Course Details

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

• Turbine Operations Engineers
• Control and Instrumentation (C&I) Technicians
• Maintenance Engineers and Supervisors
• Plant Safety Specialists
• Process Control Specialists

• 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:

• Analyze and interpret complex turbine protection trip logic diagrams and sequences.
• Diagnose and troubleshoot critical alarms and trips related to turbine mechanical integrity.
• Master the testing and calibration procedures for key turbine protection sensors.
• Apply best practices for alarm rationalization and management to reduce operator burden.
• Design effective bypass and isolation procedures for protection systems during maintenance.
• Understand the legal and safety requirements for turbine safety instrumented systems.

DAY 1

Fundamentals of Protection and Alarms

• Welcome and Introduction
• Pre-test
• Turbine Operational Philosophy and Trip Hierarchy
• Overview of Safety Instrumented Systems (SIS) Alarm Management and Rationalization Techniques
• Design and Interpretation of Trip Logic Diagrams
• Understanding the Role of Redundancy and Voting Systems

DAY 2

Mechanical Protection Systems

• Overspeed Protection System Design and Testing
• Vibration Monitoring, Analysis, and Trip Settings
• Axial Shift and Thrust Bearing Protection
• Lube Oil and Hydraulic Oil System Alarms and Trips
• Bearing Temperature Monitoring and Diagnostic Trends
• Casing Expansion and Differential Expansion Monitoring

DAY 3

Thermal and Process Protection

• Gas Turbine Combustion Monitoring and Flame Protection
• Exhaust Gas Temperature Alarms and Control
• Steam Turbine Condenser and Vacuum Protection
• Boiler Feed Pump and Water Level Interlocks
• System Testing Procedures (BIST, Proof Testing)
• Troubleshooting Sensor Failures (Thermocouples, RTDs)

DAY 4

Control System Integration and Maintenance

• Integration of Protection with Distributed Control Systems (DCS)
• Safety Bypass Management and Control
• Documentation Requirements for Safety Systems
• Best Practices for System Change Management
• Calibration, Verification, and Certification of Instruments
• Case Studies of Major Turbine Trip Incidents

DAY 5

Testing, Reliability, and Action Planning

• Developing a Comprehensive Protection System Test Plan
• Reliability-Centered Maintenance (RCM) for SIS
• Procedures for Full and Partial System Validation
• Review of Industry Best Practices and Standards
• Creating an Action Plan for Protection System Improvement
• Post-test
• Certificate ceremony