Course Description

This course is intended to enable operators, supervisors, and engineering personnel to safely operate a GE steam-turbine generator unit.   Participants will develop a background in steam turbine-generator operation, which will enable participants to properly analyze operating problems and take the necessary corrective action. The course will detail the turbine and generator equipment as well as their support systems and include in-depth instruction on the start-up and loading activities, and the operational duties of the operator.

Included in the course is an in-depth instruction on alarm troubleshooting and the use of the control interface (HMI).

This course is intended for personnel unfamiliar with GE steam turbines. It should be considered as a “beginner” level course.  For Operators, engineers, technicians, and administrative personnel of operating facilities as well those who may work in affiliated industries, who wish to gain an understanding of the day-to-day operation of GE steam turbines.

Duration

5 Days

Target Audience

• Supervisors
• Operations

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:

• safe and economic operation of a site-specific GE steam turbine

Course Content

LESSON

1. Introduction
2. Turbine Architecture
3. Major Equipment
4. Documentation
5. Steam Turbine Operation
6. Generator Operation
7. Alarm Troubleshooting