Order #: ZBGTOL
Product Type: Online Self-Study Course
This course will provide a good, general understanding of gas turbines in a user-friendly format that allows the student to proceed at their own pace and schedule. The course is a non-mathematical approach to understanding the fundamental nature of gas turbine engines and the processes that affect their performance.
The course is organized into ten chapters. Following each chapter, when you are ready, take a test on the material. Take your time in answering the questions and feel free to double-check by referring to the text material. Corrected exams serve to identify areas that may need closer study of the materials. You may submit exams one at a time, a few at a time, or all at once. Those completing exams for all ten chapters and an average grade of 75% or better will be issued a Certificate of Completion from the ASME.
Audience:
This course is ideally suited to technicians and management personnel. It will also be of value to those engineers starting a career in the fields of gas turbine engines and auxiliary equipment operation, maintenance or service, specification, sales and manufacture. Estimated length: About 10 hours. CEU's: 1 CEU available at the end of the course. System, software, and hardware requirements: Microsoft Windows 98/98se/Me/NT/2000/XP; Pentium -based computer at 200 MHz or higher; 64 MB RAM.
Syllabus
CHAPTER ONE THE GAS TURBINE ENGINE
Introduction
The Basic Cycle
The Closed Cycle
Advantages and Applications
Disadvantages
Conclusion
Chapter One Test
CHAPTER TWO GAS TURBINE ENGINE COMPONENTS
Introduction
Compressors
Combustors
Turbines
Accessory Components
Gas Turbine Engines
Conclusion
Chapter Two Test
CHAPTER THREE ENERGY TRANSFORMATIONS IN GAS TURBINE ENGINES
Introduction
Absolute Pressure and Temperature
Enthalpy and Kinetic Energy
Energy Transformations in the Compressor
Energy Transformations in the Combustor
Energy Transformations in the Turbine
Overall Energy Transformations
Conclusion
Chapter Three Test
CHAPTER FOUR FLUID FLOW IN GAS TURBINE ENGINES
Introduction
Separation and Stall
Surge and Rotating Stall
Friction and Turbulence
Choke Flow
Conclusion
Chapter Four Test
CHAPTER FIVE GAS TURBINE ENGINE PERFORMANCE AND SPECIFICATIONS
Introduction
Leading Particulars
Compressor Characteristics
Turbine Characteristics
Component Losses
Component Matching
Conclusion
Chapter Five Test
CHAPTER SIX SELECTED TOPICS ON GAS TURBINE COMPONENT DESIGN AND MANUFACTURE
Introduction
Properties of Manufacturing Materials
The Compressor
The Combustor
The Turbine Thermal Environment
Manufacture of Turbine Blades and Vanes
Accessory Components
Material Selection
Conclusion
Chapter Six Test
CHAPTER SEVEN GAS TURBINE MAINTENANCE (PART I)
Introduction
Inlet Air Filtration
Compressor Blade Erosion
Compressor Fouling
Tip Clang
Compressor Foreign Object Damage
Turbine FOD
Cooling Air Passage Blockage
Locking of Turbine Blade Roots
Hot Corrosion
Fires and Explosions
Vibration
Fuels
Conclusion
Chapter Seven Test
CHAPTER EIGHT GAS TURBINE MAINTENANCE (PART II)
Introduction
Inspection Schedules
Safety Precautions
Engine Cleaning
Borescope Inspections
Crack Testing
Bearings
Fuel Nozzles
Filters
Conclusion
Chapter Eight Test
CHAPTER NINE CONDITION MONITORING
Introduction
Engine Control Systems
Operating Data
Data Logging
Diagnostics and Trend Analysis
Instrumentation
Pressure Sensors
Thermocouples
Vibration Pickups
Rotational Speed Measurement
Conclusion
Chapter Nine Test
CHAPTER TEN APPLICATIONS
Introduction
Aircraft Propulsion
Electric Power Production
Combined Cycles
The Oil and Gas Industry
Marine and Vehicular Transportation
Alternate Gas Turbine Fuels
Conclusion
Chapter Ten Test
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