Combined Cycle Power Plant Operation

Overview:

Introduction:

When compared to simple cycle gas turbine plants, steam power plants, or diesel power plants, combined cycle power plants have higher thermal efficiency, a lower levelised cost of electricity (LCOE), and a lower environmental effect because thermal efficiency can exceed 60%. The foundations and advantages of combined cycle power plants are highlighted and contrasted with other power generation technologies. These power plants may use a variety of fossil fuels and have an excellent baseload characteristic when combined with solar or nuclear energy.

Course Objectives:

At the end of this course the participants will be able to:

• Design and evaluate combined cycle power plant thermodynamic cycles.
• Select the most appropriate strategies for evaluating performance.
• Choose the right size and design for your combined cycle power plant.
• Examine the economics and the LCOE.
• Analyze the Environmental Effects
• Learn how to operate and maintain your equipment properly.
• Simulation and prediction of power plant performance

Targeted Audience:

• Engineers
• Managers
• Top and Middle Management
• Project Developers and Owners
• High-Level Power Plant Technicians (O&M)
• Process Plant Technical Professionals: Engineers, Technicians, and Operators

Course Outlines:

Unit 1: Thermodynamic Basics

• Fundamentals of Thermodynamic Laws and Gas Turbine Cycles
• Ideal Open and Closed Gas Turbine Cycles
• Introduction to Different Power Plant Technologies
• Combined Cycle Power Plant Energy Resources
• ISO Rating: The Impact of Elevation and Environmental Conditions on the Performance of Combined Cycle Power Plants
• Brayton Cycle Actual Performance
• Cycle Analysis with Variable Properties

Unit 2: Components of Combined Cycle Power Plant

• Filtration of the air
• Compressor for air
• Types, Pollution Control, and Monitoring of Combustion Chambers
• Sizing of Gas and Steam Turbines
• Steam Generator with Waste Heat Recovery (HRSG)
• Performance of Steam Turbines
• Heat Dissipation System
• Control Systems

Unit 3: Improve Plant Performance 

• Efficiencies of Components
• Improving the Performance of Simple and Combined Cycle Power Plants.
• Operation Mode: Simple Cycle vs. Combined Cycle
• STEG Operation and Maintenance Scheduling of Combined Cycle Power Plants: Steam Turbine Selection and Performance
• NOx emissions reduction
• Part Load Performance and Control for Inlet Air Cooling and Mist Systems

Unit 4: Economics & Hybridization 

• Solar thermal and nuclear energy are combined with simple and Combined Cycle Power Plants.
• Learning Curves in Technology and Future Trends
• Combined Cycle Power Plants' Economic Impact.
• Plant placement.
• Environmental Impact Assessment.

Unit Five: Case Study & Simulation 

• Software for simulation and modeling.
• Performance Simulation of a Combined Cycle Power Plant
• Financing for a project.
• Evaluation of the Electricity Levelized Cost (LCOE).
• Environmental Impact Assessment.