This class has been described as a gas turbine fundamentals class that provides a solid foundation to any employee involved in the operation and monitoring of gas turbines and centrifugal compressors.

The course topics include:

• Introduction to gas compression equipment
• Station overview, gas piping, and general layout of the package
• Gas turbine operation
• Combustion basics and exhaust emissions
• Centrifugal compressor operation
• Unit Operations
  • Turbine performance curves
    • Gas turbine operating limits
    • Ambient temperature effects
    • Filter and exhaust duct pressure losses
    • Surge control
  • Centrifugal compressor curves
• Support systems operation and normal maintenance
• Generalized unit sequencing

This class is intended for equipment operators, supervisors, engineers, gas controllers, and other personnel responsible for gas turbine and centrifugal compressor equipment. There are no pre-requisites required to attend. This class is taught at the customer's location. (24 training hours)