Steam Turbine Advanced Operations - D11 Turbines

What will I learn from this course?

This course is designed to enhance GE D11 Steam Turbine-Generator operation skills. The course provides a detailed overview of D11 turbine operating sequences and control and protection functions. The course builds upon student's operational skills. Develops a background in Steam Turbine-Generator (ST-GN) operation that enables participants to properly analyze operating problems and take the necessary corrective action. This course will focus on the ST-GN control and protection and will include discussions on auxiliary support systems. Please refer to the Agenda noted below.

We will review the entire Alarm List (over 400) for the most current D11 control specification to date as well as full analysis of all possible unit Trips.

The course consists of classroom lectures and a visit to the Steam Turbine manufacturing and assembly areas at our facility in Schenectady New York, USA.

Who should attend?

Engineers, operations, maintenance technicians, administrative personnel and those in affiliated industries who have a background in ST-GN operations and wish to gain further understanding of the operation of GE D-11 Steam Turbine.

Prerequisites

Prior ST-GN operating experience or completion of the GE "Fundamentals of Steam Turbine Operations" course. Familiarity with the basic Steam Turbine operation and control systems. Instruction is given in English; therefore, a reasonable ability to read and understand spoken English is required.

Duration

5 days

Agenda
Day 1 Introduction
D-11 Turbine Component Review
ST Valves
Introduction Alarms & Trips

Day 2 Bearings
Turbine Supervisory Instruments
Device Summary & Controls Documentation Alarms & Trips
Discussion Alarms & Trips

Day 3 Turbine Overspeed Protection
Aux Systems; Lube Oil, Hydraulic, Steam Seals, Turning Gear
Tour of the ST manufacturing and assembly areas
Discussion Alarms & Trips

Day 4 Generator Component Overview
Generator Off Line & On Line Operation Fundamentals
Hydrogen Generator Hydrogen Gas and Seal Oil Systems
Discussion Alarms & Trips

Day 5 Unit Start & Shutdown; Thermal Stress Control
Unit Limits & Precautions

The following training dates are available in 2008:

Dates Location Course Length Course Number Price ($USD)
Jul 07-11 Schenectady, NY 5 Days NASTM2808 $2,950.00

The following training dates are available in 2009:

Dates Location Course Length Course Number Price ($USD)
Jul 13-17 Schenectady, NY 5 Days NASTMCO2909 $2,950.00

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