Course Content
What is a steam turbine?
Examples of the different types of steam turbines
How a steam turbine works
Different blade path designs
Efficiency losses
Detailed description of the steam turbine major components (ESV, CV, stationary components, rotor, blades, casing, bearings etc.)
Detailed description of associated equipment (couplings, gearbox, turning gear, driven machine etc.)
Detailed description of the auxiliary systems (lubrication oil control oil, steam drains, seal and gland steam, condenser, instrumentation and control, etc.)
How a steam turbine is started up
How a steam turbine is shutdown in a controlled manner
How a steam turbine is tripped
Common operation and maintenance activities that are completed on a regular basis
Common maintenance activities during a minor, medium and major outage