COURSE OVERVIEW:

The purpose of this course is dedicated to the technical management and operational control of heavy-duty gas turbines utilizing the Mark VI Speedtronic control platform. The Mark VI is a sophisticated, triple-modular redundant (TMR) system designed to manage the complex startup, loading, and protection sequences of industrial turbines. This program provides the specialized knowledge required to navigate the hardware and software architecture of the Speedtronic system to ensure reliable power generation and mechanical drive performance.

The scope of this training encompasses the functional logic of the Mark VI system, including its interface with fuel valves, IGVs, and protection sensors. Participants will explore the triple-redundant voting logic (2oo3) that ensures high system availability and safety, while examining the startup and shutdown sequences that protect the turbine’s hot gas path components. The curriculum is tailored to provide a deep understanding of the control algorithms for speed, load, and temperature control within the Speedtronic environment.

Coverage includes the practical use of the Operator Interface (HMI), alarm management, and the interpretation of real-time diagnostic data. Attendees will learn how to troubleshoot control hardware faults, calibrate servo-actuators, and manage the specialized software tools used for system maintenance and tuning. By focusing on the integration of the control system with the turbine's mechanical subsystems, the course ensures that operators and engineers can maintain optimal machine health and operational efficiency.

COURSE OBJECTIVES:

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

• Analyze the hardware architecture of the Mark VI Speedtronic system.
• Differentiate between Simplex, Dual, and TMR control configurations.
• Interpret the 2oo3 voting logic used for turbine protection and trips.
• Manage the turbine startup sequence from ignition to full load.
• Configure control loops for Speed (L30), Load, and Temperature (TTRX).
• Calibrate fuel gas and liquid fuel servo-actuators using the Mark VI.
• Monitor Inlet Guide Vane (IGV) positions and surge protection logic.
• Utilize the Toolbox software for system diagnostics and parameter editing.
• Manage and rationalize turbine alarms to prevent operator overload.
• Troubleshoot faults in I/O modules, power supplies, and network links.
• Analyze "First Out" trip data to identify root causes of turbine shutdowns.
• Execute safe emergency procedures and black-start operations.

TARGET AUDIENCE:

This course is intended for Gas Turbine Operators, Control Engineers, Maintenance Technicians, and Power Plant Shift Supervisors.

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.