Power Plant Operators and Maintenance Courses

Pratt & Whitney Power Systems’ Customer Training Team delivers a focused learning
experience for your employees, either in our training center located in East Harford, CT
or at your designated facility. Our curriculum blends classroom instruction using
electronic media delivery with the hands-on experience needed to give the best learning
experience to our customers.

PWPS Customer Training courses range from a three-day General Familiarization to a

ten-day Operator and Maintenance course. In addition, we can provide customized
courses from our standard offering to meet your specific needs.

Pre-Commissioning Training (Contract training):

PWPS offers a comprehensive FT8 General Familiarization course that is suitable for
a wide variety of employees. Whether an executive looking for general knowledge on
gas turbines, or an experienced gas turbine operator, the General Familiarization
Course offers an excellent introduction to the FT8 Power Plant. This course can be
offered either as a 3 or 5-day course based on the customer need. See attached
syllabus for additional details.

Commissioning Phase Training (On the Job Training):

The Operator Familiarization & Maintenance Practices courses provide in depth

review of Operating Instructions for the FT8 Power Plant and Maintenance Practices.
Also the commissioning phase of the project presents an ideal training situation for your
employees. PWPS encourages our customers to work alongside our project installation
teams during key phases of the project. This offers an opportunity for in-depth working
knowledge of the FT8 and related systems. In addition, the start-up and commissioning
phase provides a unique opportunity to learn in a controlled environment.

PWPS Proprietary 1 Project Training Document (PTC-11-8-2010)

 FT8 General Familiarization

This course is an introductory level curriculum designed to familiarize the student on basic
turbine theory, FT8 design, Aero derivative functionality and system inter-relations as it
pertains to the FT8 power plant.

Customer is required to provide trainees who have had prior gas turbine or related
training and familiarization with industry terms, technology and general maintenance
procedures. Training courses are subject to the qualifications and caveats noted in the
exhibit.

Who Should Attend: Personnel requiring general familiarization with the FT8 package,
specifically in the areas of routine maintenance, on-site repair,
operations, and performance. This can include management,
engineering and maintenance personnel.

Course Length: 3 to 5 Days

Class Size: 3 to 12 Students

Course Objective:
o To Introduce Students To The FT8 Power Plant.
o To Familiarize The Student With The Major Differences Of
Aeroderivative Applications.
o To Introduce The Student To Basic FT8 Design As Well As
Support Equipment Functions.

Topics: This Course Covers the Following Topics:

o Basic Introduction to Gas turbines

o Abbreviations
o Engine Fundamentals
o FT8 Systems (Lube Oil, Hydraulic, Fuels etc.)
o Electric Generator (Brush)
o Manuals
o Service Bulletins
o Drawings

Format: Classroom Instruction, Presentations, and Discussion.

PWPS Proprietary 2 Project Training Document (PTC-11-8-2010)

 FT8 Operator Familiarization

This course is an introductory level curriculum designed to familiarize the student on basic
turbine theory, FT8 design, FT8 Operating and Maintenance principles associated with
the engine and ancillary equipment. This course is normally combined with the General
Familiarization course, but is modularized for distribution. Hands-on operation of
equipment is not normally within the scope of this training.

Customer is required to provide trainees who have had prior gas turbine or related
training and familiarization with industry terms, technology and general maintenance
procedures. Training courses are subject to the qualifications and caveats noted in the
exhibit.

Who Should Attend: Operations Personnel

Course Length: 2 to 5 Days

Class Size: 3 to 12 Students

Course Objectives:
o To Introduce Students To The FT8 Power Plant
o To Familiarize The Equipment Location And Identification
o To Familiarize The Student With The Basic Operating Principles
And Techniques For The FT8 Power Plant.
o To Familiarize The Student With Various Equipment Operations
Such As Synchronization And Infrequent Operations (I.E.
Overspeed Testing Etc)
o To Familiarize The Student With Various Plant Systems And
Component Level Detail
o To Familiarize The Student With General Maintenance Guidelines
(Not Practical Application) And Use Of Procedures And Manuals.

Topics: This Course Covers the Following Topics:

o Gas Turbine Technology For The FT8

o Systems Operations
o Working With The Operating Instructions
o Screen (HMI) Familiarization
o Control House Component Familiarization
o GG/PT And Generator Enclosure Orientation
o Ancillary Systems Orientation (Site Specific)

PWPS Proprietary 3 Project Training Document (PTC-11-8-2010)

Format: Classroom Instruction, Presentations, Discussion and Guided
Instruction at the Customers FT8 Facility with Emphasis on
Component Locations and Interrelations.

PWPS Proprietary 4 Project Training Document (PTC-11-8-2010)

 FT8 Maintenance Practices
This is an advanced level training course designed for the technical and engineering staff
of an FT8 facility. This course provides instruction of basic (non-depot level) maintenance
practices and will assist plant personnel in planning and scheduling maintenance
activities.
Customer is required to provide trainees who have had prior gas turbine or related
training and familiarization with industry terms, technology and general maintenance
procedures. Training courses are subject to the qualifications and caveats noted in the
exhibit.

Who Should Attend: Gas Turbine Maintenance and Planning Personnel

Course Length: 2 To 4 Days

Class Size: 3 To 12 Students

Course Objectives:
o To Introduce Students To The FT8 Power Plant Maintenance
Concepts
o To Familiarize The Student Various Maintenance Activities
And Required Periodicities
o To Familiarize The Student With The Use Of Borescope
Procedures
o To Use Plant Tools And Software To Perform Basic
Maintenance Actions Such As Calibrations And Inspections.

Topics: This Course Covers The Following Topics:

o Calibrations
o Preventive Maintenance
o Calibrations
o Preventative Maintenance
o System Inspections
o Maintenance Manual Usage
o Water Wash
o Borescope: The Borescope Inspection Module Is A Separate
Module, and Is Approximately 2 Days In Duration

Format: Primarily Field Instruction, with Some Classroom Instruction,

Presentations and Discussion.

PWPS Proprietary 5 Project Training Document (PTC-11-8-2010)