Power & Compression Systems is resurrecting its three one-day seminars on
• GAS TURBINE OPERATION & MAINTENANCE
• COGENERATION
• COMPRESSOR OPERATION, CONTROL & MAINTENANCE
Gas Turbine Operation & Maintenance based on Tony Giampaolo’s book, “Gas Turbine Handbook: Principles and Practices”, begins with a brief history of gas turbines and the technological improvements made to them throughout the years. It then explores jet and mechanical drive applications, heavy industrial and aero-derivative hardware, before discussing gas turbine systems theory, gas turbine controls and parameter characteristics (vibration, exhaust gas temperature, rotor speed and oil pressure and temperature). Inlet air filters and inlet air cooling, gas turbine exhaust treatment, acoustics and noise control, detectable problems and boroscope inspections are also covered. A copy of Tony’s book will be provided to each attendee as part of the course fee.
The Cogeneration seminar provides an introduction to cogeneration, its objectives, definitions, and applications, as well as climatic influences, waste heat recovery, advantages of cogeneration, barriers to cogeneration, environmental restraints, cogeneration technologies, heat recovery, and equipment description.
Compressor Operation, Control & Maintenance based on Tony Giampaolo’s book “Compressor Handbook: Principles & Practices” offers information on centrifugal, axial and reciprocating compressors, surge, the effect of operation conditions on compressors, throughput control, surge control and instrument requirements. A copy of Tony’s book will be provided to each attendee as part of the course fee.
Course dates and locations are yet to be determined. The University of Phoenix facilities in Gardena, CA and La Palma, CA are being considered. Course fee is $750.00 per one-day course. A $50.00 discount will be provided for individuals attending multiple courses.
Please contact Tony Giampaolo to attend any of the courses and feel free to offer suggestions about course locations and dates. Your feedback is appreciated. Tony can be at (949) 582-8545 or Fax (949) 680-3460.