Gas Turbine Technology: Operation, Control, Troubleshooting and Maintenance
Introduction
This course enables engineers, supervisors, and operation and
maintenance personnel to safely operate gas turbines. Also, the course introduces the routine maintenance procedures of the turbine support systems required to
attain high levels of availability and reliability from the gas turbine. This course develops a background in gas turbine operation that enables participants to analyze operating problems properly and take the necessary corrective action.
Course Objectives:
By the end of the course, delegates will be able to:
- Understand the major aspects of GT
- Identify GT Problems and how to prevent them
- Do basic calculations
- Use equipment on maintenance
- Understand the importance of solving the vibration problem
- Gain an in-depth knowledge and understanding on Mechanical design principles, Theoretical design principles, Compression,
Who Should Attend?
- This highly recommended course is designed for all Engineers & technician who is being exposed to the turbo machinery field & operations staff that want to gain insight & knowledge of gas turbine oper
- Experienced specialists involved in the operation and maintenance of gas turbines will definitely profit from attending this
- Mechanical & electrical engineers and qualified technicians should benefit from this Also practicing power engineers who work in generation plant should (Gas Turbine) update and refresh their knowledge by attending this course
- This training course is suitable for a wide range of professionals but will greatly benefit:
- Operations officers
- Safety Officers
- Plant Maintenance & supervisors
- Plant managers
- Facilities Management
- Plant operators
- Team leaders & engineers
- HSE Supervisors
Course Outlines
Overview of Gas Turbines:
- Industrial heavy duty gas turbines
- Aircraft-derivative gas turbines
- Medium range gas turbines
- Major gas turbines components
Fundamental Thermodynamics:
- Reversible cycles with ideal gases
- Actual gas turbine cycle
- Combustion air compressor performance characteristics
- Combustion processes and Gas turbine performance calculation
- Comparison of basic specifications
Mechanical Equipment Standards:
- Application API standards
- AINSI PTC22
- International standards (ISO) & NBSP; specification
Gas Turbine Components:
- Axial-flow compressor and Radial-inflow turbines
- Combustors, construction types
- Igniters and Fuel nozzles
- Hot path components
- Firing concept and emission control
Material and Construction:
- General metallurgical behaviour and Gas turbine blade materials
- Turbine wheel alloys and Corrosion problem
- Future materials and Coating technology
Bearing and Seals:
- Bearing design principal and Bearing materials
- Non-contacting seals and Mechanical seals
Lubrication System:
- Basic components and Oil cooling/warning
- Oil cleaning and conditioning and Lube oil selection
Fuels and Fuels Supply System:
- Fuel specification, Fuel properties, Fuel treatment
- Heavy fuels, Fuel measurement and Fuel supply system
- Cleaning of turbine components
Combustion Air Filters:
- Combustion air quality requirements and Function of gas turbine air filters
- Environment of type of inlet filters and Selection principal
- Operation and maintenance
Exhaust Systems:
- Sound abatement
- Inspection openings and Chimneys
Auxiliary Components and Systems:
- Starting systems and Washing systems
- Gear boxes and Coupling
▪Control System and Instrument:
- Pressure measurement and Temperature measurement
- Vibration measurement and Performance measurement
- Control systems and Monitoring and diagnostic systems
▪Gas Turbine Operation and Maintenance:
- Operating philosophies, Analytical on-line condition monitoring
- Modern bores copy and Selecting maintenance approaches
- Maintenance planning and Spare parts and special tools
- Inspection, overhaul and repair – Maintenance control and documentation
- Evaluation and Gas turbine maintenance effectiveness
- Establishing and tracking performance indices
▪Gas Turbine Economics:
- Screening turbine applications and Life cycle cost optimisation
- Evaluation of upgrading/replacement projects
- Insurance for gas turbines