Description

In today’s market, combined cycle plants are an essential component in power production.  For new personnel entering the power plant industry, the initial experience can be overwhelming. The goal of this course is to familiarize operating personnel with the overall concept of operating a combined cycle power plant. For more information regarding "gas turbines", see our course vCT201, Gas Turbine Fundamentals Also, in today’s market there would appear to be a need for high-quality virtual instructor led training sessions.  The phrase high-quality applies to ‘content’ and the ‘presentation’ skills.  We see the following advantages in the delivery of our virtual instructor led training session:

• Greater schedule flexibility since we don’t have to deal with travel schedules.
• Lesser cost as there is the travel & living expenses is now zero.
• Lesser time consumption as travel time to / from the site or classroom is eliminated.
• Maintain the same level of content (sometimes even improve that content) by greater attention given to the need for a quality presentation.
• Improved even more easy to read text content.

All of the above advantages along with HPC’s history of providing knowledgeable / equipment experienced instructors. Topical outline includes: Fuel system flow, condensate system, feedwater system, heater system, heater drain system, main steam system, steam extraction, circulating water, environmental systems, water treatment systems, and the generator.

Objectives

At the completion of this course the participant will be able to:

1. Describe the four phases of the power generation cycle as it pertains to combined cycle systems.
2. Describe the fundamental operation and major components of a combustion turbine.
3. Describe the fundamental operation and major components of the heat recovery system.
4. Describe the fundamental operation and major components of a steam turbine.
5. Describe the fundamental operation and major components of the condensate system.
6. Describe the interaction between the Rankine and Brayton Cycles.
7. Describe the fundamental operation and major components of a generator.
8. Describe how each component interacts with each other component in the system.
9. List and briefly describe the environmental systems typically found in a combined cycle power plant.

What you will receive

1. 1 copy of HPC Technical Services' textbook, CT101, Combined Cycle Plant Fundamentals. It is a valuable desktop reference in addition to being able to enhance the learning process.  Course book will be sent, at no additional cost, to USA participants enrolled 10+ working days in advance.  Non-USA participants and / or those enrolling late will be charged a shipping fee.
2. A Certificate of Completion, transmitted by email, with 17.5-PDH.

COURSE OUTLINE

The following schedule is for HPC’s ‘Virtual Instructor Led Training’ session on Combined Cycle Plant Fundamentals.  The on-line schedule is made up of five 4-hour sessions, typically 8AM to 12 noon, EST (or EDT depending upon the time of the year).

1. Fuel System Flow Path and Major Components
2. Condensation System Flow Path and Major Components
3. Feedwater System Flow Path and Major Components
4. Heater System Flow Path and Major Components
5. Heater Drain System Flow Path and Major Components
6. Main Steam System Flow Path and Major Components
7. Steam Extraction System Flow Path and Major Components
8. Circulating Water Flow Path and Major Components
9. Environmental Systems
10. Water Treatment System
11. Generator Components

Course Dates / Location / Fee

See www.TurbineGeneratorTraining.com for detail on the course dates and registration fees. HPC Technical Services reserves the right to cancel any course/seminar within 10-working days of the scheduled date.  Fees are 100% refunded or credited to another Seminar (clients' choice) if HPC should cancel any Seminar.

Instructors

All HPC instructors are educated ‘experts’ on the subjects they teach, with years of relevant hands-on experience (typically 20+ years), and have proven instructional skills. Brief resumes can be looked up on HPC’s website, www.TurbineGeneratorTraining.com.

Frequently Asked Questions

• Will HPC Technical Services schedule a virtual on-line course for our personnel only? YES, call or email Stephen Parker, Stephen@TurbineGeneratorTraining.com for a price quotation.  The advantage of doing a class such as this is we could adjust the content somewhat and make use of materials specific to your application.
• Will HPC Technical Services schedule an on-site, site-specific course for our personnel only? YES, call or email Stephen Parker, Stephen@TurbineGeneratorTraining.com for a price quotation.  Course can be steam turbines only, or steam turbine generators.  Again, the advantage of doing a class such as this is we could adjust the content somewhat and make use of materials specific to your application.
• We notice that a generator fundamentals class is often scheduled to immediately follow the steam turbine fundamentals class. Do you offer a discount for one wishing to attend both?  The answer is yes.
• Is HPC Technical Services' textbook available for purchase as a reference document?   $129 + S&H.
• Can HPC Technical Services provide "Technical Assistance" in conducting functional checkouts or troubleshooting problems? Yes we can.  Call or contact Stephen Parker, Stephen@TurbineGeneratorTraining.com for our rate sheets and any further information required.

Gas Turbine Certification

There are three levels of certification (This course is not required for these certifications):

1. Field Engineer
2. Mechanical Maintenance Technician
3. Control Room Operator

Those who attend this course and are interested in this certification will be, upon course completion, scheduled to take HPC Technical Services' Certification Examination.  This examination is is offered at no additional expense to the participant.  An 80% passing grade is required.  Consult HPC's website, www.TurbineGeneratorTraining.com, for detail on this certification program.