Simulator Learning Center

Welcome:Welcome:

Asia-Pacific Partnership Members

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Simulator Learning CenterSimulator Learning CenterSt Albans, West VirginiaSt Albans, West Virginia

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SAFETYSAFETY

SLC Employees have Worked 18 years without an Accident.

Sidewalk Safety

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AEP - EastAEP - East

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AEP - WestAEP - West

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The Simulator Learning The Simulator Learning Center Mission and VisionCenter Mission and Vision

Mission: To train, develop and evaluate power generation

personnel in the safe, reliable and efficient operation of power facilities.

Vision: We are the premier provider of learning opportunities,

consultation, technical knowledge and experience. Setting the standard of training excellence in power facility operation throughout AEP and the world.

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Our RoleOur Role

• The primary role of the Simulator Learning Center is to provide positive, structured training for operators of AEP's fossil power plants. (WV,VA,KY,OH,IN,OK,TX,LA)

• This training consists of both (Knowledge) classroom as well as (Skills) hands on training on a 1300 MW Supercritical, two generic 150 MW Subcritical, and the new unit specific simulators for..Kanawha and Clinch

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Our RoleOur Role

• Since the groups inception in 1988 we have trained more than 4000 plant operators.

• We remain dedicated to provide training and knowledge to all operators of the combined AEP fleet, to do their job to the best of their abilities.

• Our courses are tailored to the learning strategies and learning needs of the individual sites.

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What SCL OffersWhat SCL Offers

• A dedicated TEAM of training professionals!

• Representing 225 + years of experience!

• 30 Classes - Fundamental through advanced topics covering both sub critical and supercritical operations ! (developed by the SLC staff)

• Experience in developing, operating, maintaining and modifying hard panel and soft panel simulators!

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SLC Course ListSLC Course List

000 Simulator Evaluation090 - Power Plant Fundamentals, Supercritical092 - Elementaries For Non-Operators093 - Start-Ups For Non-Operators094 - Fundamentals For Non-Operators094R -Fundamentals for Non Operators-One Day095 - Power Plant Fundamentals, Subcritical097 - Stationary Engineer's License Training101 - Boiler Basics, Supercritical102 - Turbine Basic, Supercritical103 - Generator Basic, Supercritical151 - Boiler Basic, Subcritical152 - Turbine Basic, Subcritical153 - Generator Basic, Subcritical170 -Gas Turbines, Simple Cycle, Balance of Plant

201 - Electr Elementaries & One-Line Diagrams, Sup202 - Heat Rate, Supercritical203 - Advanced Startup and Shutdown, Supercritical204 - Advanced Malfunctions, Supercritical206 - Off-Frequency Operation207 - 1300 Steam Seal Class 208 - Selective Catalytic Reduction System, Super209 - Booster Fans251 - Elect. Elementaries & One-Line Diagrams, Sub252 - Heat Rate, Subcritical256 - Load Rejection272 - Heat Rate - AdvancedBooster Fan and SCR Power Feed TrainingSCR Awareness ClassSCR Power FeedSNCR Components and System Training (Cardinal)

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SLC Supports AEP Business Goals

Higher Plant Commercial Availability's Improved Plant Efficiencies & Dispatch Accuracy Reduced Startup Times Improved Operator Confidence and Morale Improved Safety

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The Simulator Learning Center HistoryThe Simulator Learning Center History

• FOTG(Fossil Operator Training Group) to SLC - History• Group Formed July 1, 1988 - Six members

Serving only the 1300 MW Units

• 2002 - 11 members serving the entire fleet.

• Originally Located at the Amos Plant

• Moved to St Albans December 2001

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Here to ServeHere to Serve

Bottom Row:Steve Taylor, C E Lewis*, Paul Darnell*, David Green*, Jeannie Wray, George SixTop Row:Mike Smith*, Randy Crawford*, Bill Hohman, Dan Wolfingbarger, Bob Freyberg*, Walt Raub** -> Instructor

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1300 MW Simulator1300 MW Simulator

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1300 MW Hard Panel Simulator History1300 MW Hard Panel Simulator History

Built and Finished - 1972-73 Total Cost around $4 Million

EAI Computer -- Replaced 1984 with a DEC Vax Computer

Upgraded to a New DEC Vax Computer in 1990 Replaced Hard Interface (VMIC) in 1995

Cost --$400,000. Modified for Gavin Scrubber - 1994 - $50,000 Replaced DEC Vax with DEC Alpha in 2001- $30,000 Replaced DEC Alpha with Windows Unit – 2005 Adding New Turbine Controls - 2006

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Barry SimulatorBarry Simulator

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Subcritical Simulator (1995)

EPRI Computer Program - Free Software Modeled after Alabama Power Co. Barry Unit #1 Total SLC Equipment Cost for the Two Simulators

$70,000 Start to Finish Product ---Three Months Closest Available Simulator to an AEP Unit

150 MW CE Boiler - Circa 1950 Twelve Computers and Four Keyboards – Runs on OS2 Maximum Four Students

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Clinch River & Kanawha River SimulatorsClinch River & Kanawha River Simulators

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Subcritical Simulators

• Five Bailey DCS consoles units• Two with Clinch River Unit 2 model

• Two with Kanawha River Unit 1 model

• One for development of other models

• All are high fidelity, stimulated control

• DCS based with Smart Screen emulated hard panels

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Centralized / Standardized Centralized / Standardized Training Center BenefitsTraining Center Benefits

Consistent InformationDoesn't vary with people or time.

No dumbing down

Same information supplied to all plantsOne group for Engineering to deal with instead of all plants when developing training for a new system. (SCR’s, Scrubbers, etc..)Training programs reviewed and updated as required.

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OurOur Goals / AccomplishmentsGoals / Accomplishments

Training ActivityMeasurement – Contact Hours

2002 - 22000 hours

2003 - 27000 hours

2004 - 21560 hours

2005 - 22880 hours

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A Fact We All FaceA Fact We All Face

The large turnover and loss of valuable experience over the last few years has created a serious problem.

Look at our demographics on Unit Operators

How many will be leaving in the next five years?

How do we plan to train them?

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Eastern Unit Operator Eastern Unit Operator ExperienceExperience

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Classifying Operator ErrorsClassifying Operator Errors

Inadvertent – Not aware error is being made.

Technique – Lacks skill, knowledge or technique.

Willful – Conflicting directions, poor attitude, sabotage.

Technique Errors Can be ReducedFP&L Study found 85% of technique errors were

attributable to lack of adequate training.

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Simulator BenefitsSimulator Benefits

Reduce the number of “infant mortality” errors.

Increase availability

Thermal performance improvement

Stress environmental compliance

Increase component life

New controls logic checkout

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Our Customers’ Demands on Our Our Customers’ Demands on Our Training OrganizationTraining Organization

Reduce Costs (Training & Operational)

Providing Consistent Information

Knowledge Management Systems

A Plant Information Resource

A Specialized Training Provider

Quick Response to

Training / Intervention Requests

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Generating Confidence Through Knowledge For The Future