Course Overview
Gas turbines are essential to oil and gas operations, providing reliable power generation and mechanical drive capabilities for upstream, midstream, and downstream facilities. Their efficiency, reliability, and operational performance have a direct impact on productivity, energy costs, and plant availability.
The Gas Turbine Technology programme by Transformentors Academy provides participants with a practical understanding of gas turbine principles, system components, and operational practices. The course covers thermodynamics, turbine design, fuel systems, combustion processes, and the influence of operating conditions on performance and emissions.
Through practical applications and industry case studies, participants will explore maintenance strategies, control and monitoring systems, performance optimisation techniques, and emerging technologies such as digitalisation and hydrogen fuel integration. The programme equips professionals with the knowledge and skills needed to enhance turbine reliability, improve operational efficiency, and support safe and sustainable oil and gas operations.
Agenda
Day — 1 Basics and Thermodynamics
- Understanding gas turbine applications in oil and gas operations
- Exploring the fundamentals of thermodynamic cycles in gas turbine performance
- Identifying the core components of gas turbine systems and their functions
- Examining thermodynamic conditions affecting turbine operation
- Reviewing key performance indicators for gas turbine systems
- Case Study: Analyse gas turbine performance loss under high ambient temperature conditions
Day — 2 Components and Fuel Dynamics
- Understanding compressor operation in gas turbine systems
- Exploring turbine section performance and thermal management concepts
- Reviewing fuel systems used in gas turbine operations
- Identifying fuel quality factors affecting turbine performance
- Examining the impact of fuel composition on emissions and component life
- Case Study: Assess the impact of fuel quality variations on turbine performance and reliability
Day — 3 Operation, Control and Maintenance
- Understanding gas turbine operating characteristics in industrial environments
- Exploring control systems used for turbine operation and protection
- Reviewing safety and protection mechanisms in gas turbine systems
- Examining electrical and auxiliary systems supporting turbine performance
- Applying maintenance strategies to improve gas turbine reliability
- Case Study: Identify the causes of performance loss and recommend appropriate maintenance actions
Day — 4 Cogeneration and Advanced Technologies
- Understanding cogeneration systems and their role in improving energy efficiency
- Exploring integrated energy systems combining power and thermal outputs
- Identifying fuel flexibility considerations in modern gas turbine systems
- Reviewing emissions control technologies for gas turbine operations
- Examining digital technologies for turbine monitoring and performance optimisation
- Case Study: Evaluate efficiency improvements achieved through cogeneration system integration
Day — 5 Emerging Trends and Future Applications
- Understanding small-scale gas turbine technologies and their industrial applications
- Exploring hydrogen integration in modern gas turbine systems
- Identifying the role of gas turbines in LNG and large-scale energy projects
- Reviewing reliability and availability requirements for turbine operations
- Exploring strategies for reducing emissions in gas turbine applications
- Case Study: Compare gas turbine options based on efficiency, emissions, and reliability
- Course Review: Key takeaways and programme evaluation
Learning Outcomes
By the end of the Gas Turbine Technology course, participants will be able to:
- Understand the principles of gas turbine operation and their applications in the oil and gas industry.
- Explain thermodynamic cycles and the operating conditions that influence turbine performance and efficiency.
- Identify the key components of gas turbine systems and understand their functions and interactions.
- Analyse the effects of fuel quality, composition, and operating conditions on performance, emissions, and equipment life.
- Apply operational practices, control systems, and maintenance strategies to ensure safe and reliable turbine operation.
- Evaluate cogeneration systems, emissions control technologies, and digital solutions for performance optimisation.
- Assess emerging trends, including hydrogen integration, small-scale turbines, and low-emission technologies in modern energy systems.
Who Should Attend
This programme is ideal for:
- Mechanical and maintenance engineers
- Operations and plant engineers
- Reliability and performance engineers
- Power generation professionals
- Technical staff working with rotating equipment
- Professionals involved in the operation, maintenance, and optimisation of gas turbine systems in the oil and gas industry