Course Name: STEAM TURBINE OPERATION AND MAINTENANCE

Course Outline

Lecture 1: Fundamentals and Practical Aspects of Steam Turbine Operation

1. Introduction
2. Steam Properties
3. Boiler Operations and Principles
4. Basic Thermodynamics of Steam Turbines
5. Steam Turbine Types
6. Uses of Steam Turbines in Petrochemical Plants
7. Steam Turbine Components
a. Rotor Components
b. Reaction and Impulse Blading
c. Stator Blading
d. Steam Turbine Bearings

Lecture 2: Steam Turbine Systems

1. Lube Oil Systems
2. Sealing Systems
3. Governors and Control Systems
4. Boiler Operations
a. Drums
b. Feedwater Systems
c. Condensers
d. Boiler Control

Lecture 3: Steam Turbine Operations

1. Startup/Shutdown Operations
2. Control Valve/Stop Valve Operations
3. System Operations
4. Component Expansion
5. Steam Turbine Maintenance
a. Repair and Maintenance of Rotor Components
b. Stripdown/Rebuild Procedures
c. Blade Removal/Replacement

Lecture 4: Steam Turbine Maintenance

1. System Maintenance
2. Repair Procedures
3. Visit to OEL Workshop to witness bearing repair
4. Steam Turbine Alignment
a. Causes of Misalignment
b. Types of Misalignment
c. Pre alignment checks
d. Reverse Alignment

Lecture 5: Steam Turbine Alignment

1. Laser alignment
2. Hot alignment
3. Steam Turbine Troubleshooting
a. Methods of Troubleshooting
b. Commons Steam Turbine Problems and Solutions
c. Case Studies

Assessment

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