Combined Cycle: Abnormal Operations

Identify and describe problems that may occur during the cold startup of a combined cycle power plant and explain how operators can deal with these problems. Identify and describe problems that may occur during the shutdown of a combined cycle power plant and explain how operators can deal with these problems. Identify some abnormal conditions that can require an emergency shutdown and describe operator responsibilities associated with an emergency shutdown. Identify and describe some abnormal conditions associated with the HRSG in a combined cycle power plant and explain how operators can deal with these conditions. Identify and describe some abnormal conditions that may occur in the steam turbine/generator of a combined cycle power plant and explain how operators can deal with these conditions.