Steam Turbines Maintenance - Operation & Components

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Course Overview

Steam turbines of several types, which have widely varying configurations and applications. The course is devoted to operation characteristics and will as such cover the operating principles. With the help of extensive graphics and animation which provides a virtual exposure on Large Steam Turbines and Governors and other Control Systems.

Objective:

By the end of this course, participants will:

Gain a comprehensive understanding of different steam turbine configurations.
Acquire in-depth knowledge of steam turbine operational activities.
Understand the working principles of impulse and reaction turbines.
Learn how to operate and manage key components, including rotors, bearings, and lubrication systems.
Develop troubleshooting skills and understand the materials of construction and their impact on turbine performance.
Benefit from animated visualizations to enhance their comprehension of steam turbine systems and components.

Course Outline

Day 1: Fundamentals of Steam Turbines and Operating Principles

Overview of steam turbine technologies and their applications.
Basic operating principles of steam turbines.
Understanding impulse turbines: design and operation.
Understanding reaction turbines: design and operation.

Day 2: Steam Turbine Components and Rotor Dynamics

In-depth examination of turbine rotors and rotor dynamics.
Principles and types of turbine blading.
Lubrication oil management and system considerations.
Bearing types, functions, and maintenance practices.
Balancing techniques: finding and analysing the resultant vector.
Overview of multistage pumps and their integration with turbine systems.

Day 3: Selection, Sizing, and Thermodynamic Considerations

Principles for selecting and sizing steam turbines to ensure reliability.
Thermodynamic fundamentals and their application in steam turbines.
Steam water rates and their impact on performance.
Differences between condensing and backpressure turbines.
Understanding single-stage and multistage turbine types and their applications.

Day 4: Pressure-Velocity Compounding and Loss Analysis

How pressure and velocity compounding are achieved in steam turbines.
Analysing losses in steam turbines and their impact on efficiency.
Losses due to friction and residual velocity.
Mechanical friction losses and methods to minimize them.

Day 5: Troubleshooting and Materials of Construction

Troubleshooting common operational problems in steam turbines.
General metallurgical behaviour of materials used in steam turbines.
Selection and performance of turbine blade materials.
Identifying and addressing corrosion and wear problems.
Exploring future materials and advancements in coating technologies.

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$5,900

Duration: 5 Days

date: 27 - 31 Oct 2025

Industrial Manufacturing and Production

Large Steam Turbine Operations and Components

Duration:5 Days

date:27 - 31 Oct 2025

London

$5,900

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