Course description
The future development of gas turbines and associated systems depends an increasingly detailed understanding of phenomena and processes taking place within the engine.
The transient phase, the brief period of time in which the engine adjusts to a new power setting, is one of particular importance; during this phase many components operate close to their performance limits, such as surge in the compressors, high temperatures in the turbines, and in some cases rotor over speeding.
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Suitability - Who should attend?
The course will be very beneficial to engineers involved in the development of gas turbines and the associated hardware, especially control systems. Material taught during the course will be of immediate benefit in the workplace.
Outcome / Qualification etc.
What you will learn
The aim of the Gas Turbine Transient Performance course is to provide an understanding of the events taking place during the transient phase, and to introduce and explain the models employed to simulate gas turbine behaviour.
Training Course Content
Core content
The course consists of two major elements, a description of the operation of gas turbines, and a section on gas turbine transient performance, simulation and unsteady phenomena.
The first section is aimed at introducing the overall performance and behaviour of various components and their interaction when assembled to make up the engine. This background section contains the following elements:
- Gas Dynamics
- Compressor Performance, Turbine Performance
- Combustion Systems
The second part of the course deals with the explanation of the phenomena taking place in the gas turbine and the simulation tools available:
- Gas Turbine Behaviour
- Heat Soakage Effects
- Method of Constant Mass
- Flow Method of Inter component Volumes
Course delivery details
Course structure
This course is presented through a mixture of lectures, tutorials and worked examples. Printed course material is provided for delegates use during and after the course. Active participation from the delegates is strongly encouraged particularly during the worked examples in order to consolidate learning. All delegates will receive a Certificate of Attendance upon completion of this course.
Please note the first two days of lectures are the same on both the Gas Turbine Performance and the Gas Turbine Transient Performance course. Delegates who have already recently attended the Gas Turbine Performance course may feel it more appropriate to attend only the last 3 days of the Transient Performance course. Please indicate clearly on the registration form which option you wish to take.
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