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2024

Gas Turbine Operation & Maintenance

Code: Technical

Duration: 5 Days

Location: Doha

Fee: QAR 12,900

Course Overview

This course introduces the gas turbine engine, including operation and maintenance. It looks at how the technology works and the factors that affect performance, Gas turbines became widely adopted and many thousands of sets are now installed worldwide.The advantages of a gas turbine plant as compared to a steam plant of comparable horsepower include:  Weight reduction of 70%, Simplicity (fewer propulsion auxiliaries), reduced manning due to automated propulsion plant control, quicker response time and faster acceleration/deceleration.

Course Objectives

Upon completion of this course, the trainees will be aware and understanding of the following:

  • Describe the relationship of the various turbine components and how they may be at risk during operations.
  • Describe the different fuel systems used in gas turbine operations.
  • Describe Gas Turbine Auxiliary Systems such as (Cooling & Sealing Air, Lube Oil Systems, Fuel Forwarding, Control and Hydraulic Oil) and purpose, normal operations, and abnormal conditions for each.
  • Given a gas turbine control system block diagram, sequence the turbine through a Startup, Load Changes, Shutdown, and Emergency Conditions.
  • Describe the major components associated with a Generator.
  • Describe emergency condition response for both the gas turbine and generator

Who Should Attend?

This course is designed for Engineers, Technicians and Operators who are involved with Gas Turbines, Operation and Maintenance, and those who have engineering backgrounds and works on gas turbines.

Course Contents

Module (01) Fundamentals of Gas Turbine Design and Operation
  • Gas Turbine Design Philosophy
  • Theoretical and Actual Cycles
  • Major Components
Module (02) Optimizing Gas Turbine Unit
  • Efficiency Parameters
  • Factors Affecting Turbine Performance
  • Loss Prevention and Minimization
Module (03) Gas Turbine Maintenance
  • Maintenance Planning
  • Periodic Inspection Schedules
  • Preventative Maintenance
  • Corrective Maintenance
  • Compressor Fouling and Blade Erosion
  • Compressor Deterioration
  • Compressor Corrosion
  • Hot Section Corrosion
  • Overhauling Procedures
Module (04) Major Factors Influencing Maintenance and Equipment Life
  • Operation and Services Factors
  • Effects of Fuel
  • Firing Temperature
  • Duty Cycle and Effects
Module (05) Gas Turbine Performance Test Procedures and Calculations
  • Scope and Field of Application
  • General Definitions, Descriptions of Terms and Symbols
  • Preparation for Tests
  • Operating Conditions for Test
  • Instruments and Control Methods
  • Power Measurement (Mechanical , Electrical
  • Fuel Measurements (Liquid and Gas Fuel)
  • Protective Devices
Module (06) Gas Turbine Performance Improvement
  • Detection of Performance Deterioration
  • Importance of Optimum Performance
  • Effective Component Performance
  • Increase in Performance Through Modernization
Module (07) Control Instruments and Protection Systems
  • Control System Functions
  • Protection System
  • Troubleshooting Guides
  • Tuning for optimum Performance
Module (08) Gas Turbine Operational Procedures and Problems
  • Concept of gas Turbine Operation
  • Mode of Operation
  • Maintenance Reliability and Availability
Module (09) Condition Monitoring
  • Diagnostics and Trend Analysis
  • Instrumentation Devices
  • Pressure Sensors and Thermocouples
  • Vibration Monitoring
Module (10) Normal Operation Conditions
  • Pre-Start Check- Up
  • Ready to Start Requirement
  • Unit Start – up Ramping Supervision
  • Critical Operating Data
  • Turbine Loading and limitations
  • Limitations and gas Turbine Overloading
  • Observation after unit Shutdown, Trips
  • Analysis of Unit trip and Abort
  • Synchronization to a live busbar

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