An Interactive 5-Day Training Course
Combined Cycle Power Plant Fundamentals
Theories, Components, and Performance
Course Overview
Combined cycle power plants have the advantage of high thermal efficiency, relatively low levelised cost of electricity (LCOE), and environmental impact compared to simple cycle gas turbine plants, steam power plants or diesel power plants as thermal efficiency could exceed 60%. In this Combined Cycle Power Plant Fundamentals training course, the fundamentals and advantages of the combined cycle power plants are highlighted and compared to other power generation technologies. These power plants have the flexibility to use different fossil fuels and could be integrated with solar or nuclear energy with a good baseload characteristic.
The details of different components and their matching are essential for proper sizing and selection. Performance evaluation and life cycle economic analysis are vital for evaluating key performance indices of the combined cycle power plant. Review of performance, efficiency enhancement, and proper maintenance practices are vital to lowering the levelised cost of electrical energy (LCOE) produced. Power plant modelling and simulation using different modelling and simulation tools enable designers, planners, and operators to predict the performance at other operation and environmental conditions. The organisation and personnel will benefit from this training course inadequately sizing and selecting combined cycle power plants and evaluating their positive impacts on the economy, society, and job market with a minimum carbon footprint. It will result in an overall positive impact, leading to good marketing and improving the organisation's image.
Training Outline
DAY 1: Thermodynamic Cycle Basics
- Introduction to different Power Plant Technologies
- Basics of Thermodynamic Laws and Gas Turbine Cycles
- Ideal Open and Closed Gas Turbine Cycles
- Energy resources for Combined Cycle Power Plants
- ISO Rating: Effect of elevation and environmental conditions on Combined Cycle Power Plant Performance
- Actual Performance of Brayton Cycle
- Cycle Analysis with Variable Properties
DAY 2: Combined Cycle Power Plant Components
- Air Filtration
- Air Compressor
- Combustion Chambers: Types, Pollution Control, And Monitoring
- Gas Turbine and Steam Turbine Sizing
- Waste Heat Recovery Steam Generator (HRSG)
- Steam Turbine Performance
- Heat Rejection System
- Control Systems
DAY 3: Enhancing Plant Performance
- Component Efficiencies
- Enhancing Simple and Combined Cycle Power Plant Performance.
- Simple Cycle Operation Mode vs Combined Cycle Mode
- Steam Turbine Selection and Performance for STEG
- Operation and Maintenance scheduling of Combined Cycle Power Plants
- Reduction of NOx emissions
- Inlet Air Cooling and Mist Systems
- Part Load Performance and Control
DAY 4: Hybridization and Economics
- Integration of Solar Thermal and Nuclear Energy with Simple and Combined Cycle Power Plants
- Technology Learning Curves and Future Trends
- Economics of Combined Cycle Power Plants
- Plant Siting
- Environmental Impact Assessment
DAY 5: Simulation and Case Study
- Simulation and Modeling Software Packages
- Simulation of Combined Cycle Power Plant Performance
- Project Financing
- Evaluation of the Levelised Cost of Electricity (LCOE)
- Evaluation of Environmental Impact
Certificates
- On successful completion of this training course, GLOMACS Certificate will be awarded to the delegates
- Continuing Professional Education credits (CPE) : In accordance with the standards of the National Registry of CPE Sponsor, one CPE credit is granted per 50 minutes of attendance
Accreditation
GLOMACS is registered with NASBA as a sponsor of Continuing Professional Education (CPE) on the National Registry of CPE Sponsors. NASBA have final authority on the acceptance of individual courses for CPE credit. Complaints regarding registered sponsors may be submitted to the National Registry of CPE Sponsors through its website: www.learningmarket.org.
All Training Seminars delivered by GLOMACS by default are eligible for CPE Credit.
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About Saudi Glomacs
At Saudi GLOMACS, we specialize in delivering world-class training courses in Saudi Arabia and across various international locations. Our training courses are tailored to meet the unique demands of Saudi Vision 2030 and the Human Capability Development Program, focusing on empowering Saudi citizens and enhancing workforce skills. We offer diverse courses spanning leadership, management, engineering, and technical disciplines to cultivate expertise and drive professional growth. Our flexible learning options—whether in-person, online, or in-house—ensure accessibility and convenience for individuals and organizations alike.
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