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Maintenance and Engineering

Gas Turbines: Operation and Maintenance

Gas turbines are used for power generation, mechanical drive and oil and gas applications. This course covers gas turbine principles, components, performance, controls and protection, fuel systems, inspections and maintenance strategies, condition monitoring and troubleshooting.

5 days Classroom or live online English
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Why attend

From knowledge to real-world impact.

Gas turbines are high-value assets where reliability and efficiency matter greatly. This course helps engineers operate and maintain them effectively.

Workplace challenges

Professional Problems This Course Is Designed to Solve

The programme explores practical approaches to the following challenges. Results depend on how the learning is applied in your organisation.

  • Difficulty translating subject knowledge into practical workplace decisions.
  • Inconsistent approaches to the activities covered in the course outline.
  • Lack of a structured plan for applying and reviewing new skills.
Course methodology

How you will learn.

The course uses technical presentations, performance calculations, case studies and maintenance planning exercises.

Course objectives

What you'll take away.

By the end of this course, participants will be able to:

  • Explain gas turbine thermodynamics and operation
  • Understand major components and systems
  • Analyse performance and efficiency
  • Understand controls, protection and fuel systems
  • Plan inspections and maintenance
  • Apply condition monitoring and troubleshooting
Target audience

Who should attend.

This course is suitable for:

  • Mechanical and power plant engineers
  • Operations and maintenance technicians
  • Reliability engineers
  • Utility engineers
  • Oil and gas engineers
Target competencies

Capabilities you will build.

Participants will develop competencies in:

  • Gas turbine principles
  • Component knowledge
  • Performance analysis
  • Controls and protection
  • Maintenance planning
  • Condition monitoring
Course outline

Your learning journey.

A focused, practical outline with time to explore, apply and reflect.

Day 1Gas Turbine Principles

  1. 09:00–09:54Brayton cycle
  2. 09:54–10:48Types and applications
  3. 10:48–11:00Performance factors
  4. 11:00–11:30Coffee break
  5. 11:30–12:12Performance factors (continued)
  6. 12:12–13:06Ambient effects
  7. 13:06–14:00Exercise: Performance basics

Day 2Components

  1. 09:00–09:54Compressor
  2. 09:54–10:48Combustor
  3. 10:48–11:00Turbine
  4. 11:00–11:30Coffee break
  5. 11:30–12:12Turbine (continued)
  6. 12:12–13:06Auxiliary systems
  7. 13:06–14:00Demonstration: Component overview

Day 3Controls and Fuel

  1. 09:00–09:54Control systems
  2. 09:54–10:48Protection
  3. 10:48–11:00Fuel systems
  4. 11:00–11:30Coffee break
  5. 11:30–12:12Fuel systems (continued)
  6. 12:12–13:06Emissions control
  7. 13:06–14:00Case study: Trip investigation

Day 4Maintenance

  1. 09:00–09:54Inspection types
  2. 09:54–10:48Maintenance intervals
  3. 10:48–11:00Borescope inspection
  4. 11:00–11:30Coffee break
  5. 11:30–12:12Borescope inspection (continued)
  6. 12:12–13:06Overhauls
  7. 13:06–14:00Workshop: Maintenance plan

Day 5Monitoring and Troubleshooting

  1. 09:00–09:54Condition monitoring
  2. 09:54–10:48Performance degradation
  3. 10:48–11:00Troubleshooting
  4. 11:00–11:30Coffee break
  5. 11:30–12:12Troubleshooting (continued)
  6. 12:12–13:06Reliability improvement
  7. 13:06–14:00Capstone: Gas turbine reliability plan

The timings provided are estimates and may vary depending on the number of participants and the discussions taking place during the sessions. They are indicative only and do not constitute a binding commitment.

Dates & venues

Find a session that works for you.

Confirmed dates accept registration requests. Tentative dates are enquiry only.

Singapore 16 Nov - 20 Nov 2026
Confirmed dates
€5,640.-Register
Online Live virtual classroom 16 Nov - 20 Nov 2026
Confirmed dates
€1,250.-Register
London 7 Dec - 11 Dec 2026
Confirmed dates
€4,900.-Register
Online Live virtual classroom 7 Dec - 11 Dec 2026
Confirmed dates
€1,250.-Register
Dubai 14 Dec - 18 Dec 2026
Confirmed dates
€6,300.-Register
Online Live virtual classroom 14 Dec - 18 Dec 2026
Confirmed dates
€1,250.-Register
Frankfurt 4 Jan - 8 Jan 2027
Confirmed dates
€5,300.-Register
Online Live virtual classroom 4 Jan - 8 Jan 2027
Confirmed dates
€1,250.-Register
Kuala Lumpur 18 Jan - 22 Jan 2027
Confirmed dates
€2,900.-Register
Online Live virtual classroom 18 Jan - 22 Jan 2027
Confirmed dates
€1,250.-Register
Rome 25 Jan - 29 Jan 2027
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€4,900.-Register
Online Live virtual classroom 25 Jan - 29 Jan 2027
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€1,250.-Register
Paris 1 Feb - 5 Feb 2027
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€5,720.-Register
Online Live virtual classroom 1 Feb - 5 Feb 2027
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€1,250.-Register
Istanbul 15 Feb - 19 Feb 2027
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€5,300.-Register
Online Live virtual classroom 15 Feb - 19 Feb 2027
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€1,250.-Register
Amsterdam 1 Mar - 5 Mar 2027
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€5,080.-Register
Online Live virtual classroom 1 Mar - 5 Mar 2027
Confirmed dates
€1,250.-Register
Singapore 15 Mar - 19 Mar 2027
Confirmed dates
€5,640.-Register
Online Live virtual classroom 15 Mar - 19 Mar 2027
Confirmed dates
€1,250.-Register
Barcelona 29 Mar - 2 Apr 2027
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€5,680.-Register
Online Live virtual classroom 29 Mar - 2 Apr 2027
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€1,250.-Register
London 5 Apr - 9 Apr 2027
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€4,900.-Register
Online Live virtual classroom 5 Apr - 9 Apr 2027
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€1,250.-Register
Dubai 19 Apr - 23 Apr 2027
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€6,300.-Register
Online Live virtual classroom 19 Apr - 23 Apr 2027
Confirmed dates
€1,250.-Register
Frankfurt 3 May - 7 May 2027
Confirmed dates
€5,300.-Register
Online Live virtual classroom 3 May - 7 May 2027
Confirmed dates
€1,250.-Register
Kuala Lumpur 17 May - 21 May 2027
Confirmed dates
€2,900.-Register
Online Live virtual classroom 17 May - 21 May 2027
Confirmed dates
€1,250.-Register
Rome 24 May - 28 May 2027
Confirmed dates
€4,900.-Register
Online Live virtual classroom 24 May - 28 May 2027
Confirmed dates
€1,250.-Register
Paris 7 Jun - 11 Jun 2027
Confirmed dates
€5,720.-Register
Online Live virtual classroom 7 Jun - 11 Jun 2027
Confirmed dates
€1,250.-Register
Istanbul 21 Jun - 25 Jun 2027
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€5,300.-Register
Online Live virtual classroom 21 Jun - 25 Jun 2027
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€1,250.-Register
Amsterdam 5 Jul - 9 Jul 2027
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€5,080.-Register
Online Live virtual classroom 5 Jul - 9 Jul 2027
Confirmed dates
€1,250.-Register
Singapore 19 Jul - 23 Jul 2027
Confirmed dates
€5,640.-Register
Online Live virtual classroom 19 Jul - 23 Jul 2027
Confirmed dates
€1,250.-Register
Cape Town 26 Jul - 30 Jul 2027
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€3,780.-Register
Online Live virtual classroom 26 Jul - 30 Jul 2027
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€1,250.-Register
London 2 Aug - 6 Aug 2027
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€4,900.-Register
Online Live virtual classroom 2 Aug - 6 Aug 2027
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€1,250.-Register
Dubai 16 Aug - 20 Aug 2027
Confirmed dates
€6,300.-Register
Online Live virtual classroom 16 Aug - 20 Aug 2027
Confirmed dates
€1,250.-Register
Frankfurt 6 Sept - 10 Sept 2027
Confirmed dates
€5,300.-Register
Online Live virtual classroom 6 Sept - 10 Sept 2027
Confirmed dates
€1,250.-Register
Kuala Lumpur 20 Sept - 24 Sept 2027
Confirmed dates
€2,900.-Register
Online Live virtual classroom 20 Sept - 24 Sept 2027
Confirmed dates
€1,250.-Register
Vienna 27 Sept - 1 Oct 2027
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€5,880.-Register
Online Live virtual classroom 27 Sept - 1 Oct 2027
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€1,250.-Register
Paris 4 Oct - 8 Oct 2027
Confirmed dates
€5,720.-Register
Online Live virtual classroom 4 Oct - 8 Oct 2027
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€1,250.-Register
Istanbul 18 Oct - 22 Oct 2027
Confirmed dates
€5,300.-Register
Online Live virtual classroom 18 Oct - 22 Oct 2027
Confirmed dates
€1,250.-Register
Amsterdam 1 Nov - 5 Nov 2027
Confirmed dates
€5,080.-Register
Online Live virtual classroom 1 Nov - 5 Nov 2027
Confirmed dates
€1,250.-Register
Singapore 15 Nov - 19 Nov 2027
Confirmed dates
€5,640.-Register
Online Live virtual classroom 15 Nov - 19 Nov 2027
Confirmed dates
€1,250.-Register
Cape Town 29 Nov - 3 Dec 2027
Confirmed dates
€3,780.-Register
Online Live virtual classroom 29 Nov - 3 Dec 2027
Confirmed dates
€1,250.-Register
London 6 Dec - 10 Dec 2027
Confirmed dates
€4,900.-Register
Online Live virtual classroom 6 Dec - 10 Dec 2027
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€1,250.-Register
Dubai 13 Dec - 17 Dec 2027
Confirmed dates
€6,300.-Register
Online Live virtual classroom 13 Dec - 17 Dec 2027
Confirmed dates
€1,250.-Register

Good to know

A few things to know.

How is the course delivered?

Our classroom programmes combine facilitated discussion, case studies, exercises and reflection. The precise format will be confirmed before enrolment.

Can you deliver this programme for our team?

Yes, you can enquire about a tailored programme. Share your goals, group size and preferred dates with our learning team.

Will I receive a certificate?

Participants who complete the programme receive a Smart Horizon certificate of attendance. Smart Horizon programmes are not externally accredited and do not award a professional qualification, licence or designation. Where a course title or outline refers to a professional certification (for example, AACE International's Certified Cost Professional), the programme supports learning and preparation only; the credential itself is awarded solely by the relevant professional body under its own application and examination requirements.

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