Introduction & Fundamental Theory
Heat Transfer
Fluid Mechanics
Thermodynamics
Steady State Analysis
Steady State Evaluation of Fluid Mechanics, Heat Transfer and Thermodynamics simulations
Transient Analysis
Transient Simulation of real time applications at component, subsystem and system level evaluations
Advanced Thermal Fluid
Simulation of Gaseous mixtures, Homogeneous two-phase flow, coupled heat transfer through solid structures, combustion modeling and beyond
Experiment 1 : Feedwater Systems
Pump performance and NPSH
Performance and tube leaks
Flash tank behavior. Pipeline, valve and pump sizing
Cavitation, flashing and condensing detection
Experiment 2 : Steam Turbine & Supporting Systems
Assess cooling system and heat exchanger performance
Start-up, shutdown and load following operation
Lubrication systems
Generator hydrogen and lubrication systems
Turbine trip control
Gland steam systems
Experiment 3 : Cooling Water Circuits
Heat exchanger sizing
Water Hammer
Water reticulation flow balancing & energy efficiency
Pipeline, valve and pump sizing
Cooling tower response
Experiment 4 : Ash Slurry
Slurry Modeling
Slurry settling and blockage
Pump and pipe sizing
Plant expansion
Experiment 5 : Boiler Steam Systems
Load changes. Once-through and reheat boilers
Natural circulation boiler
Recirculation rate and steam production
Attemperator system
Dry out prediction
Temperature calculation and change rates
Boiling stability & boiling regime examination
Detection of boiling oscillations (Ledinegg, density wave, pressure drop-type)
Experiment 6 : Boiler Auxiliary Systems
Flow balancing in branching networks
Pipe heat loss estimation
Control philosophy testing
Pump/pipe/injector matching
Draught group/Flue gas system
Pump sizing and viscosity adjustment
Start-up fuel oil or gas systems
Experiment 7 : Natural Circulation Boiler
Boiler Modeling
Prediction of dry out
Calculation of recirculation rate and steam production
Experiment 8 : Condensers
Condenser level following
Wet and dry condenser heat exchange
Air leak detection
Experiment 9 : Valves
Transient Analysis of Valve
Valve Design, Optimisation
Valve Sizing
Two – Phase Valve Dynamic Response of Valves
Water Hammer
Experiment 10 : Compressors & Heat Exchanger
Heat Exchanger Modeling
Compressor Modeling
Lumped Heat Exchanger Model – Comparison of various Heat Exchanger Performance, Heat Transfer Studies
Experiment 11 : Pumps & Turbos
Pump Modeling
Turbine Modeling
Modeling of Different Pumps
Modeling of Turbines
Experiment 12 : Combined Cycle Plant
High level analysis and design of the complete combined thermodynamic cycle
Transient analysis of load change scenarios
Cycle effiency analysis under different ambient conditions
Root cause analysis for fault finding