What will I learn from this course?
This course provides training on the essential elements of the Mk VI turbine control system. The course will include instruction on the hardware and software components of the Mk VI control system and its interface system (HMI). Alarm troubleshooting and LVDT calibration will be central topics of the program. Additionally, practical exercises on Mk VI equipment will reinforce the daily lecture material.
Who should attend?
Qualified engineers and technicians who wish to gain an understanding of Mk VI turbine control systems.
Prerequisites
- Basic understanding of turbine equipment and its operation (gas or steam)
- Familiarity with control system basics
- Reasonable computer skills
- Instruction is given in English; therefore, a reasonable ability to read and understand spoken English is required
Duration
9 1/2 days
Agenda
| Day 1 | Cimplicity startup / navigation Software editor (Toolbox) and file basics Monitoring of I/O and software Practical lab(s) |
| Day 2 | Toolbox features: Finder Trender Signal Browser Variable and control constants Program blocks WatchWindows Practical lab(s) |
| Day 3 | Troubleshooting alarms (will be continued over subsequent days) Troubleshooting Cimplicity displays Trip Log Troubleshooting I/O faults Practical lab(s) |
| Day 4 | Documentation and drawings Web documents Replacing I/O cards Replacing the controller card |
| Day 5 | Permanent software changes Code Generation Practical lab(s) |
| Day 6 | Adding / configuring I/O points (analog and digital) Add / modify alarms Practical lab(s) UDH (local) network |
| Day 7 | Cimplicity communications Cimplicity screens (display files) Practical lab(s) |
| Day 8 | LVDT calibration Control sequence editor Practical labs |
| Day 9 | Toolbox advanced features: Capture blocks Dynamic Data Recorders (DDR) Modifying trip history log Network time protocol Graphic windows |
| Day 10 | (1/2 day) Troubleshooting exercise "Ready to Start" Questions / Review / Wrap-up |
The following training dates are available in 2008:
| Dates | Location | Course Length | Course Number | Price ($USD) |
| Jun 09-20 | Loveland, CO | 9 ½ Days | LM62408 | $4,950.00 |
| Jul 14-25 | Salem, VA | 9 ½ Days | VM62908 | $4,950.00 |
| Aug 11-22 | Loveland, CO | 9 ½ Days | LM63308 | $4,950.00 |
| Sep 08-19 | Salem, VA | 9 ½ Days | VM63708 | $4,950.00 |
| Oct 06-17 | Loveland, CO | 9 ½ Days | LM64108 | $4,950.00 |
| Nov 03-14 | Loveland, CO | 9 ½ Days | LM64508 | $4,950.00 |
| Dec 01-12 | Salem, VA | 9 ½ Days | VM64908 | $4,950.00 |
