To obtain an understanding of the performance of a Combined Cycle Gas Turbine. This will include sections on the different types of Combined Cycle Gas Turbine, Gas Turbine Performance and Power Plant Operations.

Day 1 

Course Introduction

• Introduction
• Combined Cycle GT Plant Overview
• Gas Turbine ( Frame 9e, 13E2)
• Steam Turbine
• Boiler Components
• Performance Theory
• Brayton Cycle
• Rankine Cycle
• Combined Cycle

Day 2

Performance Terms and Definitions

• Performance Terms and Definitions
• Units and Terminology, Conversion factors
• Power Output (Gross and Net)
• Heat Rate (Gross and Net)
• Energy inputs
• Efficiency
• System Losses
• Correction Factors
• Test Reference conditions
• Pressure
• Temperature
• Humidity
• Power factor
• Altitude
• Pressure Drops
• Boiler steam flow
• Condenser vacuum
• Frequency

Day 3 

Gas Turbine Performance

• Gas Turbine Performance
• Test Procedure
• Instrumentation Required
• Performance Data Collection
• Performance Calculations
• Practical Examples of Performance Calculations
• Using Correction Factors
• Steam Turbine & Boiler Performance
• Test Procedure
• Instrumentation Required
• Performance Calculations
• Supplementary Firing Considerations

Day 4 

CCGT Plant Performance

• CCGT Plant Performance
• Test Procedure
• Instrumentation Required
• Performance Data Collection
• Performance Calculations
• Overall Plant Efficiency
• Practical Examples of Performance Calculations

Day 5

Power Plant Operations

• Performance Diagnostics
• Identifying lost performance
• Locating the cause
• Remedial action
• Performance Improvement Methods
• Increase Mass Flow (steam, water injection)
• Chillers
• Increase Firing Temperature (Component Upgrade Options)
• Reducing Leakage and Improving Cooling
• Course Assessment and Evaluation

This course would benefit Engineers and Supervisors.