Course Description

Basic Gas turbine theory and operation and the knowledge required to ensure consistent, trouble-free performance from the engine and its associated equipment.

This course is intended for owners, operators and customer personnel concerned with the day-to-day operations and maintenance of the GE LM6000 Aeroderivative gas turbine.

Duration

3 Days

Target Audience

• Supervisors
• Mechanical Maintenance

Prerequisites

• Instruction is given in English; therefore, a reasonable ability to read and understand spoken English is required.

Class Size

Maximum number of students:  15

Learning Objectives

This course will provide basic knowledge on the following:

• History of the LM6000
• Terms and abbreviations
• Frames, cases and rotors
• Model comparisons (PA/PC versus PB/PD)
• VSV, VBV, IGV systems overview and operation
• Air systems (primary, secondary and parasitic)
• HP recoup, LP recoup and LPT thrust balance
• Bearings and sump pressurization
• Fuel systems
• Oil system
• Sensors and instrumentation
• Troubleshooting using the Operations and Maintenance Manual

Course Content

INTRODUCTION

1. Instructor Background
2. Participant Background
3. Course Schedule

LESSON 1

1. Introduction and history of the LM6000/lineage
2. Terms and abbreviations
3. Frames, cases and rotors
4. Comparison PA/PC versus PB/PD

LESSON  2

1. VSV, VBV, IGV systems overview, operation and limits
2. Air systems- Primary / Secondary / Parasitic
3. HP recoup / LP Recoup/ LPT Thrust balance
4. Fuel systems

LESSON 3

1. Sump pressurization
2. Bearings
3. Oil System- component description / function / operation
4. Sensors / instrumentation
5. Troubleshooting using Operation and Maintenance manual