SEMINAR OVERVIEW ME022
Gas Turbine Technology:
Design, Operation, Control, Troubleshooting & Maintenance

Seminar Title
Gas Turbine Technology: Design, Operation, Control, Troubleshooting & Maintenance 

Seminar Date/ Venue
May 03-07, 2009/ Coral Meeting Room, Kings Gate Hotel, Abu Dhabi, UAE

Seminar Reference
ME022

Seminar Duration/Credits
Five days/3.0 CEUs

Seminar Description
The use of gas turbines in the petrochemical, power generation and offshore industries has increased considerably during the past few years. The seminar will cover design, installation, operation and maintenance of these machines by highlighting their design features, performance characteristics, efficiencies, reliability and maintenance implications. Upon completion of this seminar, participants will gain a complete and up-to-date overview of the Gas Turbine technology. 

Seminar Objectives
Upon the successful completion of the course, participants will be able to:-

• Have a very good overview of gas turbines including its various types and be able to identify their components & features

• Know the fundamentals of thermodynamics such as reversible cycles, combustion processes and gas turbine performance calculation

• Become familiar with the mechanical equipment standards applicable for gas turbines such as API standards, AINSI PTC22 & ISO specification

• Identify the components of gas turbines and be able to describe their features & functions

• Understand the various materials needed for construction of gas turbines and become familiar with coating technology

• Learn the concept of bearings & seals which include the design principle, material composition and system parts

• Become familiar with the parts, specifications, properties and selection of the lubrication systems and fuel & fuel supply systems and recognize their importance in gas turbine technology

• Determine the components and functions of combustion air filters and be able to carry-out its operation and maintenance

• Know the parts, specifications and characteristics of the exhaust and auxiliary systems

• Appreciate the concept of control system and instrumentation applied in gas turbine and be able to describe its monitoring and diagnostic system

• Carry-out gas turbine operation including condition monitoring and be able to know the various maintenance, inspection, overhaul and repair approaches used for gas turbines

• Learn gas turbine economics by screening turbine applications, optimizing life cycle costs and evaluating projects for upgrading & replacement
   

Training Methodology
This interactive training seminar includes the following training methodologies as a percentage of total tuition hours:-

50% Lectures
30% Workshops, Group Work & Practical Exercises
20% Videos & Software
 

Who Should Attend
The seminar primarily intended for the engineering graduate and technician being exposed relatively recently to the turbomachinery field. Experienced specialists, project engineers and supervisory personnel involved in management, selection, operation and maintenance of gas turbines and gas turbine fleets will definitely profit from attending this seminar. Throughout the seminar participant will have ample opportunity to have gas turbine related questions answered by the Seminar Director.

Seminar Certificate
Haward Technology certificate will be issued to all attendees completing minimum of 75% of the total tuition hours of the seminar.

Seminar Accreditation
Haward Technology’s courses/workshops/seminars meet the professional certification and continuing education requirements for participants seeking Continuing Education Units (CEUs) in accordance with the rules & regulations of the International Association for Continuing Education & Training (IACET). IACET is an international authority that evaluates programs according to strict, research-based criteria and guidelines. The CEU is an internationally accepted uniform unit of measurement in qualified seminars of continuing education. 

Haward Technology has been approved as an Authorized Provider by the International Association for Continuing Education and Training (IACET), 1760 Old Meadow Road, Suite 500, McLean, VA 22102, USA. In obtaining this approval, Haward Technology has demonstrated that it complies with the ANSI/IACET 1-2007 Standard which are widely recognized as standards of good practice internationally. As a result of our Authorized Provider membership status, Haward Technology is authorized to offer IACET CEUs for its programs that qualify under the ANSI/IACET 1-2007 Standard.

Haward Technology Middle East will award 3.0 CEUs (Continuing Education Units) for participants who completed the total tuition hours of this program. One CEU is equivalent to ten Professional Development Hours (PDHs) or ten contact hours of the participation in and completion of Haward Technology programs. A permanent record of a participant’s involvement and awarding of CEU will be maintained by Haward Technology. Haward Technology will provide a copy of the participant’s CEU Transcript of Records upon request.

Seminar Fee
US $ 3,750 per Delegate. This rate includes Participant’s Pack (Folder, Manual, Hand-outs, etc.), buffet lunch, coffee/tea on arrival, morning & afternoon of each day. 

Accommodation
Accommodation is not included in the seminar fees. However, any accommodation required can be arranged by Haward Technology at the time of booking.

Seminar Director
Mr. Fred Geitner P.Eng. M.S.M.E... More

Course Coordinator
Lily Hijazi, Tel: +971-2-44 88 301, Fax: +971-2-44 88 302, Email: lily@haward.org