In this Learning-Doc, the learner will be able to
describe the 7EA gas turbine major components, including the purpose / function
and construction of these major components.
Discussion will include the base and supports, the compressor (casing,
inlet guide vanes, casing & rotor), combustion (can arrangement and
components, spark plugs, flame detectors, and the DLN2 nozzles), turbine
section (structure, wheelspace, turbine buckets and the turbine shell), exhaust
frame, bearings, turning gear, and instruments.
Alarms relative to the turbine will be discussed, including the
implication of the said alarm, likely causes, and actions to be taken.