Gas Turbine Systems: Gas Turbine - Generator Hydrogen Control System

W-GAS12002

Web Based Training

In this course, you will learn about the elements of the hydrogen gas control system.

Duration: 1.5 hour

Learning Objectives

This course will provide basic knowledge on the following:

• Explain the purpose of the hydrogen gas control system.
• List the advantages of using hydrogen.
• Identify the location of the major components and describe their functions.
• Describe how gases are supplied, how mix of gases in the CO2 analyzer is measured, and how gases are removed and filled.
• Describe adjustable alarm device settings and control valve positions.
• Understand the importance of proper oil and hydrogen pressure and acceptable level of H2 purity.
• Understand how to calculate hydrogen leakage.
• Understand various operational inspections, lubrications, and tests that must be performed on system.

Course Content       

LESSON 1:

1. Operating Principles
2. Purpose of Hydrogen Gas Control System
3. Hydrogen as a Cooling Medium
4. Operating Requirements of a Gas Control System

LESSON 2:

1. Major Components
2. Coolers, Regulators, Detectors, Indicators and Analyzers
3. Gas Supplies
4. Hydrogen Control Cabinet

LESSON 3:

1. System Operation
2. Carbon Dioxide Analyzer Calibrations and Measurements
3. Removing and Filling Hydrogen
4. Setting Valve Positions
5. Alarm System Settings

LESSON 4:

1. Maintenance
2. Pressure and Purity in the Generator Casing
3. Calculating Air and Hydrogen Leakage

LESSON 5:

1. Inspection
2. Conducting Periodic Inspections, Lubrication and Tests

LESSON 6:

1. Differences in Alstom
2. Operation
3. Generator Condition Monitor