Engineering and Maintenance
Gas Turbines Operation Troubleshooting, Maintenance and Inspection
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Gas Turbines Operation Troubleshooting, Maintenance and Inspection Course
Introduction:
Course Objectives:
By the end of the training, participants will be able to:
- Describe the different stages involved in the operation of a gas turbine cycle
- Operate and maintain the air inlet, the filtration system, the pulse cleaning system and the evaporative cooler
- Demonstrate an understanding of the compressor section to include the rotor, variable guide vanes and compressor blading
- Explain the construction and operation of the turbine section, including rotor, buckets, nozzles and bearings
- Use the relevant turbine control terms to operate and control protection systems
- Outline the construction and operation of the liquid and gas fuel control systems, gas control valves and the lube oil system, essential to the operation, maintenance and troubleshooting of a gas turbine
- Describe the construction and the theory behind the operation of a generator, including the starting system, the turning gear, the commutated inverter and the cooling methods
- Analyse the guidelines for efficient operation of gas turbine system and its components
- Review the elements for the improvement of performance and efficiency of gas turbine system
- Compare and contrast optimal improvement techniques for a given industrial application
- Estimate the degree of deterioration of gas turbine system due to corrosion and fouling
- Indicate the ways to remedy for the problems in everyday operations using best practices
Who Should Attend?
This course is intended for all gas turbine operation personnel and maintenance personnel, including gas turbine operators, gas turbine maintenance technicians, and controls technicians. It will also be beneficial for professionals managing and supervising personnel involved in the operation and maintenance of gas turbines.
Course Outlines:
Overview of Gas Turbine Operation
- Overview of Gas Turbine Technology
- Application of Gas Turbines in Oil & Gas, Chemical and Process Industry
- Basics of Operation and Thermodynamics of Gas Turbine Cycles
- Components of Gas Turbine Package: Compressor – Combustor – Turbine
- Compressor Matching with gas Turbine: Shafts Arrangements
- Compressor Design Characteristics and Problems in Operation and Control
- Compressor Speed Control: Flow Rate Regulation
Operation of the Combustion System
- Combustor Design Types and Technical Features
- Fuel Types and Atomization Methods
- Effects of Pressure, Temperature and Turbulence
- The efficiency of the Combustion Process
- Environmental Limits and Pollution Control
- Operating Problems of Combustor
- Maintenance Issues of Fuel Nozzles and Combustor Liner
Elements of Hot Gas Path
- Elements of Gas Turbine along Hot Gas Path
- Blade and Nozzle Design: Velocity and Pressure Interaction
- Material Selection: Importance of Thermal and Mechanical Stresses
- Blade and Nozzle Material Degradation: Erosion and Corrosion Prevention
- Inspection Procedures: NDT Techniques (Ultrasound)
- Evaluation Methods for Fitness for Service Analysis
- Repair Options and their Feasibility
Functioning of Gas Turbine Systems
- Fuel System
- Inlet Air System and Filtering Procedure
- Ignition System and Flame Control
- Flue Gas Exhaust System
- Lubrication System
- Governor System
- Control and Safety System
Maintenance and Troubleshooting
- Monitoring of Gas Turbine Performance
- Problem Detection and Diagnostics: Root Cause Analysis
- Vibration Problems and Troubleshooting Methods
- Gas Turbine Maintenance Organization: Procedures, Scheduling, Reports
- Turbo-machinery Overhaul and Repair Options