Power Plant Types and Thermal Efficiency
• The Concept and Benefits of Combined Cycle Technology
• Gas Turbine Operation and the Brayton Cycle
• Major Components of the Gas Turbine (Compressor, Combustor, Turbine)
• Introduction to Gas Turbine Performance Parameters

DAY 2

Heat Recovery Steam Generator (HRSG) Dynamics

• Detailed Design of Heat Recovery Steam Generators
• Principles of Heat Transfer and Waste Heat Utilization
• Components of the HRSG (Economizer, Evaporator, Superheater)HRSG Pressure Levels and Drum Operation
• HRSG Auxiliary Systems (Blowdown, Chemistry, Water Treatment)
• Thermal Stress and HRSG Operational Considerations

DAY 3

Steam Turbine and Water-Steam Cycle

• Steam Turbine Construction and Operating Principles
• Components of the Steam Turbine (Rotor, Blades, Casing)
• The Rankine Cycle and Steam System Thermodynamics
• Condenser Operation and Vacuum System Management
• Balance of Plant (BOP) Systems Overview
• Integration of Steam and Gas Turbine Control

DAY 4

Plant Operation and Control

• Combined Cycle Unit Startup and Shutdown Procedures
• Plant Control Systems and Instrumentation (DCS)
• Managing Load Changes and Unit Flexibility
• Operational Troubleshooting of Key Plant Alarms
• Performance Monitoring and Efficiency Calculations
• Principles of Plant Safety and Emergency Shutdown Systems

DAY 5

Maintenance and Asset Management

• Preventive Maintenance Strategies for CCPPs
• Gas Turbine Inspections (Combustion, Hot Gas Path, Major)
• Maintenance Requirements for HRSG and Water Chemistry
• Steam Turbine and Generator Maintenance Tasks
• Introduction to Condition Monitoring and Diagnostics
• Post-test
• Certificate ceremony