Course Description

This training course provides a comprehensive and practical introduction to THERMOFLEX, the advanced thermal system and power plant simulation software by Thermoflow. Participants will learn how to build, simulate, analyze, and evaluate thermal power generation systems using THERMOFLEX, with a focus on real-world engineering applications and performance assessment.

Course Objectives

Upon completion of this course, participants will be able to:

  • Navigate and use the THERMOFLEX software environment effectively.
  • Model thermal power and energy systems using built-in component libraries.
  • Simulate gas turbine, steam turbine, and combined cycle systems.
  • Analyze system performance, efficiency, and heat balance.
  • Evaluate operational and design scenarios.
  • Interpret simulation outputs for engineering decision-making.

Who Should Attend?

This course is designed for power plant engineers, mechanical and energy engineers, process engineers, design engineers, consultants, technical managers, and professionals involved in thermal system modeling and power plant performance analysis.

Course Agenda

Registration

Welcome & Introduction

Pre-Test

Day 1: Introduction to THERMOFLEX

  • Overview of THERMOFLEX capabilities and applications
  • Fundamentals of thermal systems and power generation
  • Software interface, workflow, and modeling logic
  • Component libraries and model setup
  • Creating a basic thermal system model

Day 2: Gas Turbine Modeling

  • Gas turbine theory and performance parameters
  • Modeling simple cycle gas turbine systems
  • Ambient conditions and operational constraints
  • Fuel characteristics and efficiency analysis
  • Reviewing and interpreting simulation results
Day 3: Combined Cycle Modeling

  • Combined cycle power plant concepts
  • Heat Recovery Steam Generator (HRSG) modeling
  • Steam cycle configuration and parameters
  • Integrating gas and steam cycles
  • Performance and efficiency evaluation
Day 4: Steam Cycle & Advanced Applications

  • Steam turbine and condenser modeling
  • Feedwater heaters and auxiliary systems
  • Cogeneration (CHP) system modeling
  • Part-load and off-design performance analysis
  • Sensitivity and scenario analysis
Day 5: Optimization & Practical Applications

  • System optimization techniques
  • Comparing design and operating scenarios
  • Evaluating upgrades and performance improvements
  • Common modeling challenges and troubleshooting
  • Review of industrial use cases
  • Course wrap-up and key learning points

Post Test

End of the Course

Assessment Methodology

All courses conducted by EdTech will begin with a Pre-evaluation and end with a Post-evaluation. The instructor will evaluate the knowledge and skills of the participants according to the feedback given by participants. This will help to recognize the benefits and the level of knowledge gained by participants through the course.

Training Methodology

Facilitated by a highly qualified specialist, who has extensive knowledge and experience; this program will be conducted using extensively interactive methods, encouraging participants to share their own experiences and apply the program material to real-life work situations in order to stimulate group discussions and improve the efficiency of the subject coverage.

Percentages of the total course hour classification are:

  • ​40% Theoretical lectures, Concepts and approach
  • 20% Motivation to develop individual skill and Techniques
  • 20% Case Studies and Practical Exercises
  • 20% Topic General Discussions and interaction

Course Manual

Participants will be provided with comprehensive presentation material as reference manual. This presentation material is a compilation of core valuable information, references, presentation methods and inspiring reading which will be used as a part of the material guide.

Course Certificate

At the completion of the course, all participants who successfully accomplished the required contact hours will receive an EdTech Training Participation Certificate as a testimony to their commitment to professional development and further education.

Why Edtech ?

  • Industry Experienced; Internationally Qualified Trainers
  • Hands-on Practical Sessions & Assignments
  • Intensive Study materials
  • Flexible Schedules
  • Realistic training methodology
  • High-Quality Training in Affordable Course Fees
  • Achievement Certificate, as approved by the Ministry of Education (Abu Dhabi Center for Technical and Vocational Education Training - ACTVET), HABC, AWS, IAOSHE, SHRM, etc.