course | Turbine: Major Inspection and Overhaul

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.