What will I learn from this course?
This course offers an insight into the design philosophy, hardware and software of the Mark IV control system. The course also provides for hands on control and fuel system calibrations, alarm and hardware troubleshooting. More than 50% of the class time will be spent in the controls lab doing hands on exercises. The lectures and exercises will develop a thorough understanding of the equipment.
Who should attend?
Qualified operators, engineers and technicians who wish to gain an understanding of the Mark IV Speedtronic™ gas turbine control system.
Prerequisites
- Basic understanding of gas turbine equipment and its operation
- Basic computer and test equipment skills
- Instruction is given in English; therefore, a reasonable ability to read and understand spoken English is required
Duration
9-1/2 days
Agenda
| Day 1 | Gas turbine overview Mark IV design concepts and governing system requirements |
| Day 2 | Panel hardware description Operator interface Control lab exercises |
| Day 3 | Mark IV Elementary Reading Control Specification Piping Schematics Max Case Drawings Control lab exercises |
| Day 4 | Processor Structure Pseudo relay logic Terminal interface monitor Classroom exercises |
| Day 5 | Start up Control System Control lab exercises |
| Day 6 | Speed Control System Temperature Control System Control lab exercises |
| Day 7 | Fuel Systems Control lab exercises |
| Day 8 | Control lab exercises |
| Day 9 | Variable inlet guide vanes Auto synchronizing Steam injection Water injection Control lab exercises |
| Day 10 | Protective systems Gas turbine 2-shaft control |