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

3 Days

Target Audience

Leadership

Supervisors

Operations

Mechanical Maintenance

Prerequisites

Participants should have:

• Technical background or relevant experience

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

Course Content

Introduction

1. Instructor background
2. Participant background
3. 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
3. HP recoup / Thrust balance
4. Fuel systems

Lesson 3

1. Sump Pressurization
2. Bearings
3. Oil System- component description / function / operation
4. Sensors / instrumentation