Course Description

In this course, the participant will be introduced to the various components of the Gaseous Fuel System and the functionality of each component.  This course will help the participant identify the chief causes of trips in the Gaseous Fuel System, and the strategies and guidelines for reducing the number of gas turbine trips related to the Gaseous Fuel System.  It will also familiarize the participant with the advantages and disadvantages of switching between fuels, and the safety guidelines to be followed while working in and around the turbine compartment, and the Gaseous Fuel System.

Duration

1 Hour

Target Audience

• Supervisors
• Operations
• Mechanical Maintenance

Prerequisites

• Course material is in English; therefore, a reasonable ability to read and understand English is required.
• The participant should have a basic understanding of the operational fundamentals of a gas turbine and an intimate familiarity with all the safety regulations and guidelines.

Class Size

Remote access.

Learning Objectives

This course will provide basic knowledge on the following:

• Describe the Gaseous Fuel System’s components.
• Describe the Gaseous Fuel System’s top trip drivers.
• Discuss trip reduction strategies associated with the Gaseous Fuel System.
• Explain transferring the gas turbine’s fuel supply from gaseous fuel to liquid fuel and liquid fuel to gaseous fuel.
• Identify safety precautions that must be followed when working on or around the Gaseous Fuel System.

Course Content

In this course, the participant will be introduced to the Gaseous Fuel System and its major components, and to recommendations for troubleshooting problems associated with the Gaseous Fuel System.

Lesson

1. Course Introduction
2. Overview of the Gaseous Fuel System
3. Top Trip Drivers
4. Strategies and Guidelines for Trip Reduction
5. Dual Fuel Switching
6. Safety Guidelines
7. Course Summary