Course Details

This course is appropriate for a wide range of professionals but not limited to:

• Mechanical, Maintenance, and Reliability Engineers
• Power Plant and Operations Engineers
• Rotating Equipment Specialists
• Instrumentation and Control Technicians
• Maintenance Supervisors and Planners
• Anyone involved in gas turbine operation, inspection, or maintenance

• Expert-led sessions with dynamic visual aids
• Comprehensive course manual to support practical application and reinforcement
• Interactive discussions addressing participants’ real-world projects and challenges
• Insightful case studies and proven best practices to enhance learning

By the end of this course, participants should be able to:

• Understand gas turbine design principles and operating cycles
• Identify key components and their functions
• Apply selection and sizing criteria for various applications
• Perform efficient operation and monitoring of gas turbines
• Diagnose performance issues and mechanical failures
• Implement effective maintenance, inspection, and troubleshooting practices

DAY 1

Introduction to Gas Turbines and Design Fundamentals

• Welcome and Introduction
• Pre-Test
• Overview of Gas Turbine Applications and Types
• Thermodynamic Principles and Brayton Cycle
• Main Components and Their Functions
• Design Features and Construction Materials
• Performance Parameters – Efficiency, Power Output, and Heat Rate
• Safety Considerations and Operating Limits

DAY 2

Gas Turbine Components and Design Considerations

• Air Intake Systems and Filtration
• Compressor Section – Types and Design Parameters
• Combustion System Design and Fuel Characteristics
• Turbine Section – Blades, Nozzles, and Cooling Methods
• Bearings, Seals, and Lubrication Systems
• Control and Protection Systems
• Design Standards and Specification Guidelines (API, ISO, ASME)

DAY 3

Operation and Performance Optimization

• Start-up, Shutdown, and Load Management Procedures
• Operating Conditions and Control Parameters
• Performance Monitoring and Efficiency Optimization
• Combustion Tuning and Emission Control

DAY 4

Inspection, Maintenance and Reliability Practices

• Maintenance Strategies – Preventive, Predictive, and Condition-Based
• Inspection of Major Components – Compressor, Turbine, Combustion Chamber
• Borescope Inspection Procedures
• Lubrication and Cooling System Maintenance
• Common Wear and Failure Mechanisms
• Overhaul Planning and Maintenance Scheduling
• Reliability Improvement and Life Extension Techniques

DAY 5

Troubleshooting, Failure Analysis and Course Wrap-up

• Common Operational Problems and Root Causes
• Vibration, Temperature, and Combustion-Related Faults
• Troubleshooting Techniques for Gas Turbine Systems
• Corrective and Preventive Actions for Recurrent Issues
• Post-Test
• Certificate Ceremony