COURSE OVERVIEW:

Modern power generation relies on the sophisticated integration of thermal and mechanical systems to convert fuel into usable energy. This course provides a comprehensive foundation in the operational theories behind steam and gas turbines, which are the workhorses of the utility and industrial sectors. Participants will explore the thermodynamic cycles that govern these machines and understand how heat is transformed into rotational shaft power.

The scope of the training extends beyond individual turbine units to include the efficiency-enhancing configurations of Co-generation and Combined Cycle Power Plants (CCPP). We will examine how waste heat from gas turbines is recovered to produce steam, thereby significantly increasing the overall thermal efficiency of the plant. The curriculum covers the critical balance between fuel consumption, heat recovery, and power output in various industrial applications.

Coverage includes the primary components of turbines, auxiliary systems, and the fundamental control strategies required for safe operation. Attendees will learn about the interconnected nature of boilers, condensers, and heat recovery steam generators (HRSG) within a power island. This overview is designed to provide a clear technical roadmap for those looking to manage or operate complex energy conversion facilities.

COURSE OBJECTIVES:

After completion of this course, the participants will be able to:

1. Identify the major components of gas and steam turbines.
2. Explain the fundamental principles of the Brayton and Rankine cycles.
3. Contrast the differences between simple cycle and combined cycle operations.
4. Describe the process of heat recovery in a CCPP environment.
5. Define the concept and benefits of cogeneration (CHP).
6. Trace the flow of working fluids through a power plant system.
7. Understand the role of the Heat Recovery Steam Generator (HRSG).
8. Outline the basic startup and shutdown sequences for turbine units.
9. Recognize the importance of lubrication and cooling systems in turbines.
10. Discuss the factors that influence thermal efficiency and heat rate.
11. Identify common operational hazards and safety protocols in power plants.
12. Explain the function of condensers and feedwater systems.
13. Interpret basic power plant instrumentation and control logic.

TARGET AUDIENCE:

Entry-level Operators, Junior Engineers, Plant Technicians, and Non-Mechanical Professionals who need a technical understanding of power generation systems.

TRAINING COURSE METHODOLOGY:

A highly interactive combination of lectures, discussion sessions, and case studies will be employed to maximise the transfer of information, knowledge, and experience. The course will be intensive, practical, and highly interactive. The sessions will start by raising the most relevant questions and motivating everybody to find the right answers. The attendants will also be encouraged to raise more of their questions and to share in developing the right answers using their analysis and experience. There will also be some indoor experiential activities to enhance the learning experience. Course material will be provided in PowerPoint, with necessary animations, learning videos, and general discussions.

The course participants shall be evaluated before, during, and at the end of the course.

COURSE CERTIFICATE:

National Consultant Centre for Training LLC (NCC) will issue an Attendance Certificate to all participants completing a minimum of 80% of the total attendance time requirement.