TRAINING

GTC offers a variety of courses taught by knowledgeable instructors and practicing field engineers, in addition, we provide training manuals. You have the option of predefined seminars or fully customized classes to suit your specific requirements. These classes can be attended to refresh your knowledge of a system or to explore a system where you lack experience.

We utilize our energized panels and custom-built simulator for courses delivered at our New York Training Canter. For customer site training, we only use our emulator. For online training, we use a video conference platform.

Our Case Studies come from actual customer questions and remote support calls, each solved by GTC. They provide unique insight and understanding, with direct application for practical tips or potential enhancements.

GTC offers full course customization, such as:

Online presentations (as a result of the 2020 Pandemic); duration from 2-5 days; content adapted to duration (by customer request); and number of participants. Please contact your GTC Sales Representative for detailed course content designed by our experts for your site-specific needs.

Operator Training

The Operator Training Courses are designed for operators, supervisors and technicians involved in the operation of Gas Turbines with the Turbine Control Panel (TCP). These courses provide fundamental tools to operate the Gas Turbine utilizing the TCP, and an introduction to theoretical aspects to further the self-learning process.

One of the fundamental objectives of each course is to teach the basic knowledge of identifying and determining the cause of Process and Diagnostic Alarms.

During the courses, we will also discuss Gas Turbine elements, main auxiliary systems, introduction to turbine protection, TCP hardware and more.

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Mark VIe Operator

Course Objective

The Operator course is designed for Operators, Supervisors and Technicians involved in the Operation of gas turbines with the subject Turbine Control Panel (TCP). One of the fundamental objectives of the course is to teach the basic knowledge to identify and determine the cause of process and diagnostic alarms in the TCP. During the course, we will also discuss gas turbine fundamentals, main auxiliary systems, introduction to: gas turbine protection, TCP hardware, etc.

The course provides the fundamental tools to operate the Gas Turbine utilizing the TCP, and an introduction to theoretical aspects to further the self-learning process.

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Mark V Operator

Course Objective

The course provides the fundamental tools to operate the Gas Turbine utilizing the TCP, and an introduction to theoretical aspects to further the self-learning process.

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Mark VI Operator

Course Objective

The course provides the fundamental tools to operate the Gas Turbine utilizing the TCP, and an introduction to theoretical aspects to further the self-learning process.

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Mark IV Operator

Course Objective

This course offers the basic concepts for Operation or Maintenance. The course also covers basic Gas Turbine technology and the Auxiliary Systems (Piping Schematics) to allow the participant to connect the devices to the control system.

Who should attend?

Operation and maintenance beginners. Although, this course is a good refresher for experienced personnel. This course is intended for industrial gas turbine users.

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Engineer & Technician Training

Building upon the fundamentals learned in the Operator Training Courses as a prerequisite, the engineer and technician courses are designed for personnel involved in the maintenance, configuration and calibration of the TCP.

One of the fundamental objectives of each course is to teach the basic knowledge of identifying and determining the cause of Process and Diagnostic Alarms in the TCP, and their relationship with the hardware.

During these classes, you will learn about the necessary tools to troubleshoot, configure and intervene the TCP, and an introduction to theoretical aspects to further the self-learning process. In addition, we will discuss Gas Turbine elements, Gas Turbine protection, TCP hardware, device calibrations and more.

Mark VIe Engineer & Technician | Seminar Available

Course Objective

Building upon the fundamentals learned in the Operator course, the Technician course is designed for Technicians and Supervisors involved in the maintenance, configuration and calibration of the subject Turbine Control Panel (TCP). One of the fundamental objectives of the course is to teach the basic knowledge to identify and determine the cause of process and diagnostic alarms in the TCP, and their relationship with the hardware. During the course, we will also discuss gas turbine fundamentals, introduction to: gas turbine protection, TCP hardware, device calibrations from the TCP, etc.

The course provides the fundamental tools to troubleshoot, configure and intervene the TCP, and an introduction to theoretical aspects to further the self-learning process.

For courses delivered at our Hawthorne, NY Training Center, we utilize our energized Mark VIe panel and our custom built simulator. For Customer Site training, we utilize only our simulator.

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Mark V Engineer & Technician | Seminar Available

Course Objective

To obtain an understanding of how to troubleshoot, maintain and improve GE Gas Turbine (GT) operation using the GE Speedtronic™ Mark V (Mark V) Turbine Control Panel (TCP).

Course Description

Covering the fundamentals, architecture, software, operation, and maintenance of a mk5, the course introduces the GT major components, associated systems, and TCP preparation for operation. The Cases provide a unique insight and understanding with direct application as practical tips or potential enhancements.

For courses delivered at our Hawthorne, NY Training Center, we utilize our energized Mark V panel and our custom built simulator. For Customer Site training, we utilize only our simulator.

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Mark VI Engineer & Technician | Seminar Available

Course Objective

To obtain an understanding of how to troubleshoot, maintain and improve GE Gas Turbine (GT) operation using the GE Speedtronic™ Mark VI Turbine Control Panel (TCP).

Course Description

Covering the fundamentals, architecture, software, operation, and maintenance of a Mark VI, the course introduces the GT major components, associated systems, and TCP preparation for operation.

For courses delivered at our Hawthorne, NY Training Center, we utilize our energized Mark VI panel and our custom built simulator. For Customer Site training, we utilize only our simulator.

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Mark IV Engineer & Technician | Seminar Available

Course Objective

To obtain an understanding of how to troubleshoot, maintain and improve GE Gas Turbine (GT) operation using the GE Speedtronic™ Mark IV (Mark IV) Turbine Control Panel (TCP).

Course Description

Covering the fundamentals, architecture, software, operation, and maintenance of a mk4, the course introduces the GT major components, associated systems, and TCP preparation for operation. The Case studies resulted from actual customer questions and remote support calls resolved by GTC. The Cases provide a unique insight and understanding with direct application as practical tips or potential enhancements.

For courses delivered at our Hawthorne, NY Training Center, we utilize our energized Mark IV panel. For Customer Site training, unless otherwise agreed with the customer, the Mark IV panel is visited for hardware and screens descriptions only, without executing any operation.

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Online Training

Excitation & LCI

EX2000 / EX2100 / EX2100e Generator Excitation System Training (3-day) Course Objective The course is designed to strengthen vital generator excitation control system troubleshooting skills and familiarize plant personnel with the powerful inner workings of their EX2000, EX2100 or EX2100e excitation system. Experience real world scenarios that take you from an alarm, to the software generating the alarm, to the logic behind it, and out to the actual device in the field. Learn to use the vital communications tools needed to more confidently operate, maintain, and troubleshoot your excitation system. All participants will receive, in electronic form, applicable literature and site-specific training material. The course is conducted onsite at your convenience, saving travel expenses and allowing us to focus on your exciter’s, and static starter’s particular configuration and your individual needs.

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On-the-Job-Training (OJT)

Course Objective The objective of OJT is to share the Field Service Engineer’s (FSE) experience and knowledge with Site personnel (Site). In the fulfilment of their daily duties, Site has questions, or concerns regarding the operation, maintenance (routine, preventative and corrective) and troubleshooting of the equipment. Typical OJT questions are:

Where do I find how device “A” is connected to the control system?
How do I know where this alarm is coming from?
How can I prepare a new screen in the control system to follow these signals?
What is the procedure to calibrate the IGV LVDTs?
How can I ensure that I have the current running software in the Turbine Control?
How do I troubleshoot a ground fault?
How to trace signals to do troubleshooting?
What files are not required in the Operator Interface that I can safely delete?
How do the speed and temperature control loops work?
What happens when the unit is in Preselected Load with the Droop response?

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