Gas Turbine Operations with MK VI Speedtronic Control Systems

Course Outline

Day 1

•Introduction
•Overview of Major Components of a Gas Turbine
◦Compressor Component Overview
◦Combustor Component Overview
◦Turbine Component Overview
•Overview of Piping Schematics Description and Operation
◦Lube Oil System
◦Hydraulic Oil System
◦Control Oil System
Day 2

•Overview of Piping Schematics Description and Operation continued
◦Gas Fuel System
◦Liquid Fuel System
◦Starting System
◦Cooling and Sealing Air System
◦Other Major Systems
•Control System Overview
◦Starting Sequence
◦Control System Parameter
Day 3

•MK VI Control System Overview
◦Overview of MK V Control System
•Gas Turbine Operations
◦Start up / Shut down sequences
◦Loading and Unloading
•MK VI Operational Screens
◦Exhaust Temperature
◦Wheelspace Temperatures
◦Vibration
•Alarm Handling
◦Alarm Acknowledging
◦Alarm Resetting
•Trip History
Day 4

•Control System Overview
◦Startup Control
◦Speed Control
◦Temperature Control
•Gas Turbine Protection
◦Over temperature protection
◦Overspeed Protection
◦Combustion Monitoring
Day 5

•Troubleshooting/Fault Finding
◦Alarm Handling (Process and Diagnostic)
◦Basic Ladder Logic Troubleshooting
•Course Review and Feedback