Course Description

This course provides basic knowledge of GE Gas Turbines.

Duration

4 hours

Target Audience

All personnel

Prerequisites

Course material is in English; therefore, a reasonable ability to read and understand English is required

Class Size

Remote Access

Learning Objectives

This course will provide basic knowledge on the following:

• Basic gas turbine cycle
• Major components of a gas turbine and assembly procedure
• Fundamentals of gas turbine controls

Course Content

INTRODUCTION

1. Theory of Operation
2. Design and Construction
3. Control Philosophy

LESSON 1 – Theory of Operation

1. Introduction
2. Basic Cycle Description

1. Key terms
2. Thermodynamic Principles
3. Four Cycle Reciprocating Engine
4. Simple Cycle
5. Simple Cycle vs Four Cycle Reciprocating
6. Brayton Cycle

3. Major Components
4. Gas Turbine Performance

1. Ambient Temperature
2. Altitude / Barometric Pressure
3. Fuel Type
4. Humidity

5. Exam

LESSON  2 – Control Philosophy

1. Introduction
2. History

1. Fuel Regulator
2. Speedtronic Mark I
3. Speedtronic Mark II
4. Speedtronic Mark IV
5. Speedtronic Mark V

3. Controlling Parameters

1. Fuel Limitation
2. Minimum Value Gate
3. Start-up Curve

4. Fuel Systems
5. Protection
6. Exam

LESSON  3 – Design and Construction

1. Introduction
2. Component Identification

1. Inlet and Exhaust Components
2. Combustion System
3. Compressor Rotor
4. Turbine Rotor
5. Inlet Casing
6. Compressor Casing
7. Turbine Base
8. Compressor Discharge Casing
9. Turbine Shell
10. Exhaust Frame Assembly

3. Assembly

1. Casings
2. Rotors
3. Base
4. Blades
5. Buckets
6. Bearings
7. Nozzles
8. Combustion

4. Exam