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Objectives

• On completion of the course, you should:
  • Be able to understand the fundamentals of the many aspects of performance of stationary gas turbine engines used in the power generation industries.
  • Have a good background to enable an appreciation of the operational problems associated with gas turbines used for power generation.
  • Have an understanding of the different types of, Turbines, Fans and compressors.
  • Be able to operate Turbines, Fans and compressors as close as possible to the design efficiency.
  • Will be able to monitor Turbines, Fans and compressor efficiency, availability and reliability.
  • Have learnt about selection, operation and maintenance strategies.
  • Be able to troubleshoot Turbines, Fans and compressor problems.

The Delegates

• On completion of the course, you should:
  • Be able to understand the fundamentals of the many aspects of performance of stationary gas turbine engines used in the power generation industries.
  • Have a good background to enable an appreciation of the operational problems associated with gas turbines used for power generation.
  • Have an understanding of the different types of, Turbines, Fans and compressors.
  • Be able to operate Turbines, Fans and compressors as close as possible to the design efficiency.
  • Will be able to monitor Turbines, Fans and compressor efficiency, availability and reliability.
  • Have learnt about selection, operation and maintenance strategies.
  • Be able to troubleshoot Turbines, Fans and compressor problems.

Contents

• Introduction and course overview.
• Maintenance Science and Technology
  • Protective Maintenance
  • Predictive Maintenance
  • Preventive Maintenance
  • Productive Maintenance
  • Troubleshooting
  • Repairs and Corrective Maintenance
  • Overhaul
• Total Productive Maintenance (TPM)
  • Goals of TPM
  • Components of TPM
• Overview of Gas Turbine Technology and Applications :
  • Simple cycle gas turbine performance in terms of power, fuel consumption and thermal efficiency.
  • Effect of fuel choice on corrosion, emissions, component life etc.
  • Effect of ambient temperature and pressure on performance. Performance enhancement through compressor cleaning, intake water misting, intake air filtration, etc.
  • The performance benefits of using Combined cycle gas turbine performance and cogeneration. The use of inter-cooling and reheat.
• Rotating Components and Matching
  • Compressor and turbine design and performance.
  • Characteristics and matching.
  • Compressor surge and its prevention.
• Vibration and Rotor Dynamics
  • A review of vibration will include specific problems such as blade vibration and shaft critical speeds.
  • Case histories which illustrate vibration with the fatigue failure of components.
  • Rotor instability.
  • Spectrum analysis for the solution of resonance, instability, and gear and blade problems.

 

• Performance Analysis for Problem Detection
  • The fundamental concepts of performance analysis as a tool for saving energy costs.
  • Basic and applied thermodynamics for gas turbines.
  • The use of performance data to pinpoint problem areas.
  • Diagnostics related to fouling, nozzle erosion, blowing surge, choke, etc. Meaningful trending methods.
• Gas Path Analysis for Stationary Gas Turbines
  • Simulation of degraded gas turbines, the application of fault coefficient matrices, fault trees and other techniques.
  • Implications for component life and emissions.
• Gas Turbine Fouling
  • The causes and effects of fouling in compressors including increased fuel flow, reduced efficiency, reduced mass flow, reduced surge margin, turbine blade creep life, etc.
  • The effects of inlet air filtration on engine performance.
• Gas Turbine Repair
  • The techniques of inspection and repair of gas turbines are described in detail, including NDT techniques, cleaning, plating, heat treatment, welding, etc.
• Gas Turbine Maintenance
  • Maintenance techniques using borescopes. Spectrum analysis including acoustic monitoring.
  • Techniques for checking and conducting repairs on impellers, diffusers, bearings, couplings, and foundation repair.
• Special Considerations for CHP Gas Turbines
  • Considerations in the design, operation and maintenance of turbines and associated equipment.
  • Off design operational effects on heat recovery steam generators, STTG cycles and evaporative cooling.

The Discount

10% in case of Three P. (or more)