(DCS310.2) SPPA-T3000 DCS Upgrade Special

DCS Upgrade course covers an introduction to the new control system.

Description

The SPPA-T3000 DCS Upgrade Special course is designed to introduce the Control Room Operator to the key differences he will likely encounter as he gains the skills and experience on the SPPA-T3000 control system.  It will introduce him to engine operational differences (logic) as well as DCS interface differences on a simulated gas turbine power plant.

 

The DCS Upgrade course covers an introduction to the new control system and logic with extensive hands-on practice in utilizing the control system during plant evolutions.  These evolutions may include normal and abnormal equipment operation, normal plant startup, operation, and shutdown procedures.  Our state-of-the-art power plant simulator provides an exceptional platform for operators of all experience levels to gain the necessary confidence and experience in controlling, recognizing and interpreting the interactions between the various plant systems on the SPPA-T3000™ control system.

 

A unique feature of this course is flexibility; the instructor evaluates each operator to determine his level of experience and knowledge.  The instructor then tailors the course to challenge each and every operator, ensuring all of his plant and control system related questions have been answered.

 

Upon completion of this training, personnel are prepared to effectively participate alongside the SIEMENS Startup and Commissioning engineers or attend advanced simulator training (optional training program), dealing with power plant malfunctions and emergencies.

 

Course Content

Courses will be conducted in the Siemens Energy Orlando Simulator Laboratory.  All required instructional materials are provided to each student.

The following are typical topics covered in this course.

-      Review of Gas (Combustion) Turbine and Steam Turbine Reference Plant Logic changes from previous system to the upgraded system. 

  • Gas Turbine Subgroup Controls.

  • Gas Turbine DC LOP checks.

  • DCO (Device Change Over)

-       Control system configuration and hardware changes

  • S7 Automation Servers

  • Application Server

  • Thin Client (Operator Station)

  • Swap-out-server and archiving (historian)

-       Control Room Operator Station (SPPA-T3000™–Operator Interface)

  • Level of Access

  • Plant Displays

    • Process diagrams

    • Operation/Indication Windows and Controllers

    • Standard pictographs

    • Standard color definitions

    • Customizing User Interface

    • Creating user specific displays, trends, ASD, etc.

-       Process Displays (Trends)

  • Configuring Trends for display of appropriate power plant information

  • Tag (Point) selection

  • Time Scale adjustment

  • Value Scale adjustment

  • Trend Optimization (display, flooding, etc.)

-       Introduction to Functional Logic Diagrams

  • Reading Software (Logic) diagrams

    • Function Plans – Operation vs. Configuration Modes

    • User customization of the displayed symbols (SAMA, IEC)

    • Troubleshooting

      • Dynamic Signal Tracing

      • Fault location – techniques

      • Point Information

      • Display Organization

      • Display Selection & Navigation

      • Process Operation

      • Switching devices ON / OFF

      • Changing operating modes MAN / AUTO

      • PID Controller operation

      • Changing setpoints and position variables

      • Forcing Ports (signals)/ Restoring Signals

-       Alarm Sequence Display (ASD)

  • Function and Operation

  • Alarm Priorities

  • Alarm Acknowledgement

  • Suppressing / Un-Suppressing Alarms (Display and Archive)

  • User specific ASD

    • Filtering of Alarms

    • Selection of Alarms

-       Power Plant Control Operations

  • Forced Ports / Suppressed Alarms Search

  • Operational Considerations

-       Simulated Power Plant Configuration

  • Prestart Conditions & Selections

  • Cold Plant Starting & Loading

  • Load Monitoring & Changing

  • Plant Shutdown from Full Power

  • Alarms & Responses

 

Intended Audience:  I&C/Ops

 

 

 

 

 

PLEASE NOTE:  The course length is provided as an estimate only.  Actual course length may vary based on student experience level and participation.

 

 *** Purchase order required ***

 

Note: This course is not an open enrollment course or for individual trainees. We recommend booking for a group of trainees.  

 

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