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Course Description

This course provides an in-depth understanding of gas turbine rotor dynamics and balancing principles essential for safe and reliable turbine operation. Participants will learn the causes and effects of unbalance, vibration behavior, balancing methods, and best practices for improving turbine performance and extending equipment life. The program focuses on theoretical concepts, diagnostic approaches, and industry standards used in gas turbine balancing.

Course Objectives

Upon completion of this course, participants will be able to:

  • Understand gas turbine rotor dynamics and vibration behavior.
  • Identify causes and symptoms of rotor unbalance.
  • Apply balancing principles for gas turbine rotors.
  • Interpret vibration data related to unbalance conditions.
  • Support safe and effective balancing activities in gas turbine systems.

Who Should Attend?

This course is designed for maintenance engineers, rotating equipment engineers, vibration analysts, and technical professionals involved in gas turbine operation and maintenance.

Course Agenda

Registration

Welcome & Introduction

Pre-Test

Day 1: Gas Turbine Fundamentals & Rotor Dynamics

  • Overview of gas turbine construction and operation
  • Gas turbine rotor components and configurations
  • Basics of rotor dynamics
  • Types of vibration in gas turbines
  • Industry standards and safety considerations

Day 2: Vibration Theory & Unbalance Phenomena

  • Fundamentals of vibration measurement
  • ​Types of rotor unbalance (static, couple, dynamic)
  • Effects of unbalance on gas turbine performance
  • Critical speeds and resonance
  • Vibration limits and alarm thresholds

Day 3: Balancing Principles & Methods

  • Balancing theory and correction techniques
  • Single-plane vs. multi-plane balancing concepts
  • Influence coefficients and phase-amplitude relationships
  • Correction weight selection and placement principles
  • Balancing acceptance criteria
Day 4: Diagnostics, Fault Differentiation & Case Studies

  • Differentiating unbalance from misalignment, looseness, and rubs
  • Interpreting vibration spectra and trends
  • Common gas turbine balancing challenges
  • Case studies from operating turbines
  • Risk considerations during balancing activities
Day 5: Best Practices, Standards & Program Review

  • Balancing procedures and documentation
  • Relevant standards (ISO, API)
  • Reliability improvement through proper balancing
  • Coordination between operations and maintenance teams
  • Course review, Q&A, and knowledge assessment

Post Test

End of the Course

Assessment Methodology

All courses conducted by EdTech will begin with a Pre-evaluation and end with a Post-evaluation. The instructor will evaluate the knowledge and skills of the participants according to the feedback given by participants. This will help to recognize the benefits and the level of knowledge gained by participants through the course.

Training Methodology

Facilitated by a highly qualified specialist, who has extensive knowledge and experience; this program will be conducted using extensively interactive methods, encouraging participants to share their own experiences and apply the program material to real-life work situations in order to stimulate group discussions and improve the efficiency of the subject coverage.

Percentages of the total course hour classification are:

  • ​40% Theoretical lectures, Concepts and approach
  • 20% Motivation to develop individual skill and Techniques
  • 20% Case Studies and Practical Exercises
  • 20% Topic General Discussions and interaction

Course Manual

Participants will be provided with comprehensive presentation material as reference manual. This presentation material is a compilation of core valuable information, references, presentation methods and inspiring reading which will be used as a part of the material guide.

Course Certificate

At the completion of the course, all participants who successfully accomplished the required contact hours will receive an EdTech Training Participation Certificate as a testimony to their commitment to professional development and further education.

Why Edtech ?

  • Industry Experienced; Internationally Qualified Trainers
  • Hands-on Practical Sessions & Assignments
  • Intensive Study materials
  • Flexible Schedules
  • Realistic training methodology
  • High-Quality Training in Affordable Course Fees
  • Achievement Certificate, as approved by the Ministry of Education (Abu Dhabi Center for Technical and Vocational Education Training - ACTVET), HABC, AWS, IAOSHE, SHRM, etc.