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 LM2500+ Aeroderivative gas turbine.

Duration

5 days

Target Audience

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• Leadership
• Supervisors
• Operations
• Mechanical Maintenance

Prerequisites

• Technical background or relevant experience
• Visual & Audio device

Class Size

Maximum number of students: 8

Learning Objectives

This course will provide basic knowledge on the following:

• History of the LM2500
• Terms and abbreviations
• Frames, cases and rotors
• VSV control system overview
• Air systems (primary, secondary and parasitic)
• HP recoup and thrust balance
• Bearings and sump pressurization
• Fuel system
• Oil system
• Sensors and instrumentation
• Water Wash

Course Content

Introduction

1. Instructor background
2. Course schedule

Lesson 1

1. Introduction and history of the LM2500/lineage
2. Terms and abbreviations
3. Frames, cases and rotors

Lesson 2

1. VSV Control system overview, operation and limits
2. Air systems- Primary / Secondary / Parasitic

Lesson 3

1. HP Recoup / Thrust Balance
2. Fuel Systems
3. Sump pressurization

Lesson 4

A.   Bearings

B.   Oil System – Component description / function / operation

C.   Sensors / Instrumentation

Lesson 5

A.   Water Wash

B.   Airflow functions