What will I learn from this course?

This course offers a firm understanding of the basic operations of GE Combine Cycle Plants.The course is designed for those persons with no or limited knowledge of Combine Cycle Plants.

The objective of this course is to give participants an understanding of basic Combine Cycle Power Plants operations as well as a fundamental knowledge on plant start-up, normal operations, shutdown and abnormal operations. A distinct emphasis upon safe, efficient power plant operations.

Emphasis is placed on the following areas:

• Thermodynamic Review
• Operating Philosophy
• General Operator Responsibilities
• Systems Review and Operation
• Plant Start-up
• Operations
• Shutdown

This course consists of classroom lectures and daily in-depth walkdowns for training at Sites.

Who should attend?

Operators, engineers, technicians, and administrative personnel of operating facilities as well those who may work in affiliated industries, who wish to gain an understanding of the day-to-day operation of GE Combine Cycle Power Plant.

This course is intended for personnel unfamiliar with GE Combine Cycle. It should be considered as a "beginner" level course.

Prerequisites

• Instruction is given in English; therefore, a reasonable ability to read and understand spoken English is required.

Course enrollment is a minimum of 6 and a maximum of 15 participants.

Duration

5 days

Agenda

The following training dates are available in 2008:

The following training dates are available in 2009:

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