Combined Cycle Instructor-led Training
Course overview
The HSI Combined Cycle Power Plant Fundamentals Instructor-led Training (ILT) unlocks the full potential of your power plant operations. Our SMEs don’t just scratch the surface – they delve deep into the intricate workings of combined cycle power plants, ensuring your team is equipped with the knowledge they need to excel.
No two power plants are alike, which is why our SMEs customize your training experience to align with the equipment at your facility. Starting with the fundamental principles of each system, we seamlessly adapt the content to suit the specific machinery and setups in your environment.
While Combined Cycle Power Plant Fundamentals is primarily tailored for your operators, its comprehensive nature makes it invaluable for various roles within your organization, including maintenance personnel, engineers, and other staff members.
Whether you’re onboarding new operators or reinforcing knowledge for seasoned veterans, our training is designed to meet your needs. By gaining a holistic understanding of how every component interacts with the combined cycle system, your team will operate with confidence and efficiency.
Topics include:
- Power plant and environmental safety
- P&ID basics
- Combined cycle balance of plant (BOP) systems and equipment
- Combined cycle power plant major systems and equipment
- Combined cycle power plant operation
Learning Objectives:
- Discuss plant safety and PPE
- Discuss environmental safety
- Discuss how to read and understand P&IDs, including common symbols
- Explain the purpose of various water systems (circ water, aux circ water, service water & CCW) and explain their operation
- Explain the purpose of, operation of, and differences between the plant air and instrument air systems
- Explain the purpose and operation of the cooling tower
- Explain the purpose and operation of various chemical injection systems
- Explain the basics of distributed control systems (DCS)
- Explain the purpose and operation of the combustion turbines
- Explain the purpose and operation of the heat recovery steam generator (HRSG)
- Explain the purpose and operation of the steam turbine
- Discuss system integration into a 2x1 operating plant
This class is:
This class can be combined with others to make full-day or multiple-day classes.
All HSI CEH classes combine instructor lectures with a variety of simulation scenarios.
All CEH classes are private. Classes must be a minimum of two days. HSI reports all earned CEHs to the NERC SOCCED database.