Course Objectives

The aim is to produce Graduates that have a broad-based understanding, both theoretical and practical, of the Operations and Maintenance of Generator Drive Gas Turbines.
 

Course Description

This programme covers, over a series of weeks, both theoretical and practical, the Operations and Maintenance of Generator Drive Gas Turbines. It covers many aspects of Gas Turbines including fault finding and operational procedures.

Who Should Attend

This course is aimed specifically at new recruits to the Gas Turbine industry.For further information on the practical training offered on this course please see the facilities at our MJB Workshop.

Pre-Requisites

All Attendees should have a basic engineering background.

Course Outcome

At the end of this course you will be able to operate and maintain Generator Drive Gas Turbines.

Course Outline

Week 1 - Introduction to Gas Turbines

• Introduction
• Gas Turbine Theory
• Gas Turbine Applications
• Major Components of a Gas Turbine
• Major Accessory Components of a Gas Turbine
• Practical Sessions at MJB Workshop

Week 2 - Gas Turbine Operations

• Gas Turbine Piping Schematics
• Gas Turbine Operations
• Gas Turbine Special Operations
• Practical Sessions using Gas Turbine Simulator

Week 3 - Turbine Mechanical Maintenance and Repair

• Component Inspection Techniques
• Evaluating Component for Repair
• Gas Turbine Inspections
• Component Repair Techniques
• Practical Session at MJB Workshop
• Types of Bearing

Week 4 - Bearing Maintenance & Repair

• Bearing Maintenance and Repair
• Gearing
• Coupling Installation
• Practical Sessions at MOB Workshop

Week 5 - Installation/ Repair and Maintenance of Pumps/ Motors

• Pump Design and Operation
• Pump Operations
• Pump Disassembly/Reassembly Procedures
• Disassembly and Reassembly
• AC and DC Motors
• Practical Sessions at OEL Workshop

Week 6 - Gas Turbine Instrumentation & Calibration

• Gas Turbine Instrumentation Overview
• Pressure/Temperature Switches
• Pressure/Temperature Transducers
• Linear Variable Differential Transformer (LVDT’S)
• Thermocouple and RTD’s
• Miscellaneous Instrumentation Devices
• Control Valves
• Practical Session at OEL Instrumentation Lab

Week 7 - Gas Turbine Control Systems (Speedtronic)

• Gas Turbine Control Systems
• Control System Functions
• Control System Protection Functions
• Introduction to Ladder Logic (Rung Display)
• Control System Troubleshooting
• Practical Sessions using Gas Turbine Simulator

Week 8 - Generator Control & Protection

• Generator Construction
• Generator Operations
• Protection Devices
• Excitation Systems
• Voltage Regulation
• Practical Session using Gas Turbine Simulator
• Course Review and Feedback

Note: As an open registration course, this programme will be conducted as 4 x 2 week courses.

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