Maintenance and Engineering

Steam Turbines Operation and Maintenance

Steam turbines drive generators, compressors and pumps in power plants and industry. This course covers steam turbine principles and types, auxiliary systems, start-up and shutdown, monitoring and protection, vibration and performance issues, inspection and overhaul and maintenance planning.

5 days Classroom or live online English

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Why attend

From knowledge to real-world impact.

Steam turbine failures are costly and dangerous. You will learn to operate and maintain them reliably.

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.

Technical presentations, operating procedure reviews, failure case studies and maintenance planning workshops.

Course objectives

What you'll take away.

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

Explain steam turbine principles and types
Understand auxiliary systems
Apply safe start-up and shutdown procedures
Monitor performance and protection systems
Diagnose vibration and performance problems
Plan inspections and overhauls

Target audience

Who should attend.

This course is suitable for:

Power plant engineers and operators
Rotating equipment engineers
Maintenance engineers
Utility engineers
Reliability engineers

Target competencies

Capabilities you will build.

Participants will develop competencies in:

Turbine operation
Monitoring
Fault diagnosis
Maintenance planning
Safety

Course outline

Your learning journey.

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

Day 1Steam Turbine Principles

09:00–10:08Thermodynamics basics
10:08–11:00Turbine types
11:00–11:30Coffee break
11:30–11:45Turbine types (continued)
11:45–12:53Components
12:53–14:00Exercise

Day 2Auxiliary Systems

09:00–10:08Lube oil
10:08–11:00Gland sealing
11:00–11:30Coffee break
11:30–11:45Gland sealing (continued)
11:45–12:53Governing systems
12:53–14:00Workshop

Day 3Operation

09:00–10:08Start-up and shutdown
10:08–11:00Protection and trips
11:00–11:30Coffee break
11:30–11:45Protection and trips (continued)
11:45–12:53Operating limits
12:53–14:00Exercise

Day 4Problems

09:00–10:08Vibration
10:08–11:00Performance loss
11:00–11:30Coffee break
11:30–11:45Performance loss (continued)
11:45–12:53Water induction
12:53–14:00Case study

Day 5Maintenance

09:00–10:08Inspections
10:08–11:00Overhauls
11:00–11:30Coffee break
11:30–11:45Overhauls (continued)
11:45–12:53Planning
12:53–14:00Action 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.

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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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