COURSE OVERVIEW:

The meaning of gas turbine efficiency management and lifecycle optimization refers to the advanced technical processes used to maximize power output and thermal efficiency while extending the operational life of the turbine components. This course focuses on the thermodynamic cycle of the gas turbine—the Brayton Cycle—and the practical engineering strategies used to mitigate the inevitable performance degradation caused by fouling, erosion, and high-temperature oxidation. By implementing precision monitoring and maintenance, operators can significantly reduce fuel consumption and the carbon intensity of power generation and mechanical drive applications.

The scope of this training covers the entire range of gas turbine technology, from aeroderivative units used in peaking power to heavy-frame turbines used in combined cycle plants. It examines the technicalities of air intake filtration, compressor washing, and the critical role of hot-gas-path component cooling. The course provides a deep dive into "Combined Cycle" optimization, where waste heat recovery via Heat Recovery Steam Generators (HRSG) allows for thermal efficiencies exceeding 60%, and the role of advanced control systems in managing part-load efficiency.

Coverage includes the analysis of "Life Cycle Costing" (LCC) and "Long Term Service Agreements" (LTSAs), focusing on the economic trade-offs between frequent maintenance and fuel savings. The course addresses the technical challenges of fuel flexibility, including the transition toward high-hydrogen blends, and the implementation of predictive analytics for condition-based maintenance. Participants will gain practical expertise in conducting performance testing (ASME PTC 22), identifying "Heat Rate" drift, and formulating optimization strategies that balance reliability with aggressive efficiency targets.

COURSE OBJECTIVES:

After completion of this course, the participants will be able to:

1.  Analyze the thermodynamic principles of the Brayton Cycle and its efficiency limits.

2.  Identify the primary causes of gas turbine performance degradation.

3.  Quantify the impact of ambient conditions (Temperature and Pressure) on output.

4.  Optimize compressor efficiency through advanced filtration and washing regimes.

5.  Evaluate the benefits of "Inlet Cooling" technologies (Evaporative and Chilling).

6.  Manage "Hot Gas Path" integrity through advanced materials and cooling.

7.  Optimize Combined Cycle Gas Turbine (CCGT) performance via HRSG management.

8.  Conduct accurate performance testing according to ASME PTC 22 standards.

9.  Implement predictive maintenance using real-time vibration and thermal data.

10.  Assess the technical requirements for hydrogen co-firing and fuel switching.

11.  Navigate the economics of LTSAs vs. independent maintenance strategies.

12.  Formulate a lifecycle optimization plan to maximize asset NPV and efficiency.

TARGET AUDIENCE:

This course is designed for Power Plant Managers, Gas Turbine Engineers, Maintenance Supervisors, Utility Consultants, and Asset Managers in the power generation, oil and gas, and marine sectors.

TRAINING COURSE METHODOLOGY:

A highly interactive combination of lectures, discussion sessions, and case studies will be employed to maximize the transfer of information, knowledge, and experience. The course will be intensive, practical, and highly interactive. The sessions will start by raising the most relevant questions and motivating everybody to find the right answers. The attendants will also be encouraged to raise more of their questions and to share in developing the right answers using their analysis and experience. There will also be some indoor experiential activities to enhance the learning experience. Course material will be provided in PowerPoint, with necessary animations, learning videos, and general discussions.

The course participants shall be evaluated before, during, and at the end of the course.

COURSE CERTIFICATE:

National Consultant Centre for Training LLC (NCC) will issue an Attendance Certificate to all participants completing a minimum of 80% of the total attendance time requirement.