Day 1: Turbine Governor and Control System Fundamentals

• Overview of Turbine Governor Fundamentals and their key functions.
• Understanding Turbine Principles of Operation and their role in system performance.
• Governing System Requirements for safe and efficient operation.
• Introduction to Control Functions and their integration with turbine operations.
• Fuel Systems: types, configurations, and control considerations.
• Redundancy, Hardware, and Security features in modern turbine governor systems.

Day 2: Support Systems, Protection, and Operator Responsibilities

• Operation of Support Systems and essential System Checks for reliability.
• Role and responsibilities of the Operator in managing turbine systems.
• Protection Systems: ensuring turbine safety and preventing system failures.
• Emphasizing the Operator's role in Operational Data Taking and Data Evaluation.
• User's Manual: understanding its Function, Interpretation, and Use for system guidance.

Day 3: Turbine Unit Operation and Control Interfaces

• Turbine Unit Operation: standard procedures and best practices.
• Startup, Speed, and Temperature Controls for efficient system management.
• Operator Interface: features, functions, and practical usage.
• Data Retrieval techniques for monitoring turbine performance and diagnostics.
• Operating Systems: configuration and operational guidelines for turbine units.

Day 4: Alarm Management and Display Modifications

• Alarm Management: types of alarms, responses, and resolution processes.
• Handling Turbine Process Alarms to ensure operational continuity.
• Display Modification: customizing operator displays for improved system control.
• Backup Operator Interface: configuration and operations during system redundancy.
• Data Recovery procedures to restore critical operational information.

Day 5: Startup, Shutdown, Troubleshooting, and Operational Reviews

• Detailed Startup and Shutdown Sequences for turbine units.
• Troubleshooting common turbine issues, identifying root causes, and implementing solutions.
• Interpreting Fault Annunciations: determining actions for operators or escalation to maintenance teams.
• Operational best practices to minimize downtime and ensure reliability.
• Recognizing the impact of the operation on major mechanical maintenance.
• Course wrap-up with practical applications and system review