COURSE OVERVIEW:

The purpose of this course is to provide specialized technical expertise in the control and protection systems of rotating machinery, specifically steam turbines, gas turbines, and centrifugal compressors. These assets are the most critical and expensive components of an industrial plant, requiring sub-second response times to prevent catastrophic mechanical failure. This program focuses on the technical integration of speed control, surge prevention, and vibration monitoring into a cohesive automation strategy.

The scope of this training encompasses the thermodynamic and mechanical principles that govern turbomachinery performance. Participants will explore the mechanics of anti-surge valves, governors, and fuel control systems, alongside the high-speed logic solvers used for overspeed protection. The curriculum is specifically designed to address the challenges of "Surge"—a violent flow reversal in compressors—and the precise synchronization requirements of power-generating turbines.

Coverage includes the practical aspects of sensor selection, control logic development, and the systematic troubleshooting of trips and alarms. Attendees will learn how to interpret compressor maps, configure "Proximity" probes for vibration analysis, and manage the critical "Start-up" and "Coast-down" sequences. By focusing on turbomachinery controls, the course ensures that participants can maintain the efficiency and safety of the plant's primary rotating assets.

COURSE OBJECTIVES:

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

• Analyze the thermodynamic principles of turbines and compressors.
• Identify the hardware components of a Governor and Fuel Control System.
• Design Anti-surge control strategies to prevent compressor damage.
• Understand the operation of Electronic Overspeed Protection (OSP).
• Configure Vibration Monitoring systems (Bently Nevada / Proximity probes).
• Manage "Speed-Load" control and Droop characteristics in turbines.
• Interpret Compressor Performance Maps and Operating Envelopes.
• Troubleshoot failures in Servo-actuators and Guide Vane controls.
• Analyze Sequence of Events (SOE) logs for Root Cause of Trips.
• Implement Safe Start-up and Purge Sequences for Gas Turbines.
• Maintain Lubrication and Seal Oil control systems.
• Document maintenance and calibration of high-speed instrumentation.

TARGET AUDIENCE:

This course is intended for Rotating Equipment Engineers, Control Systems Technicians, Turbine Specialists, and Maintenance 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.