Flexible Operations of Fossil Power Plants – Maximise Performance Reliability and Minimise Life Cycle Cost

By the end of this 5 day course, participants will be able to:

• Understand the core components and operational principles of fossil fuel-based power plants.
• Identify challenges and constraints when transitioning to flexible operations.
• Define flexible operations and their increasing importance in modern power systems.
• Assess the impact of flexible operations on efficiency, wear, and asset management.
• Use industry benchmarks to evaluate fossil power plant performance reliability.
• Identify key performance indicators (KPIs) for monitoring efficiency, availability, and downtime.
• Conduct Life Cycle Cost (LCC) analysis to evaluate economic implications of plant upgrades or changes.
• Understand the cost categories in a plant’s lifecycle and their financial impacts.
• Use modeling techniques to predict LCC and optimise operational and maintenance decisions.
• Develop strategies to balance flexibility, performance reliability, and cost optimisation in plant management.

• Power Plant and Lifecycle Cost Engineers responsible for overseeing the operation and maintenance of fossil fuel-based power plants by analysing and minimising the total cost of ownership for plant systems.
• Operations Managers managing plant operations, optimising performance and ensuring regulatory compliance.
• Reliability and Maintenance Engineers analysing, monitor operational performance to improve equipment reliability and oversee maintenance schedules to ensure critical systems function properly.
• Performance Engineers aim to reduce unexpected failures and increase plant availability.
• Asset Managers in charge on the lifecycle of plant assets, including cost analysis and performance optimisation.
• Project Managers leads projects related to plant upgrades and efficiency improvements.
• Energy and Financial Analysts participate in the evaluation of the energy production and conducting cost-benefit analyses for potential improvements and assess economic viability of the operation strategies.
• Environmental Compliance Officers to ensure compliance with environmental regulations.
• Regulatory Affairs Specialists function in compliance with local, national, and international regulations.
• Utility System Operators monitoring and control power generation and distribution systems for stable operation.

• Basic
• Intermediate

This course will provide comprehensive learning resources, including course materials for future reference. Each topic will commence with a clearly defined intended learning outcome (LO). The learning experience will be enriched through diverse activities such as quizzes, videos, and assessments, ensuring engagement and understanding. Besides supplementing the core material, participants will have access to additional resources like articles, case studies, and tools. The course structure incorporates interactive elements, such as group discussions, case studies, and practical exercises, enhancing hands-on learning experiences. Q&A sessions will provide opportunities for clarifications and deeper understanding. Role-playing exercises will simulate real-world scenarios, allowing participants to develop decision-making and problem-solving skills through practical application.

With over 33 years of experience, your expert instructor is a distinguished professional engineer specialising in the power generation and petrochemical sectors. Throughout his career, he has focused on enhancing reliability, optimising maintenance strategies, and assessing the remaining life of assets within the power industry. He has led critical evaluations of essential power plant equipment, including boilers, turbines, and generators, aiming to maximise efficiency and extend operational life.

His expertise encompasses reliability analysis, performance evaluation, maintenance optimisation, and life cycle management of power generation assets. His notable projects include conducting remaining life assessments and providing extension recommendations for thermal power plants and petrochemical facilities through thorough degradation mechanism analysis and performance capability evaluations. He has performed reliability-centred maintenance (RCM) studies for power plants, refining maintenance strategies via Failure Mode Effects Criticality Analysis and Reliability Block Diagram modeling.

Additionally, he has implemented asset performance management systems like GE Meridium to enhance maintenance and reliability, ultimately improving equipment availability and reducing operational costs. Moreover, he has played a significant role in major inspection evaluations of gas turbines, including GE Frame units, Siemens, and Mitsubishi models, optimising maintenance scope and costs. He has conducted performance optimisation studies through benchmarking, diagnostics, and tuning of combined cycle power plants to enhance efficiency, output, and emissions.

Furthermore, he has developed comprehensive maintenance guidelines and strategies for power generation plants and critical rotating equipment to improve overall maintenance effectiveness. Holding a Master’s degree in Thermal Power Plants Engineering and certification as a Six Sigma Master Black Belt. He not only applies his extensive knowledge but also shares it globally. He has delivered training workshops on various topics such as power plant performance, asset integrity management, reliability improvement, condition monitoring, and turbomachinery. His vast hands-on experience combined with specialised training and analytical expertise in power generation assets positions him as an exceptional instructor for courses focused on repurposing and extending the life of coal power plants. His technical acumen and ability to train cross-functional teams make him well-suited to teach this complex subject matter effectively.

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