Turbine Design and Construction Fundamentals

Session 1: Introduction to Turbines

• Overview of gas and steam turbine technology.
• Basic design principles and construction techniques.

Session 2: Major Components of Turbines

• Internal components: rotor, stator, and combustion systems.
• External components: generators, bearings, and support structures.

Session 3: Maintenance and Overhaul Considerations

• Differences between routine maintenance and major overhauls.
• Importance of proper documentation and procedures.

Session 4: Equipment Monitoring and Performance Evaluation

• Techniques for monitoring turbine health.
• Key performance indicators (KPIs) for turbine efficiency.

Session 5: Group Activity: Analyzing Turbine Designs

• Participants will work in groups to analyze various turbine designs and their maintenance needs.
• Discussion of findings and best practices.

Inspection Techniques and Failure Mechanisms

Session 1: Inspection Practices for Turbine Components

• Best practices for internal and external inspections.
• Tools and techniques for effective inspection.

Session 2: Identifying Failure Mechanisms

• Common failure modes in gas and steam turbines.
• Root cause analysis techniques.

Session 3: Risk-Based and Reliability-Centered Maintenance Approaches

• Introduction to risk-based methodologies.
• Developing reliability-centered maintenance plans.

Session 4: Case Studies: Turbine Failures and Lessons Learned

• Review of real-world turbine failure cases.
• Discussion on preventive measures and strategies for improvement.

Session 5: Practical Workshop: Hands-On Inspection Techniques

• Participants will practice inspection techniques on turbine models or simulators.
• Feedback and evaluation of inspection practices.

 Overhaul Strategies and Continuous Improvement

Session 1: Major Overhaul Procedures

• Step-by-step approach to conducting a major turbine overhaul.
• Scheduling and planning for maintenance activities.

Session 2: Optimization of Repair Strategies

• Analyzing equivalent operating hours (EOH) for repair decisions.
• Cost-benefit analysis of maintenance strategies.

Session 3: Training and Infrastructure for Turbine Operations

• Importance of training for personnel involved in turbine maintenance.
• Developing effective training programs and resources.

Session 4: Continuous Improvement Practices

• Implementing continuous improvement methodologies in maintenance operations.
• Engaging teams in performance enhancement initiatives.

Session 5: Course Review and Final Discussion

• Recap of key concepts covered throughout the course.
• Open forum for participants to share experiences and insights.