Delivered through lectures, case studies, and discussions, the program emphasizes conceptual understanding and strategic application of balancing methods rather than hands-on practice.

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

• Understand the fundamentals of gas turbine operation and rotor dynamics
• Explain types of vibration and imbalance in gas turbines
• Identify causes and consequences of rotor imbalance
• Apply theoretical balancing techniques and methodologies
• Analyze vibration data for maintenance and performance improvement
• Evaluate balancing strategies for optimal turbine performance
• Support reliability and maintenance planning in gas turbine operations

This course is designed for:

• Mechanical, electrical, and maintenance engineers in power plants
• Gas turbine operators and supervisors
• Reliability and condition monitoring engineers
• Rotating machinery specialists
• Technical managers responsible for turbine performance
• Professionals involved in power generation and turbine maintenance

This interactive Training will be highly interactive, with opportunities to advance your opinions and ideas and will include:
• Lectures
• Workshop & Work Presentation
• Case Studies 
• Videos and General Discussions

Day 1 – Fundamentals of Gas Turbines

• Overview of gas turbine types and applications
• Key components: rotors, shafts, bearings, and casings
• Basic thermodynamics and operational principles
• Introduction to rotor dynamics and vibration
• Interactive discussion: Gas turbine challenges in industry

Day 2 – Vibration and Rotor Imbalance

• Understanding vibration: causes and measurement
• Types of rotor imbalance (static, couple, dynamic)
• Consequences of imbalance on performance and reliability
• Introduction to vibration analysis techniques
• Case study discussion: Real-world turbine vibration issues

Day 3 – Balancing Principles and Techniques

• Fundamentals of static and dynamic balancing
• On-site vs. workshop balancing concepts
• Mass correction and rotor modification techniques
• Interpretation of balancing data
• Workshop & presentation: Theoretical balancing exercises

Day 4 – Condition Monitoring and Performance Analysis

• Monitoring rotor health using vibration and diagnostic tools
• Evaluating turbine performance and reliability
• Predictive maintenance strategies based on imbalance detection
• Case study discussion: Lessons from turbine failure analysis
• Video and discussion: Rotor balancing in modern power plants

Day 5 – Strategies for Reliability and Optimization

• Best practices in gas turbine balancing and maintenance
• Integrating balancing into operational and maintenance planning
• Cost and performance considerations
• Emerging technologies in rotor dynamics and balancing
• Workshop: Developing a conceptual approach to turbine balancing

A RECTUS attendance certificate will be awarded to all participants who complete at least 80% of the total course duration.