Open Learning Training - Operating Combined Heat

COURSE AND CONTENT

 Module 1: An overview of cogeneration and CCGT

 A first look at cogeneration and CCGT

 Reasons for the growth of cogeneration and CCGT

Module 2: Gas turbines (2 books)

 Gas turbine and cycle theory and construction

 Operator safety features

 Important safety indicators

 Cooling and lubrication systems

 Starting arrangements for various types of gas turbines

 Fire-fighting provisions for gas turbines

Module 3: Internal combustion engines

 Basic theory and construction of the internal combustion engine

 Advantages of using internal combustion engines in CHP and CCGT power plants

Module 4: Heat recovery steam generators

 Basic principles of steam generation and HRSG operation

 Components of a typical HRSG

 Additional and auxiliary cooking

 Condensate and feed system

Module 5: Steam turbines (2 books)

 Steam turbine development Main steam turbine components

 Check steam intake and extraction

 Role of the turbine governor

 Turbine condition monitoring

 The function of the condenser and support systems

 Protective devices for steam turbines

 Starting and loading steam turbines

Module 6: Electrical systems

 Basic principles of magnetism and electricity

 Electric motor operation in CCGT and CHP

 The principle of three-phase systems

Module 7: Auxiliary plant systems

 Auxiliary plant found on CCGT and CHP sites

 Fire protection systems

 Auxiliary boilers and demineralization plant

 Use of on-site air and DC power supplies

 Typical fuel measurement and monitoring systems

Module 8: Water treatment systems

 Use of demineralized water

 Demineralization plant for make-up and regeneration

 Health and safety legislation for demineralization plants

Module 9: Control and instrumentation systems

 On-site instrumentation CCGT and CHP

 Plant operational data logging

Module 10: Operations

 Main responsibilities of the plant operator

 Daily tasks of a plant operator

 Preparing a plant for start-up

 Incident logging and reporting

 Abnormal operations

 Basic plant status monitoring