

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.