Combined Cycle Power Plant Fundamentals

The fossil fuel industry is facing new challenges, including the need to improve efficiency and reduce emissions. In response to these challenges, many organizations are considering the placement and development of new combined cycle plants. However, there is a lack of knowledge and understanding among industry professionals regarding the operation and advantages of combined cycle technology, as well as the chemistry of heat and energy involved in these plants, hindering the effective implementation of these plants.

This course will highlight the following topics:

• Basics of energy, water chemistry, and plant equipment
• Combustion and steam turbines
• HRSG
• Emissions control
• Balancing of plant equipment
• Operations, maintenance, and safety

Register today to gain a comprehensive understanding of how combined cycle plants function efficiently. Groups of five or more get discounts starting at 15% off!

• Discuss basic concepts of the plant cycle, namely conversion of chemical energy to electricity
• Examine how a combined cycle power plant works together to produce energy
• Identify components of a heat recovery steam generator and how they work together to produce steam energy
• Review basic components of a steam turbine and how the turbine transforms steam energy from the heat recovery steam generator into mechanical energy
• Review basic components of an electrical switchyard and how it works to transmit electrical energy into the electrical transmission and distribution systems outside of the power plant
• Review the operation and maintenance of a combined cycle plant