This course is divided into two parts. The first part deals with design and general operation characteristics of gas and steam turbines in a combined cycle power plant and the second part of the course is devoted to the Heat Recovery Steam Generators (HRSG) and the performance augmentation of a combined cycle power plant and the characteristics of the plant. The course will be taught in its entity by Professor Meherwan P. Boyce Ph.D., P.E., CEng., using his text books:

Centrifugal Compressors: A Basic Guide

by PennWell 2003

Gas Turbine Engineering Handbook, Fourth Edition

by Dr. Meherwan P. Boyce, P.E. published by Elsevier Press October 2011

Special Notes Collated

by Dr. Boyce will be provided, on the latest technology

$2,600/ student, includes text books and notes written by Prof. Boyce. The fees include Lunch and Tea and coffee breaks.

Fee paid 30 days in advance is reduced to $2,300.00 per student. Registration fee must be paid in full by the deadline to take advantage of discounted pricing.

Two plus persons from one company receive an additional 10% discount. For registration and further Information please visit our web site.

Due to limited space, limited registration is available and it is suggested you register early to ensure participation. An attendee will not be considered as registered unless his tuition is paid in full. A refund, less 20% administration charge, will be made if cancellation is received in writing 30 business days before the start of the course. Substitutions may be made at any time.

All attendees are required to register at the Registration Desk between 8:30 a.m. – 9:00 a.m. on the first day of the course.

An overview and survey of turbomachines covering both mechanical and performance aspects are made as a foundation for the rest of the course. Major characteristics are accounted for in the selection of turbomachines, such as the layout, environment and arrangement, including general mechanical and aerothermal characteristics of turbomachines. Various ASME and API Codes covering compressors, gas turbines, gears, lubrication and instrumentation will be discussed. An emphasis is placed on specifying and designing for maximum reliability.

This section describes the compressor design characteristics and general purchasing procedures and types of compressor information to be considered, especially those described in API 617, in the selection of re-injection and pipeline compressors.

This section discusses the performance characteristics of compressors. It also deals with the changes in performance of a compressor with changes in inlet pressure, temperature and Mol. Wt., and their effect on the compressors surge characteristics. Modifications in design are discussed for changes in performance characteristics.

This section deals with an in-depth analysis of centrifugal compressor design and analysis. Discussion of the impeller design as it affects pre-rotation at the inlet as well as slip conditions at the exit are discussed in detail. Design parameters as applicable to surge and choke margins are fully analyzed. Losses in the impeller and diffuser are described. Description of surge and methods of detecting and controlling this phenomenon are discussed here. Both static and dynamic surge detection devices are studied. Control aspects and practical considerations are discussed.

In this section, various types and sizes of gas turbines used in the petrochemical industry are discussed, with their classifications by size and application. Comparison is made between industrial and aircraft derivative type of gas turbines. Methods of increasing cycle efficiency and the output power are also discussed. An overview of fuels and materials considerations will be made. State of the art developments in gas turbine technology will also be reviewed. High temperature turbines in cogeneration and combined cycle applications and other developments are covered.

Key aerothermodynamics considerations are covered including cycle analysis of gas turbines and centrifugal compressors. Gas turbine performance calculations will also be covered. This section also covers mechanical, performance and aerodynamic aspects of gas turbines. Radial inflow turbines are also discussed. Practical aspects as related to gas turbines are emphasized in the discussion.

A description of types of combustors, chamber design, fuel atomization, ignition and combustor arrangements are presented. Metallurgical aspects of gas turbine blading, turbine wheel alloys, future materials and gas turbine coatings are discussed. The stress-time behavior of materials is also covered. Common failure modes and cases are presented. Sulphidation properties, specifications, fuel treatments and heavy fuel operation are also discussed. Coatings as applied to both the hot section components and the compressor will be discussed from both a life and performance point of view.

Discussion on various types of fuels will be conducted from natural gas to heavy fuel oil to low BTU gas. The behavior of the gas turbines on these different fuels will be studied as to their effect on gas turbine performance including the effect on gas turbine compressor surge and on the heat recovery unit as well as on duct burners if used in the system.

This section deals with the enhancement of gas turbine power and efficiency. We also discuss the effect on the performance of gas turbines under various operational conditions and problems encountered by the turbine such as blade tip rubs, refrigerated and water cooled inlets, skewed combustor profiles etc.

Case histories of various types of failures and maintenance problems of onshore and offshore gas turbines and compressor installations are discussed. Maintenance techniques using borescope and spectrum analysis, including acoustic monitoring are discussed. Techniques for checking and conducting repairs on impellers, diffusers, bearings and foundation repairs are emphasized.