Course Description

This course offers a basic understanding of the operations of GE heavy duty gas turbine (6,7,9, B, E, F class).  The course is designed for those persons with power plant operations background. This course is intended for personnel with limited or basic knowledge of GE gas turbine operation.

Duration

5 Days

Target Audience

Supervisors

Operations

Prerequisites

Participants should have:

• Instruction is given in English, therefore a reasonable ability to read and understand spoken English is required
• Reasonable computer skills

Class Size

Maximum number of students: 8

Learning Objectives

This course will provide basic knowledge on the following:

• Gas turbine major components and functions
• Auxiliary support systems purpose, components and functions
• Turbine-Generator Startup, Loading, Shutdown and Emergency operations
• Operating factors that affect maintenance intervals

Course Content

Introduction

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

Lesson 1- Gas Turbine Fundmentals And component

1. Overview of Gas Turbine Major Components
2. Basic Gas Turbine Operating Cycle and Performance Characteristics

Lesson 2- Gas Turbine Documentations

1. Turbine Reference Drawings

Lesson 3- Control and Protection Functions

1. Fundamentals of Gas Turbine Controls and Protection

Lesson 4- Auxiliary Systems

1. Gas Turbine Auxiliary Systems – purpose, function and operation

1. Turbine Devices
2. Cooling and Sealing Air
3. Lubrication and Hydraulic Oil
4. Gas and Liquid Fuel
5. Starting Systems
6. Inlet Air Filtration and Heating/Cooling
7. Atomizing Air
8. Lift Oil

Lesson 5- Generator Basics

1. Generator Major Components
2. Generator Electrical Fundamentals
3. Excitation
4. Generator Cooling

Lesson 6 – Operating interface

1. Gas Turbine-Generator Operation
2. Control Screens
3. Operation and Maintenance Considerations