A generic training simulator of a natural gas combined cycle (NGCC) was modified to match operations at a real plant. The objective was to use the simulator to analyze cycling operations of the plant. Initial operation of the simulator revealed the potential for saturation conditions in the final high pressure superheater (HPSH) as the attemperator tried to control temperature at the superheater outlet during gas turbine loading and unloading. Subsequent plant operational data confirmed simulation results. Multiple simulations were performed during loading and unloading of the gas turbine to determine operational strategies that prevented saturation and increased the approach to saturation temperature. The solutions included changes to the attemperator temperature control setpoints and strategic control of the steam turbine (ST) inlet pressure control valve.

Issue Section:
Gas Turbines: Electric Power
Keywords:
Computational, Energy systems, Fossil, Nuclear power generation, Control systems
Topics:
Combined cycles, Ducts, Flow (Dynamics), Heat recovery steam generators, Natural gas, Pressure, Simulation, Steam, Stress, Temperature, Water, Superheaters

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