🎯 Course Description:
This 5-day technical course provides engineers, operators, and maintenance professionals with comprehensive knowledge of aeroderivative gas turbines, focusing on their unique design, operational principles, maintenance requirements, and performance optimization.
Aeroderivative turbines, adapted from aviation engines, are widely used in power generation, offshore platforms, and industrial applications due to their high efficiency, fast startup, and modular maintenance approach. This course covers system components, control systems, performance monitoring, troubleshooting, and maintenance planning, with real-world case studies and interactive workshops.
👥 Who Should Attend:
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Mechanical and electrical engineers
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Gas turbine operators and technicians
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Maintenance and reliability engineers
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Power plant and offshore facility personnel
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Energy professionals working with fast-start generation assets
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Engineers transitioning from industrial to aeroderivative turbines
🗓️ Day 1: Introduction to Aeroderivative Gas Turbines
| Time | Topic |
|---|---|
| 08:30 – 09:00 | Welcome, Course Overview, Participant Introductions |
| 09:00 – 10:30 | Aeroderivative vs Industrial Gas Turbines – Key differences |
| 10:30 – 10:45 | ☕ Coffee Break |
| 10:45 – 12:15 | Applications and Advantages – Power gen, offshore, peaker units |
| 12:15 – 01:15 | 🍽 Lunch Break |
| 01:15 – 02:45 | Basic Thermodynamics of Gas Turbines – Brayton cycle, efficiency |
| 02:45 – 03:00 | ☕ Coffee Break |
| 03:00 – 04:30 | Overview of Major OEMs and Models – GE LM series, Rolls-Royce, etc. |
🗓️ Day 2: Components and Systems of Aeroderivative Turbines
| Time | Topic |
|---|---|
| 08:30 – 10:00 | Compressor and Combustor Design – Multistage axial compressor, DLE tech |
| 10:00 – 10:15 | ☕ Coffee Break |
| 10:15 – 12:15 | Turbine Section – High-speed turbine stages, cooling, materials |
| 12:15 – 01:15 | 🍽 Lunch Break |
| 01:15 – 02:45 | Accessory Gearbox, Lubrication, and Fuel Systems |
| 02:45 – 03:00 | ☕ Coffee Break |
| 03:00 – 04:30 | Hands-On Review: Annotated component diagrams and cross-sections |
🗓️ Day 3: Controls, Monitoring, and Instrumentation
| Time | Topic |
|---|---|
| 08:30 – 10:00 | Turbine Control Systems – Speed/load control, VSV, VBV, surge protection |
| 10:00 – 10:15 | ☕ Coffee Break |
| 10:15 – 12:15 | Instrumentation and Monitoring Systems – Vibration, temp, pressure, flow |
| 12:15 – 01:15 | 🍽 Lunch Break |
| 01:15 – 02:45 | Condition Monitoring Integration – SCADA, remote diagnostics, trend analysis |
| 02:45 – 03:00 | ☕ Coffee Break |
| 03:00 – 04:30 | Workshop: Troubleshooting from control system data (real-life scenarios) |
🗓️ Day 4: Operation and Maintenance Strategies
| Time | Topic |
|---|---|
| 08:30 – 10:00 | Startup and Shutdown Procedures – Hot, warm, and cold start sequencing |
| 10:00 – 10:15 | ☕ Coffee Break |
| 10:15 – 12:15 | Preventive and Predictive Maintenance – Hot section inspections, borescope usage |
| 12:15 – 01:15 | 🍽 Lunch Break |
| 01:15 – 02:45 | Modular Maintenance Philosophy – Core swaps, engine replacement cycles |
| 02:45 – 03:00 | ☕ Coffee Break |
| 03:00 – 04:30 | Workshop: Developing a maintenance plan for a specific turbine model |
🗓️ Day 5: Performance Optimization and Case Studies
| Time | Topic |
|---|---|
| 08:30 – 10:00 | Efficiency Improvement Techniques – Inlet cooling, power augmentation, tuning |
| 10:00 – 10:15 | ☕ Coffee Break |
| 10:15 – 12:15 | Emissions and Environmental Compliance – NOx control, DLE vs water injection |
| 12:15 – 01:15 | 🍽 Lunch Break |
| 01:15 – 03:00 | Case Studies: Real-world examples of failure, recovery, and optimization |
| 03:00 – 03:15 | ☕ Coffee Break |
| 03:15 – 04:30 | Final Q&A, Feedback, Course Wrap-Up & Certificates |
📂 Course Materials Provided:
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Aeroderivative gas turbine operation and maintenance manual
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Annotated schematics and system diagrams (GE LM2500, LM6000, etc.)
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Maintenance and inspection checklists (hot section, borescope, etc.)
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Control system troubleshooting guide
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Real case study booklet (failure modes and root cause analysis)
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Interactive quizzes and hands-on worksheets
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Digital copy of start-up/shutdown sequences and emergency procedures
