Combustion Turbines

Duration: 1.00 Hrs

Course Level: Intermediate
Languages: English
Capability: Audio, Video, MobileReady

In this program, we’ll cover some problems that can occur during operation of a simple cycle combustion turbine that drives an electric generator, and we’ll see how operators can deal with these problems. We’ll look at problems that can occur during startup and shutdown. We’ll also look at some of the abnormal conditions that can occur within the different component sections of the turbine generator unit, and its support systems.

Learning Objectives

By the end of this course, you will be able to:

Topic 1 – Startup and Shutdown Problems

When you complete your training, you should be able to:

Startup

• Identify and describe some problems that can occur during startup of a simple cycle combustion turbine, and describe how operators can deal with these problems.

Shutdown

• Identify and describe some problems that can occur during shutdown of a simple cycle combustion turbine, and describe how operators can deal with these problems.
• Identify and describe conditions that can cause automatic shutdown of a simple cycle combustion turbine.
• Identify and describe conditions that can make it necessary for an operator to make a manual emergency shutdown of a simple cycle combustion turbine.
• Describe operator responsibilities that are associated with automatic shutdowns and with manual emergency shutdowns.

Topic 2 – Abnormal Conditions
When you complete your training, you should be able to:

Inlet Air System and Compressor Section

• Identify and describe abnormal conditions that may be associated with the inlet air system and the compressor section of a simple cycle combustion turbine, and describe how operators can deal with these conditions.

Fuel System and Combustion Section

• Identify and describe abnormal conditions that may be associated with the fuel system and the combustion section of a simple cycle combustion turbine, and describe how operators can deal with these conditions.

Turbine Section and Generator

• Identify and describe abnormal conditions that may be associated with the turbine system and the electric generator in a simple cycle application, and describe how operators can deal with these conditions.

Other Support Systems

• Identify and describe abnormal conditions that may be associated with the lube oil, fire protection, environmental, and control systems of a simple cycle combustion turbine, and describe how operators can deal with these conditions.

Duration: 2.00 Hrs

Course Level: Intermediate
Languages: English
Capability: Audio, Video, MobileReady

In this course, we’ll focus on operator responsibilities that are typically associated with the normal operation of a simple cycle combustion turbine that drives an electric generator. We’ll see pre-startup checks that operators perform, and we’ll look at steps involved in starting up the unit and then shutting it down. We’ll also identify conditions that operators monitor during normal turbine operation, and we’ll cover some routine inspection and maintenance tasks that operators may perform.

Learning Objectives

By the end of this course, you will be able to:

• Identify safety precautions that should be observed during a pre-startup inspection of a combustion turbine.
• Describe checks and inspections that an operator should make before starting up a simple cycle combustion turbine.
• Describe procedures for starting up a simple cycle combustion turbine.
• Identify, in order, the major events that happen during the startup of a simple cycle combustion turbine.
• Identify conditions that are monitored during the startup of a simple cycle combustion turbine.
• Describe procedures for shutting down a simple cycle combustion turbine.
• Identify, in order, the major events that happen during the shutdown of a simple cycle combustion turbine.
• Identify conditions that are monitored during the shutdown of a simple cycle combustion turbine.
• Identify and describe equipment and conditions that operators typically monitor during normal operation of a simple cycle combustion turbine.
• Describe inspection and maintenance tasks that operators typically perform to keep a combustion turbine in good working order

Duration: 2.00 Hrs

Course Level: Intermediate
Languages: English
Capability: Audio, Video, MobileReady

In this course, we will focus on the components that make up a typical combustion turbine, including those related to the intake and compression of the inlet air, the combustion of the fuel/air mixture, and the expansion of hot combustion gases through and out of the turbine.

Learning Objectives

By the end of this course, you will be able to:

• Describe the basic function of the compressor of a combustion turbine.
• Identify and describe the basic components of the compressor.
• Describe the operation of variable inlet guide vanes (VIGVs).
• Describe common operating problems associated with a combustion turbine compressor.
• Describe the purpose and operation of compressor washes.
• Describe the basic function of the combustor of a combustion turbine.
• Identify and describe common types of combustors.
• Describe factors associated with the combustion process in a combustion turbine.
• Describe methods used to minimize the production of NOx emissions in the combustion section.
• Describe the basic function of the turbine section of a combustion turbine.
• Identify and describe the basic components of the turbine section.
• Describe factors that affect the operation of the turbine section of a combustion turbine.

Duration: 2.00 Hrs

Course Level: Intermediate
Languages: English
Capability: Audio, Video, MobileReady

In this course, we will focus primarily on combustion turbines that drive electric generators. From this perspective, we will go over the general principles of operation for a combustion turbine. We will look at the fundamentals of how combustion turbines work. We will examine factors that affect turbine efficiency, and we will see some of the many different applications in which combustion turbines are used.

Learning Objectives

By the end of this course, you will be able to:

• Describe how Newton’s third law of motion applies to the operation of a combustion turbine.
• Describe how modern stationary combustion turbines for electric power generation evolved from jet engine technology and identify key developments associated with this evolution.
• Identify concerns that have been driving forces in the increasing use of combustion turbines for electric power generation and describe some advantages of using combustion turbines for this purpose.
• Describe the basic function of a combustion turbine and identify and describe its operating cycle.
• Identify and describe the basic functions of the major components of a combustion turbine.
• Describe the processes of the Brayton cycle as they are applied in a combustion turbine and represented on a Brayton cycle pressure/volume diagram.
• Identify and describe the basic functions, components, and substances associated with the support systems for a combustion turbine.
• Describe how combustion turbine efficiency is measured.
• Identify and describe the effects of several factors that influence combustion turbine efficiency.
• Identify and describe actions that may be taken and methods that may be used to maximize combustion turbine performance and minimize efficiency losses.
• Identify and describe combustion turbines and associated equipment arrangements that are used for different types of power generation applications.

Duration: 2.00 Hrs

Course Level: Intermediate
Languages: English
Capability: Audio, Video, MobileReady

In this course, we will focus on several vital support systems that are associated with combustion turbines including the inlet air system, the lubricating oil system and the starting system, and different types of fuel systems.

Learning Objectives

By the end of this course, you will be able to:

• Describe the basic function of the inlet air system of a combustion turbine.
• Identify and describe common components of an inlet air system.
• Describe how changes in inlet air temperatures can affect the operation of a combustion turbine.
• Describe the basic function of the lubricating oil system of a combustion turbine.
• Identify and describe components of a lubricating oil system.
• Describe the basic function of the starting system of a combustion turbine.
• Identify and describe components of a starting system.
• Describe the basic function of the fuel gas system of a combustion turbine.
• Identify and describe components of a fuel gas system.
• Describe the basic function of the fuel oil system of a combustion turbine.
• Identify and describe components of a fuel oil system.
• Describe common applications of a dual fuel (fuel gas/fuel oil) system in a combustion turbine.
• Identify and describe components of a dual fuel system.

Duration: 2.00 Hrs

Course Level: Intermediate
Languages: English
Capability: Audio, Video, MobileReady

In this course, we’ll cover three support systems that are critical for safe and efficient operation of a combustion turbine. These are the control system, the fire protection system, and the environmental system.

Learning Objectives

By the end of this course, you will be able to:

• Identify general functions performed by and describe the basic operation of the control system for a combustion turbine.
• Identify and describe the functions of components that typically make up a combustion turbine’s control system.
• Identify and describe the alarm level features of the protective function of a combustion turbine’s control system.
• Identify four operating parameters and associated operating variables that influence the operation of a combustion turbine’s control system.
• Describe how a typical combustion turbine’s control system controls output shaft speed.
• Describe how a typical combustion turbine’s control system controls pressure and temperature during startup