Pideya Learning Academy

Gas Turbine Operations and Digital Maintenance Strategies

Upcoming Schedules

  • Live Online Training
  • Classroom Training

Date Venue Duration Fee (USD)
10 Feb - 19 Feb 2025 Live Online 10 Day 5250
31 Mar - 09 Apr 2025 Live Online 10 Day 5250
12 May - 21 May 2025 Live Online 10 Day 5250
16 Jun - 25 Jun 2025 Live Online 10 Day 5250
21 Jul - 30 Jul 2025 Live Online 10 Day 5250
15 Sep - 24 Sep 2025 Live Online 10 Day 5250
27 Oct - 05 Nov 2025 Live Online 10 Day 5250
24 Nov - 03 Dec 2025 Live Online 10 Day 5250

Course Overview

The global gas turbine market, valued at $18.5 billion in 2023, is projected to grow at 5.8% CAGR through 2030 (Grand View Research), driven by increasing energy demands and industrial applications. However, unplanned downtime costs power plants an average of $500,000 per day (GE Power Report), highlighting the critical need for advanced operational and maintenance strategies. This comprehensive course, Gas Turbine Operations and Digital Maintenance Strategies, integrates Gas Turbine Operations and Maintenance Techniques with Digital-Age Maintenance Planning and Scheduling, providing professionals with cutting-edge expertise to optimize turbine performance in today’s technology-driven industrial landscape.
Modern gas turbines face complex challenges, from compressor fouling (responsible for 70% of performance degradation – ASME Journal) to combustion instability issues that reduce efficiency by 15-20%. Meanwhile, the digital transformation of maintenance practices is revolutionizing asset management, with predictive maintenance reducing downtime by 35% (Deloitte Insights) and AI-driven analytics improving failure prediction accuracy by 90% (McKinsey).
Key Highlights of the Training Include:
Advanced thermodynamic principles governing gas turbine cycles and their impact on operational efficiency
Digital twin technology applications for real-time performance monitoring and anomaly detection
Combustion system optimization techniques to meet stringent emissions regulations
Machine learning algorithms for predictive maintenance scheduling and failure prevention
Integration of CMMS/EAM systems with IoT sensors for comprehensive asset management
This course bridges theoretical knowledge with digital implementation strategies, empowering professionals to enhance reliability, extend asset lifespan, and reduce operational costs in gas turbine applications across power generation, oil & gas, and aviation sectors.

Key Takeaways:

  • Advanced thermodynamic principles governing gas turbine cycles and their impact on operational efficiency
  • Digital twin technology applications for real-time performance monitoring and anomaly detection
  • Combustion system optimization techniques to meet stringent emissions regulations
  • Machine learning algorithms for predictive maintenance scheduling and failure prevention
  • Integration of CMMS/EAM systems with IoT sensors for comprehensive asset management
  • Advanced thermodynamic principles governing gas turbine cycles and their impact on operational efficiency
  • Digital twin technology applications for real-time performance monitoring and anomaly detection
  • Combustion system optimization techniques to meet stringent emissions regulations
  • Machine learning algorithms for predictive maintenance scheduling and failure prevention
  • Integration of CMMS/EAM systems with IoT sensors for comprehensive asset management

Course Objectives

Upon completion, participants will be able to:
Analyze gas turbine thermodynamic cycles and their operational parameters
Implement digital condition monitoring systems for compressor and turbine sections
Optimize combustion processes while maintaining emission compliance
Develop predictive maintenance schedules using failure mode analytics
Integrate IoT sensor networks with existing CMMS platforms
Evaluate material degradation mechanisms through advanced NDT techniques
Formulate digital transformation roadmaps for maintenance departments

Personal Benefits

Participants will acquire:
Certification-ready expertise in both turbine operations and digital maintenance
Competitive edge in Industry 4.0-driven energy sectors
Advanced analytical skills for performance troubleshooting
Leadership capabilities in digital transformation initiatives
Cross-functional knowledge bridging engineering and IT domains

Organisational Benefits

Organizations will gain:
30-50% reduction in unplanned downtime through predictive maintenance adoption
15-25% improvement in maintenance efficiency via digital workflow automation
Enhanced compliance with evolving emissions and safety regulations
Standardized maintenance processes across multiple turbine assets
Data-driven decision-making capabilities for capital planning

Who Should Attend

This course is designed for:
Gas turbine operators and maintenance technicians
Reliability engineers and asset managers
Plant supervisors transitioning to digital systems
Control systems engineers implementing IIoT solutions
Energy sector consultants advising on maintenance modernization

Course Outline

Module 1: Gas Turbine Fundamentals and Digital Transformation
Core principles of gas turbine technology and applications Thermodynamic cycles and performance parameters Digital transformation in power generation assets Comparative analysis: Traditional vs digital maintenance approaches
Module 2: Turbine Systems Engineering
Compressor design characteristics and operational challenges Combustion system configurations and fuel technologies Hot gas path components and material science Integrated control and safety systems
Module 3: Advanced Diagnostics and Monitoring
Performance monitoring techniques and KPIs Vibration analysis and fault detection methodologies Non-Destructive Testing (NDT) 4.0 technologies Digital twin applications for condition monitoring
Module 4: Maintenance Planning Fundamentals
Principles of effective maintenance planning and scheduling Asset criticality assessment and risk-based approaches Resource optimization and workload balancing Maintenance workflow standardization
Module 5: Digital Maintenance Technologies
CMMS/EAM systems architecture and implementation Predictive maintenance algorithms and machine learning IoT sensor networks and data acquisition systems Cloud-based maintenance management platforms
Module 6: Operational Optimization Strategies
Combustion efficiency improvement techniques Emissions control and environmental compliance Fuel system maintenance best practices Lubrication system reliability enhancement
Module 7: Maintenance Execution and Improvement
Work order management and execution protocols Root cause analysis and failure mode evaluation Turnaround planning and overhaul strategies Continuous improvement methodologies
Module 8: Digital Transformation Implementation
Roadmap development for maintenance digitization Change management in technological adoption ROI analysis for digital tool investments Building data-driven maintenance culture
Module 9: Integrated Case Studies
Performance optimization scenarios Digital maintenance implementation cases Troubleshooting complex operational issues Best practice sharing from industry leaders
Module 10: Future Trends and Innovation
AI applications in turbine maintenance Blockchain for maintenance record integrity Augmented reality for field operations Sustainability in turbine operations

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