COURSE OVERVIEW:

Industrial gas turbines are complex prime movers that require sophisticated control systems to maintain safety and efficiency across varying load conditions. This course provides a comprehensive exploration of the operational principles and control strategies for modern gas turbines. Participants will examine how the Brayton cycle is managed through the precise regulation of air, fuel, and temperature to ensure reliable power or mechanical drive output.

The scope of this training includes the detailed study of turbine startup sequences, combustion control, and the integration of auxiliary systems. We will analyze the logic behind governor systems, overspeed protection, and exhaust temperature monitoring. The course provides a technical roadmap for understanding how environmental factors and fuel quality influence the control parameters and overall performance of the turbine.

Coverage extends to the operational procedures required for peak-load and base-load service, as well as the management of abnormal situations. Attendees will learn how to interpret control system alarms and utilize diagnostic data to troubleshoot operational instabilities. By the end of this course, participants will be equipped with the expertise to operate industrial gas turbines safely and effectively, while maximizing the life of the machine’s hot gas path components.

COURSE OBJECTIVES:

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

1. Explain the mechanical and thermodynamic principles of gas turbines.
2. Identify the major components of the compressor, combustor, and turbine sections.
3. Understand the logic behind the gas turbine startup and loading sequence.
4. Describe the role of the Speed and Load control loops (Governor).
5. Manage the Exhaust Temperature Control (ETC) and fuel limiting logic.
6. Identify the critical auxiliary systems: Lube oil, fuel, and atomizing air.
7. Explain the function of Variable Inlet Guide Vanes (VIGV) in airflow control.
8. Recognize the importance of overspeed and over-temperature protection.
9. Monitor and interpret combustion health through exhaust spread analysis.
10. Execute safe shutdown and post-lubrication (cooldown) procedures.
11. Troubleshoot common operational alarms and trip conditions.
12. Understand the impact of ambient temperature on turbine power output.
13. Coordinate turbine operation with the driven load (Generator or Compressor).

TARGET AUDIENCE:

Gas Turbine Operators, Control Room Engineers, Maintenance Technicians, and Operations Supervisors.

TRAINING COURSE METHODOLOGY:

A highly interactive combination of lectures, discussion sessions, and case studies will be employed to maximise 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.