COURSE OVERVIEW:

Gas turbine technology is a multi-disciplinary field that combines advanced aerodynamics, high-temperature metallurgy, and sophisticated digital controls. This course offers an end-to-end look at how gas turbines are engineered and operated to provide reliable power and mechanical drive. Participants will examine the design of the compressor, combustor, and turbine sections, understanding the thermal and mechanical stresses that these components must withstand during high-performance operation.

The operation and control segment of the course focuses on the "brain" of the turbine. We will detail the logic used for startup sequences, load management, and protecting the unit from over-temperature or overspeed conditions. Attendees will learn how modern control systems manage fuel flow and air ratios to achieve high efficiency while minimizing nitrogen oxide (NOx) emissions, a critical requirement in today’s regulatory environment.

The final portion of the training is dedicated to the practical aspects of maintenance and troubleshooting. By studying the degradation modes of turbine blades and liners, participants will learn how to interpret borescope findings and vibration data. The course provides a structured framework for diagnosing performance loss and mechanical faults, ensuring that maintenance teams can implement the correct repairs during planned outages and respond effectively to unplanned shutdowns.

COURSE OBJECTIVES:

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

1. Explain the Brayton cycle and its application in industrial gas turbines.
2. Analyze the design features of axial and centrifugal compressors.
3. Distinguish between heavy-duty and aeroderivative gas turbine designs.
4. Evaluate the benefits of different combustion system configurations.
5. Manage the cooling air requirements for high-pressure turbine blades.
6. Interpret gas turbine control logic for startup and synchronization.
7. Execute effective troubleshooting of fuel system and igniter failures.
8. Perform detailed vibration analysis for gas turbine health assessment.
9. Implement a comprehensive borescope inspection program.
10. Calculate heat rate and thermal efficiency from field data.
11. Optimize water wash schedules to maintain compressor performance.
12. Manage the maintenance requirements of the air intake and exhaust systems.
13. Develop a root cause analysis for turbine component failures.

TARGET AUDIENCE:

Turbine Engineers, Operations Supervisors, Maintenance Technicians, Reliability Specialists, and Power Plant Managers.

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.