Steam Turbine - Generator Construction & Maintenance

What will I learn from this course?

This course offers a firm understanding of the basic maintenance requirements of all types of GE Steam Turbine Generators (STG's) and their auxiliary support systems.

The course is designed for those persons with no or limited knowledge of GE STG's.

The objective of this course is to give participants an understanding of basic STG component construction and maintenance procedures as well as a fundamental knowledge of the auxiliary systems function and preventative maintenance requirements. This fundamental knowledge will allow participants to approach maintenance activities with confidence.

Emphasis is placed on the following areas:
  • Review of STG major components, equipment arrangements and associated maintenance requirements of each section of the turbine
  • Turbine operations and the affect on maintenance intervals
  • Purpose, function and routine preventative maintenance of the various turbine support systems
  • A review of standard practices, tooling and parts needed to successfully conduct inspections
  • How to source information in the GE STG Service Manuals
This course consists of classroom lectures and visits to the STG manufacturing and assembly areas at our facility in Schenectday New York USA.

Who should attend?

Management, Mechanics, Operators, Engineers, Technicians, and Administrative personnel of operating facilities as well those who may work in affiliated industries, who wish to gain an understanding of the routine maintenance requirements of GE STG's.

This course is intended for personnel that are unfamiliar with or have limited knowledge of GE STG maintenance.

Prerequisites

Instruction is given in English; therefore, a reasonable ability to read and understand spoken English is required.

Course enrollment is a minimum of 6 and a maximum of 15 participants.

Duration

5 days

Agenda
Day 1 Introduction
Basic STG Design and Performance Characteristics
STG Major Components and Construction
Bolting - Lube - Spare Part Plan
Outage Planning

Day 2 Rotors & Couplings
Steam Path Maintenance Plan (SPM)
Internal Clearnces
Navigating the GE Service Manuals

Day 3 ST Valves
Turbine Supervisory Instruments
Bearings
Tour of the STG Manufacturing and Assembly Areas

Day 4 STG Aux. Systems
Tour of the STG Manufacturing and Assembly Areas

Day 5 Generator Electrical Maintenance Plan
Generator Mechanical Maintenance Plan
Hydrogen & Stator Water Cooling (SWC)

The following training dates are available in 2008:

Dates Location Course Length Course Number Price ($USD)
Jun 09-13 Schenectady, NY 5 Days NFSTM2408 $2,850.00

The following training dates are available in 2009:

Dates Location Course Length Course Number Price ($USD)
May 18-22 Schenectady, NY 5 Days NFSTM2109 $2,950.00
Sep 28-Oct 02 Schenectady, NY 5 Days NFSTM4009 $2,950.00
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