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COURSE INFORMATION

Industrial Gas Turbine Fundamentals
Type:
Training Course

Length:
1 Days
CEU:
0.8
PDH:
8

Fee:
$995 CAD


Upcoming Sessions
Location:
Calgary, Alberta

Date:
Monday, November 17, 2025
8:30 AM - 4:30 PM
Register before October 27 and receive $50 off! Use the discount code EarlyBird

Course Description
This one-day course focuses on the design principles, selection, and sizing of Industrial Gas Turbines and associated auxiliaries used in compressor drives, electricity generation, and cogeneration facilities. Attendees will get a better understanding of how gas turbines work, fundamental design challenges, and solutions, the different types of gas turbines, when to use them as well as design and procurement strategies.

Participants will receive a complete set of course materials.

Who Should Attend
This course is intended for individuals seeking foundational knowledge of gas turbine technology development for industrial applications such as pipeline compression, power generation, and cogeneration. This course can also benefit professionals in project management, procurement, and operations who require a better understanding of gas turbine issues to enhance decision-making and project outcomes.

This course benefits those involved in some facet of gas turbine system design, procurement, operations, or maintenance. Technicians, Operators, Junior Engineers, and Maintenance Personnel will find this course particularly helpful and relevant.

Gas Turbine Design
  • Gas Turbine Basics
    • Development of Gas Turbines
    • How Gas Turbines Work
    • Basic Thermodynamics
  • Gas Turbine Components
    • Compressor Section
    • Power Section
    • Internal Sealing
    • Combustors
    • IGV
    • Bearings
  • Advanced Gas Turbine Technology
    • High Temperature Turbine Blades
    • Blade Cooling Methods
    • Metallurgical Developments
    • Blade manufacturing Techniques
    • Single vs Multiple shafts
  • Auxiliary Systems
    • Fuel System
    • Lube Oil System
    • Seals
    • Bearings
  • Gas Turbine Drive Systems
    • Direct Drive
    • Gearboxes
    • Power Turbine
  • Gas Turbine Control Systems
    • Standard Instrumentation and Use
    • IGV & range Of Operation
    • Vibration Monitoring systems
    • Emission Controls

Gas Turbine Selection
  • Factors affecting selection and sizing
  • Inlet Air Filters and Exhaust Ducting Design Considerations
  • Noise Issues and Silencer Options
  • Heat Recovery and Diverter Valve Options
  • Frame Gas Turbines; Design Features, Size Ranges, When to use
  • Aeroderivative Gas Turbines; Design Features, Size Ranges, When to use
  • Modular Gas Turbines; Design Features, Size Ranges, When to use

Gas Turbine Applications
  • Compressor Packages
  • Power Generation packages
  • Heat Recovery packages
  • Combined cycle packages

Selecting and Purchasing a Gas Turbine Package
  • Challenges specific to Gas Turbines Procurement
    • Experience Lists
    • Available Vendors
    • Scope of Supply
    • Technical Evaluation and Service Contracts
    • Manufactures Standards
    • Drawings and Documentation
  • Manufacturing Inspection and Testing
    • QC & ITP
    • Manufacturing Inspections
    • Witness testing

Gas Turbine Maintenance
  • Industrial Gas Turbines Specific Maintenance Techniques
  • Aeroderivative Gas Turbines Specific Maintenance Techniques
  • Modular Gas Turbines Specific Maintenance techniques

John Henderson, P.Eng
John Henderson is an independent Engineering consultant in Calgary, Alberta with over 45 years of specialized experience. He is a Subject Matter Expert in the design, application, operation, and troubleshooting of Rotating Equipment. He has worked for owners, engineering contractors, and manufacturers, and he has operations and maintenance experience in a world-class petrochemical facility.

John is a founding member of the Calgary Pump Symposium, was an invited API 612 Committee member, and enjoys the occasional round of golf.
John has been teaching courses in Rotating Equipment for over 30 years.
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