This course offers a firm understanding of the basic maintenance requirements of all types of GE heavy duty gas turbines and their auxiliary support systems. This course does not include any discussions of generators.
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 component construction and maintenance procedures as well as a fundamental knowledge of the auxiliary systems function and preventative maintenance requirements. This fundamental knowledge will allow participants to approach maintenance activities with confidence.
Emphasis is placed on the following areas:
- Basic gas turbine operating cycle
- Review of gas turbine major components, equipment arrangements and associated maintenance requirements of each section of the turbine.
- Turbine operations and the affect on maintenance intervals
- Purpose, function and routine preventative maintenance of the various turbine support systems such as the lubricating oil, hydraulic, variable inlet guide vanes and fuels
- A review of standard practices, tooling and parts needed to successfully conduct inspections
- How to source information in the GE Gas Turbine Service Manuals 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.
Who should attend?
Mechanics, 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 routine maintenance requirements of GE heavy duty gas turbines. This course is intended for personnel that are unfamiliar with or have limited knowledge of GE gas turbine maintenance.
Prerequisites
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.
Course Requirements and Attire
- Energy Learning Center (ELC) visitors with a valid GE or ELC contractor picture ID will be cleared by the security guard at the Main Entrance after signing in. All visitors must show proof of identification, sign in and receive a visitor ID from the security guard.
- The required dress for this course is "business casual." Please no tank tops or shirts with inappropriate verbiage or signs.
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.
Duration
The duration of this course is 5 days
Agenda
| Day 1 |
Introduction |
| Basic Gas Turbine Operating Cycle and Performance Characteristics |
| Gas Turbine Major Components and Construction |
| Day 2 |
Navigating the GE Service Manuals |
| Standard Practices |
| Borescope Inspections |
| Combustion Inspections |
| Day 3 |
Hot Gas Path Inspections |
| Major Inspections |
| Tour of the Gas Turbine Manufacturing and Assembly Areas |
| Day 4 |
Gas Turbine Auxiliary Systems – Function and Routine Preventative Maintenance |
| Tour of the Gas Turbine Manufacturing and Assembly Areas |
| Day 5 |
Gas Turbine Auxiliary Systems – Function and Routine Preventative Maintenance |
| Operation & Maintenance Considerations |
| Review |
Recommendations
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