This course introduces plant maintenance personnel to the RX3i turbine control systems.  Course content includes the hardware layout of typical systems; from chassis to I/O cards to field termination modules. Software tools will be used to evaluate fuel control, sequence logic, and turbine-based alarms. Control actuator and other I/O calibration procedures will be discussed. Additional class work includes general information on the operator interface (HMI).

Duration

5 Days

Target Audience

• Supervisors
• Operations
• Electrical Maintenance
• Instrumentation & Controls

Prerequisites

• Instruction is given in English; therefore, a reasonable ability to read and understand spoken English is required.
• Reasonable computer skills
• Basic understanding of gas turbine equipment and its operation
• Familiarity with control system basics

Class Size

Maximum number of students:  8

Learning Objectives

This course will provide basic knowledge on the following:

• RX3i Hardware
• Control Fundamentals
• Interfaces

Course Content

INTRODUCTION

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

LESSON 1 – Control Fundamentals

1. Introduction and Overview of Control Functions
2. Gas Turbine Fuel Control
3. Auxiliary Equipment Control and Sequencing
4. Gas Turbine and Package Protective Systems

LESSON 2 – System Hardware

1. Control System Architecture
2. Control System Documentation
3. Turbine Control Panel and System Components
4. Speed Signal Generation
5. Valve Actuation
6. High Signal Select / Low Signal Select Logic
7. Digital Control Philosophy

LESSON 3 – Software Tools and Interfaces

1. Application Manager
2. Control Assistant
3. File Transfers and Backup
4. Signal Forcing
5. Tunable Parameters, Adjustments and File Maintenance
6. I/O Calibrations
7. Valves, Valve Interfaces and Valve Files
8. Data Logs

LESSON 4 – Field Procedures

1. File Transfers and Backup
2. Signal Forcing
3. Tunable Parameters, Adjustments and File Maintenance
4. I/O Calibrations
5. Valves, Valve Interfaces and Valve Files
6. Retrieving and Displaying Data Logs

Summation and Review

1. Final Review

Questions & Answers