Operational procedures, monitoring, and troubleshooting for steam, gas, and combined cycle power plants.
About this course
This course covers the practical operations, monitoring, and troubleshooting required for modern power generation facilities. You will learn how steam, gas, and combined cycle plants function as integrated systems, focusing on the day-to-day procedures that keep them running safely and efficiently. The content builds on your understanding of thermodynamics and unit operations.
You will explore start-up and shut-down sequences, normal operating parameters, and the identification of abnormal conditions. Emphasis is placed on using control systems to monitor plant performance and responding correctly to operational faults. Safety remains a central theme throughout the module.
Who takes this course
Credits: 3 · Hours: 45
Prerequisites
Learning outcomes
- Describe the operational principles of steam, gas, and combined cycle power generation systems.
- Monitor and interpret control panel data to maintain optimal plant performance.
- Troubleshoot common operational faults in boilers, turbines, and heat recovery units.
- Apply standard start-up and shut-down procedures for different plant configurations.
- Identify safety hazards and implement correct emergency response protocols.
- Document operational logs and shift handover information accurately.
Evaluation
| Component | Weight (%) |
| Mid-term examination | 30 |
| Practical operational simulation | 35 |
| Final examination | 35 |