GE Power & Water

TECHNICAL TRAINING
TM2500 AERO PACKAGE OPERATIONS/FAMILIARIZATION
5 DAYS
OPEN ENROLLMENT
GE reserves the right to modify the class content to meet the participants needs.

AUDIENCE

Intended audience includes owners, operators, engineers, technicians or maintenance personnel

concerned with the day-to-day operation of TM2500 turbines. The course is intended for
personnel who are unfamiliar with gas turbines and is considered an entry-level course.

COURSE DESCRIPTION
This course introduces the basic skills and knowledge required to ensure proper operation of the TM2500
model turbines and their associated systems. The course focuses on operator responsibilities such as
startup, loading and monitoring during operation.
COURSE OBJECTIVES
Obtain basic knowledge of the following:

Introduction and history of the TM2500

Gas turbine basics
LM2500 engine construction
Support systems (hydraulic start, turbine lube oil, generator lube oil, VSVs, ventilation and
combustion air, fuel systems, fire protection, vibration, etc.)
Generator and electrical systems
Control system
Startup and shutdown
Faults and alarms, analyzing problems, taking proper action

PREREQUISITES

Ability to understand and speak English

COURSE CONTENT
INTRODUCTION
A. Instructor Background
B. Participant Background
C. Course Schedule

TM2500_Aero_Package_Operations-Familiarization_5_Days_OE_cdb_Rev_A.docx

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GE Power & Water

TECHNICAL TRAINING
LESSON 1 GAS TURBINE
A. Gas Turbine Basics
B. Details of Construction
C. Gas turbine support systems, description, function, and operating limits
LESSON 2 - GENERATOR
A.
B.
C.
D.
E.

Overview
Operation
Support systems, description, function, and operating limits
Excitation
Reduction Gear (As Applicable)

LESSON 3 CONTROL SYSTEM

A. Overview
B. Operator responsibilities
C. Gas turbine-generator sequences
LESSON 4 UNIT DOCUMENTATION
A. Drawings

TM2500_Aero_Package_Operations-Familiarization_5_Days_OE_cdb_Rev_A.docx

2014-04-15