Gas Turbine Maintenance, Operation & Troubleshooting: Professional 5-Day Training Course

Advanced Gas Turbine Engineering Program for KSA, Oman, GCC & Africa

Course Overview

This intensive Gas Turbine Maintenance, Operation and Troubleshooting course provides comprehensive training for professionals across Saudi Arabia (KSA), Oman, UAE, Qatar, Kuwait, Bahrain, and Africa. Designed for turbine engineers, maintenance technicians, operations specialists, and power generation professionals in the oil, gas, and power generation industries, this program covers turbine technology, performance optimization, preventive maintenance, and advanced troubleshooting techniques.

Target Audience: Gas turbine engineers, mechanical engineers, maintenance supervisors, operations managers, reliability engineers, and technical professionals in power plants, oil and gas facilities across the Middle East and African energy sectors.

Day 1: Gas Turbine Fundamentals & Technology

Morning Session: Gas Turbine Principles & Applications

• Thermodynamic principles: Brayton cycle and gas turbine performance

• Gas turbine classifications: industrial, aeroderivative, and heavy-duty turbines

• Major components: compressor, combustion chamber, turbine section, exhaust system

• Applications in Saudi Arabia, Oman, and GCC: power generation, mechanical drive, oil and gas compression

• Gas turbine manufacturers: GE, Siemens, Mitsubishi, Solar Turbines, Rolls-Royce

• Performance parameters: power output, heat rate, thermal efficiency, fuel consumption

• Environmental considerations for desert operations in Middle East and Africa

Afternoon Session: Gas Turbine Components & Systems

• Compressor technology: axial vs. centrifugal design, staging, and blade aerodynamics

• Combustion systems: can-annular, annular, and dry low NOx (DLN) combustors

• Turbine hot section: blade cooling technologies, material metallurgy, coating systems

• Bearing and lubrication systems: journal bearings, thrust bearings, oil specifications

• Control systems: electronic governors, fuel control, protection systems

• Starting systems: electric motors, diesel engines, expansion turbines

• Auxiliary systems: fuel gas conditioning, air intake, exhaust systems

Day 2: Gas Turbine Operation & Performance Monitoring

Morning Session: Operational Procedures & Best Practices

• Pre-start inspection checklists and safety protocols

• Normal startup procedures: purge cycles, ignition sequence, loading procedures

• Steady-state operations: load optimization, part-load operation, base load operation

• Shutdown procedures: normal, emergency, and rapid shutdown sequences

• Operating envelope limits: temperature, pressure, vibration, speed constraints

• Operational challenges in KSA, Oman, GCC: high ambient temperatures, sand ingestion, humidity

• Fuel flexibility: natural gas, diesel, dual-fuel operation considerations

Afternoon Session: Performance Monitoring & Diagnostics

• Key performance indicators (KPIs): output, efficiency, heat rate, firing temperature

• Instrumentation and sensors: temperature, pressure, vibration, speed measurements

• Performance degradation factors: compressor fouling, hot section deterioration, air leakage

• Gas path analysis (GPA): trending and deviation analysis

• Vibration monitoring: balancing, alignment, bearing condition assessment

• Combustion monitoring: dynamics, flame stability, emissions compliance

• Real-time monitoring systems used in Saudi Aramco, PDO, and African facilities

Day 3: Preventive & Predictive Maintenance Strategies

Morning Session: Maintenance Planning & Scheduling

• Maintenance philosophy: preventive, predictive, and condition-based maintenance

• Inspection intervals: hot gas path inspections, major inspections, overhaul cycles

• OEM maintenance recommendations: GE, Siemens, Mitsubishi service intervals

• Maintenance planning optimization for continuous operations

• Spare parts management: critical spares inventory, lead times, supplier management

• Outage planning and scheduling in power generation facilities

• Computerized maintenance management systems (CMMS) implementation

Afternoon Session: Condition Monitoring Techniques

• Borescope inspections: hot gas path visual inspection procedures

• Vibration analysis: trending, FFT analysis, bearing fault detection

• Oil analysis programs: wear metals, contamination, oil degradation

• Thermography: hot spot detection, insulation condition assessment

• Performance testing: baseline testing, acceptance testing, periodic performance verification

• Non-destructive testing (NDT): magnetic particle, liquid penetrant, ultrasonic testing

• Predictive maintenance technologies: acoustic monitoring, AI-driven analytics

Day 4: Gas Turbine Troubleshooting & Diagnostics

Morning Session: Common Problems & Root Cause Analysis

• Compressor issues: fouling, surge, blade damage, foreign object damage (FOD)

• Combustion problems: flameout, combustion dynamics, hot spots, high emissions

• Turbine section failures: blade cracking, thermal distortion, coating degradation

• Bearing problems: high temperature, vibration, oil contamination, wear

• Control system malfunctions: governor issues, fuel valve problems, sensor failures

• Starting difficulties: cranking issues, ignition failures, hung starts

• Root cause analysis methodology: fishbone diagrams, 5-why analysis, failure mode analysis

Afternoon Session: Advanced Troubleshooting Techniques

• Systematic troubleshooting approach for complex failures

• Vibration diagnostics: unbalance, misalignment, looseness, resonance identification

• Combustion dynamics troubleshooting: pressure pulsations, flame instability

• Performance degradation analysis: efficiency loss investigation

• Emergency response procedures for critical failures

• Case studies from Saudi Arabia, Oman, UAE, and African facilities

• Lessons learned from major gas turbine incidents in the region

Day 5: Overhaul, Upgrades & Future Technologies

Morning Session: Major Overhaul & Repair Procedures

• Major inspection scope: complete disassembly, inspection criteria, acceptance standards

• Hot gas path component replacement: blades, nozzles, transition pieces

• Compressor overhaul: blade cleaning, replacement, rotor balancing

• Bearing and seal replacement: clearance measurements, installation procedures

• Combustion system overhaul: liner replacement, fuel nozzle refurbishment

• Reassembly procedures: torque specifications, clearance checks, alignment

• Post-overhaul testing: performance verification, commissioning procedures

Afternoon Session: Performance Enhancement & Future Trends

• Upgrade opportunities: compressor upgrades, combustion system improvements, advanced coatings

• Inlet air cooling systems: evaporative cooling, chiller systems for hot climates (GCC applications)

• Water/steam injection for NOx control and power augmentation

• Combined cycle applications: heat recovery steam generators (HRSG) integration

• Digital transformation: IoT sensors, digital twins, AI-driven maintenance

• Hydrogen co-firing technologies for future decarbonization in Middle East

• Sustainability initiatives in Saudi Vision 2030 and GCC energy transition

• Energy efficiency optimization strategies for African power generation

• Course review, Q&A session, and certification

Learning Outcomes

Upon completion, participants will be proficient in:

• Gas turbine operational principles and performance optimization

• Preventive and predictive maintenance program development

• Advanced troubleshooting and diagnostic techniques

• Root cause analysis and failure investigation methodologies

• Safety protocols and industry best practices

• Performance monitoring and degradation management

Why Choose This Course for KSA, Oman, GCC & Africa?

✅ Region-specific training addressing high-temperature operations and desert conditions
✅ Expert instructors with extensive experience in Saudi power plants, Oman PDO facilities, and African energy projects
✅ Hands-on troubleshooting scenarios from real Middle Eastern and African installations
✅ OEM-aligned content covering GE, Siemens, Mitsubishi turbine technologies
✅ Internationally recognized certification enhancing career advancement
✅ Networking opportunities with regional turbine professionals

Target Industries & Applications

• Power generation plants: CCPP, OCGT, cogeneration facilities in Saudi Arabia, UAE, Qatar

• Oil and gas operations: gas compression, mechanical drive applications in Oman, Kuwait

• Petrochemical industries: process gas compression in Saudi Aramco, SABIC facilities

• Desalination plants: MSF and RO plants in GCC countries

• Industrial facilities: manufacturing, cement, steel production across Africa

• Service providers: turbine maintenance contractors, EPC companies, OEM service organizations

Certification & Accreditation

Participants receive an internationally recognized certificate in Gas Turbine Maintenance, Operation and Troubleshooting, valued by employers across Saudi Arabia’s power sector, Oman’s energy industry, UAE utilities, Qatar Petroleum, and African energy markets.

Enroll now to master gas turbine technologies critical to Middle Eastern and African power generation and oil & gas industries!