Course Description

Basic Gas turbine theory and operation and the knowledge required to ensure consistent, trouble-free performance from the engine and its associated equipment.

This course is intended for owners, operators and customer personnel concerned with the day-to-day operations and maintenance of the GE LM6000 Aeroderivative gas turbine.

Duration

3 Days

Target Audience

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• Leadership
• Supervisors
• Operations
• Mechanical Maintenance

Prerequisites

Technical background or relevant experience

Class Size

Maximum number of students: 15

Learning Objectives

This course will provide basic knowledge on the following:

• History of the LM6000
• Terms and abbreviations
• Frames, cases and rotors
• Model comparisons (PA/PC versus PB/PD)
• VSV, VBV, IGV systems overview and operation
• Air systems (primary, secondary and parasitic)
• HP recoup, LP recoup and LPT thrust balance
• Bearings and sump pressurization
• Fuel systems
• Oil system
• Sensors and instrumentation
• Troubleshooting using the Operations and Maintenance Manual

Course Content

Introduction

1. Instructor background
2. Participant background
3. Course schedule

Lesson 1 – Gas turbine Basics

1. Introduction and history of the LM6000/lineage
2. Terms and abbreviations
3. Frames, cases and rotors
4. Comparison PA/PC versus PB/PD

Lesson 2 – LM6000 Construction

1. VSV, VBV, IGV systems overview, operation and limits
2. Air systems- Primary / Secondary / Parasitic
3. HP recoup / LP Recoup/ LPT Thrust balance
4. Fuel systems

Lesson 3 – Gas Tubine Support Systems

1. Sump pressurization
2. Bearings
3. Oil System- component description / function / operation
4. Sensors / instrumentation
5. Troubleshooting using Operation and Maintenance manual