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Gas Turbine Operation

This course offers a firm understanding of the basic operations of all types of GE heavy duty gas turbines. The course is designed for those persons with no or limited knowledge of gas turbines.The objective of this course is to give participants an understanding of basic gas turbine operations and construction as well as a fundamental knowledge of proper operation, control and protection of the turbine and its accessory systems. The course does not include any discussions of generators.Emphasis is placed on the following areas:

• Basic gas turbine operating cycle
• Overview of gas turbine major components and equipment arrangements and how these relate to overall operation and performance
• Fundamentals of gas turbine control and protection: start-up, speed, load, shutdown and temperature
• Operating parameters and control / protection features of the various turbine support systems such as the lubricating oil, hydraulic, variable inlet guide vanes, starting means and fuels
• Operating factors and considerations that affect maintenance intervals

The course is held at the GE Energy Learning Center in Niskayuna (Schenectady), NY USA. This location has turbine equipment available to view that enhances the learning experience beyond the classroom lectures and discussions.

Operators, engineers, technicians, and administrative personnel of operating facilities as well those who may work in affiliated industries, who wish to gain an understanding of the day-to-day operation of GE heavy duty gas turbines. This course is intended for personnel unfamiliar with GE gas turbines. It should be considered as a “beginner” level course.  

• Instruction is given in English; therefore, a reasonable ability to read and understand spoken English is required
• Course enrollment is a minimum of 6 and a maximum of 15 participants.

Part of this training involves a tour of the factory.  During this time, cell phones, cameras and laptop computers will not be permitted.

Classroom Training:

• The appropriate dress is casual.  Please no shorts, tank tops or shirts with inappropriate verbiage or signs.

Factory Tour:

• Athletic shoes are unacceptable, whether steel-toed or not.  Leather-topped shoes are required; oil-resistant soles are recommended.
• Safety glasses with side shields and a brow bar are mandatory.  If you do not have safety glasses, we will provide you with visitor safety glasses.
• Long pants are required.  Please no shorts, tank tops or shirts with inappropriate verbiage or signs.
• Although the factory is clean, it is still a manufacturing plant with oils and solvents in use.

Effective March 1, 2011, the GE Energy Learning Center will become a tobacco-free campus and smoking will be prohibited in all areas of the property, including outdoor space owned by GE. This means that all employees, as well as customers, contractors and visitors will be prohibited from using tobacco products anywhere on our campuses, including in motor vehicles. If an individual wishes to use tobacco products he/she needs to leave the campus in order to smoke or to use smokeless tobacco. Leaving campus is only acceptable during regularly scheduled lunch breaks. Leaving the property during shorter class breaks will not provide adequate time to return to class. Persons who do not comply will be asked to leave the campus.

The duration of this course is 5 days

Day 1	Introduction
	Basic gas turbine operating cycle and Performance Characteristics
	Overview of Gas Turbine Major Components
	Turbine Device Summary and Reference Drawings

Day 2	Fundamentals of Gas Turbine Controls and Protection
	Tour of the gas turbine manufacturing and assembly areas

Day 3

Gas Turbine Auxiliary Systems – purpose, function and operation

Day 4

Gas Turbine Auxiliary Systems – purpose, function and operation

Day 5	Gas Turbine Operation and Control Screens
	Operation & Maintenance Considerations
	Review

Note: The last day of this course will end at 12:00 noon.

The course text material covering the gas turbine systems is based on generic piping schematics included in the text.  If you wish to more closely relate the course material to your units, or if you have specific questions, it would be a good idea to bring the following documents from your site:

• Device Summary
• Piping Schematics
• Control Specification Settings
• Control Elementary