By the end of this course delegates will be able to:

• Describe the elements of the basic control loop and explain the parameters typically monitored in the operation of the control system
• Be able to describe common indications of faulty or uneven combustion conditions in a gas turbine
• Describe a typical gas turbine protection and alarm systems
• Describe the common conditions that will cause a gas turbine trip
• Know about the operator interface, and the indications and controls provided
• Be able to describe the operation of an automatic start-up system for a typical gas turbine
• Learn the automated operation and shutdown of a typical gas turbine
• Explain how the exhaust temperature of the gas turbine can be used in the control of its operation

Electrical Engineers, Power Generation Engineers, Power System Protection Engineers, Process Control Engineers & Personnel, Electrical and Instrumentation Technicians & Design Engineers, Maintenance Technicians & Supervisors, Plant Operators & Technicians, Oil & Gas Industry Personnel

• The function of the control system
• The control loop
• Sensing devices
• Actuators
• Controllers, mechanical, electronic, digital
• Reliability i.e. redundant (duplicate) equipment
• Operator interface
• Display of information
• Inputting commands
• Controlling turbine output - FSR (Fuel Stroke Reference)
• Atomatic start-up sequence
• Permissives
• Speed sensors
• Switches
• Relays
• Modes of control
• Start-up, speed/load
• Temperature
• Pre-set FSR
• Limitations
• Speed/load control
• Governor characteristic
• Loading rate limitations
• Automatic shut-down sequence
• Spin cooling
• Fired shut-down
• Exhaust temperature control
• Monitoring thermocouples, spread
• Monitoring combustion conditions
• Alarms and trips
• Flameout protection
• Over speed protection
• Over temperature protection
• Vibration protection

CDGA attendance certificate will be issued to all attendees completing a minimum of 80% of the total course duration.