Turbine: Fundamental, Design and Maintenance

Introduction

Francis Turbine combines impulse and reaction forces in order to produce electricity efficiently, having as an input flow of water going through its blades. This type of turbine is typically installed in hydro power stations. The most common application in a hydroelectric power plant is an impoundment facility. An impoundment facility is a large system that requires a structure to hold and store water (a dam). Water from this storage area is used as input through the turbine and the rotation created drives a generator that produces electricity.

In this Turbine: Fundamental, Design and Maintenance training course the components of a hydro-turbine/ generator system components are explained, and focus is given in inspection, condition monitoring and failure analysis.

This GLOMACS training course will highlight:

• Basic Components and electro-mechanical conversion systems
• Turbine Maintenance Best Practices
• Turbine Troubleshooting
• Turbine Diagnostics and Failure Analysis
• Generator Fundamentals & Maintenance

Objectives

By the end of this Turbine: Fundamental, Design and Maintenance training course, participants will learn to:

• Implement optimum maintenance strategies.
• Execute systematic techniques for equipment inspection and testing.
• Learn how to apply condition monitoring techniques.
• Determine latest developments in equipment performance monitoring.
• Discuss various equipment analysis techniques.

Training Methodology

Participants in this training course will receive thorough training on the subjects covered by the course outline with the Tutor utilizing a variety of proven adult learning teaching and facilitation techniques. Seminar methodology includes lectures, workshops and work presentations, case studies and practical exercises and videos. Practical sessions will be organized during the course for delegates to practice the topics learnt. Participants will be encouraged to participate in group discussions and share their experience

Organisational Impact

Employees participating in this Turbine: Fundamental, Design and Maintenance training course will bring added value to their organization by acquiring skills related to:

• Higher performance of functions related to Inspection, Testing and Diagnostic Measurements oof Equipment.
• Increased wrench time related to maintenance of equipment.
• Benchmarking best maintenance practices applied by world class organizations.
• A more methodical and efficient operation
• Improved equipment reliability and mechanical integrity
• Time and money savings by less maintenance and extended runs

Personal Impact

Employees participating in Turbine: Fundamental, Design and Maintenance this course will enhance their career by:

• Gaining confidence on learning the best practices related to diagnostic skills.
• Learning how to participate in teams involved in condition monitoring.
• Understanding the important points to be included in reports related to failure analysis of equipment.
• Identifying important factors to communicate efficiently with others in relation to equipment performance analysis.
• Planning and scheduling more efficiently activities related to equipment inspection and maintenance.