An Interactive 5-Day Training Course
Power Generation Gas Turbines
Design, Operation and Maintenance Strategies
Course Overview
Today’s world needs for continuous supply of high quality power has necessitated developing methods for maximising the reliability of gas turbines and their auxiliary systems. This also has stimulated interest in methods to improve their design, performance and maintenance strategies.
The course will:
- Cover fundamentals and operating principles of gas turbine and it auxiliary systems.
- Describe the best practices can be applied to various types of turbomachinery equipment.
- Analyze the efficiency of compressors, pumps and industrial gas turbines.
- Present modern maintenance strategies for the above mentioned systems supported by best practices and case studies.
- Explain procedures to evaluate the performance of those equipment.
- Go through the API codes on the operation and inspection procedures for the above-mentioned equipment.
Training Objectives
After attending this course, delegates will gain extensive understanding of the following:
- Fundamentals and working principles of turbomachinery equipment and gas turbines
- Design parameters for gas turbines and compressors
- Use most appropriate techniques for performance improvement for the given application
- Practical examples as encountered in gas turbine systems and pumping equipment
- API codes for inspecting and operating turbomachinery and gas turbines.
- Guidance for carrying out cost and benefit analysis and other economic issues
- Application of modern maintenance strategies and reliability improvement of those systems
Who should Attend?
- Maintenance Engineers
- Power Plant Operators
- Maintenance Departments Supervisors
- Reliability Engineers
- M&O Planners and Schedulers
About Saudi Glomacs
At Saudi GLOMACS, we specialize in delivering world-class training courses in Saudi Arabia and across various international locations. Our training courses are tailored to meet the unique demands of Saudi Vision 2030 and the Human Capability Development Program, focusing on empowering Saudi citizens and enhancing workforce skills. We offer diverse courses spanning leadership, management, engineering, and technical disciplines to cultivate expertise and drive professional growth. Our flexible learning options—whether in-person, online, or in-house—ensure accessibility and convenience for individuals and organizations alike.
With over 30+ years of experience through the GLOMACS global network, we are committed to delivering innovative, results-driven training solutions. Our expert instructors combine industry knowledge with dynamic teaching methods, fostering practical skill development and long-term career success. By choosing Saudi GLOMACS, you're investing in personal excellence and contributing to the Kingdom’s sustainable economic growth and vision-driven transformation.
Training Outline
DAY 1: Gas Laws and Cycles Theory
- Compression and Expansion Fundamentals
- Pressure/Temperature Basics and Measurement Techniques
- Gas Equations
- Practical Compression Laws
- Compression and Expansion Mechanisms
- Carnot and Rankin Cycles
- Dynamic Effects
- Mach Number: Effects on Temperature, Pressure and Density
- Subsonic and Supersonic Machines
DAY 2: Gas Turbine Technologies
- Introduction to Gas Turbines
- Gas Turbine Terminology (Power Output, Heat Rate, Efficiency)
- Gas Turbine Types and Applications
- Generator Drive, Compressor Drive
- Simple Cycle, Combined Cycle
- Gas Turbine Components: Compressor, Combustor, Turbine and Accessory
- Load Gearbox, Accessory Gear Box, Generator, Compressor
- Lube Oil System
- Hydraulic Oil System
- Fuel Types and Systems (Gas, Liquid)
- DLN/DLE and WLN systems and components
- Starting Systems (Diesel Engine, Electric Motor, Static Starter)
- Cooling Systems (Water and Air)
- Inlet Air Systems and Filtration
DAY 3: Gas Turbine Operating Parameters and Procedures
- Gas Turbine Operations
- Start-up Sequences and Requirements
- Synchronising Checks
- Loading Operations (Simple Cycle, Combined Cycle)
- Gas Turbine Operating Parameters: Temperatures, Speed and Vibration Measurement
- Gas Turbine Control Systems
- Control Philosophy and Speedtronic Control
- Start-up Control
- Acceleration Control
- Speed Control
- Temperature Control (Load Limiting)
- Gas Turbine Protection
- Turbine Over Speed
- Over Temperature
- Vibration
- Combustion Monitoring
DAY 4: Gas Turbine Alarm Systems and Recovery Techniques
- Alarms and Trips Systems
- Maintenance Strategies
- Process and Diagnostic Alarms
- Compressor Washing
- Over Speed Testing
- Basic Fault Finding
- Common Problems and Solutions
DAY 5: Gas Turbines Maintenance and API Codes
- API Specifications
- Information Required for Bidding
- Commissioning Procedures
- Maintenance Strategies and Factory Tests
- Course Summary
Certificates
- On successful completion of this training course, GLOMACS Certificate will be awarded to the delegates
- Continuing Professional Education credits (CPE) : In accordance with the standards of the National Registry of CPE Sponsor, one CPE credit is granted per 50 minutes of attendance
Accreditation
GLOMACS is registered with NASBA as a sponsor of Continuing Professional Education (CPE) on the National Registry of CPE Sponsors. NASBA have final authority on the acceptance of individual courses for CPE credit. Complaints regarding registered sponsors may be submitted to the National Registry of CPE Sponsors through its website: www.learningmarket.org.
All Training Seminars delivered by GLOMACS by default are eligible for CPE Credit.
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