Course Description

This course offers a firm understanding of the basic maintenance requirements of GE heavy duty gas turbines (6, 7, 9, B, E, F class) and their auxiliary support systems. This course does not include any discussions of generators. The course is designed for those persons with power plant mechanical background. This course is intended for personnel with limited or basic knowledge of GE gas turbine maintenance.

Duration                                    

40 hours

Target Audience                                  

Mechanical Maintenance

Supervisors

General Prerequisites               

Participants should have:

1. Instruction is given in English; therefore, a reasonable ability to read and understand spoken English is required
2. Reasonable computer skills

Class Size                 

Maximum number of students: 12

Learning Objectives                  

This course will provide basic knowledge on the following:

1. Basic gas turbine component construction and maintenance procedures. Participants receive a fundamental knowledge of auxiliary systems function and preventative maintenance.
2. Basics of gas turbine operating cycle
3. Review of gas turbine major components, equipment arrangements and associated maintenance requirements of each section of the turbine.
4. Turbine operations and the effect on maintenance intervals
5. Purpose, function and routine preventative maintenance of the various turbine support systems such as the lubricating oil, hydraulic, variable inlet guide vanes and fuels

Course Content                          INTRODUCTION

1. Instructor background
2. Participant background
3. Course schedule