Improving the quality of operation of equipment of thermal power plants through the use of computer-based training simulator and analytical complexes

Abstract

simulators used in the educational process at the Kazan State Power Engineering University at the Department of Power (TPP) are considered. To improve the quality of TTP thermal power equipment operation, it is advisable to use computer-based simulators simulating operation of TPP equipment. A computer class Scientific and educational platform Computer simulators in the heat and power industry was created at the TPP department, which included all-mode computer simulators a PGU-410 power unit simulator (JSC TEST), and a PGU-450 power unit simulator (JSC TEST), a cross-connection power plant (JSC TEST). The process of introducing the training simulator and analytical complexes in the educational process is described: reforming of all training courses related to the study of thermal circuits and operation of thermal power equipment was required. To perform laboratory and practical works involving the use of computer-based simulators, educational and methodological support has been developed that helps to master the performance of tasks on simulators. The tasks that are solved using these complexes in the training process under educational programs of Thermal Power Plants department are described. The advantage of using such simulators in education is noted, because they allow students to get acquainted with the process of thermal and electric energy production at thermal power plants. The use of these programs in teaching students how to operate TPP equipment allows them to develop skills of managing power equipment in various operating modes, and thereby to accelerate further adaptation of graduates at the workplace. Recommendations are made on the functional capabilities of computer-based training simulator and analytical complexes for learning how to work on them.