Thermodynamics of Gas Turbine Engines
I.D. # C0118 Duration 2 Days

This seminar explores the principles of conversion of thermal energy to mechanical work output, the basics of thermodynamics and fluid flow, and the application of the First Law of Thermodynamics to systems with mass flow processes. This foundation is necessary to analyze the energy transfer processes in the major components of a gas turbine plant; namely, compressor, combustion chamber, turbine, and heat recovery system. Hands-on problem solving will reinforce the learning experience.

In addition, this seminar investigates the various causes of less than ideal performance of a gas turbine plant. Calculations will be done to permit evaluation and analysis of plant performance when parameters are specified. The techniques of staging and intercooling, designed to improve performance, will also be explored. Hardware components of a typical gas turbine plant and commercial applications of gas turbines will be reviewed.
Learning Objectives
Upon completion of this seminar, the attendee will be able to:
  • Define Thermodynamic Properties Of Ideal And Real Gases, Heat, and Work
  • Apply the First Law of Thermodynamics to Closed and Open Systems
  • Perform Calculations to Determine Entropy Changes
  • List the Components of a Gas Turbine Power Plant
  • Define Thermal Efficiency of the Gas Turbine Power Plant and Isentropic Efficiencies of the Compressor and the Turbine
  • Recognize the Need for Staging, Intercooling, Reheating and Regeneration
  • List the Causes for the Departure from the Ideal Performance of a Gas Turbine Power Plant
  • Calculate the Performance of a Gas Turbine Power Plant with Staging and Intercooling Under Ideal and Real Life Conditions
  • Describe the Recent Advances in Gas Turbine Technology
Who Should Attend
Design, mechanical, or facilities engineers with an interest in gas turbine engines and plants; engineers interested in cogeneration; stationary generator-set manufacturers and users; public and private sector service providers, including hospital and municipal authorities.
Prerequisites
Participants should have an undergraduate engineering degree or equivalent.
Seminar Content
DAY ONE
  • Thermodynamic Properties of Substances
  • Ideal and Real Gases
  • Closed and Open Systems
  • Forms of Energy: Work and Heat
  • The First Law of Thermodynamics and Internal Energy
  • The Second Law of Thermodynamics and Entropy
  • Hands-On In-Class Problem Solving
  • The Carnot Cycle
DAY TWO
  • Energy Conversion Devices
  • The Gas Turbine Plant
  • The Air Standard Brayton Cycle and Its Thermal Efficiency
  • Hands-On In-Class Problem Solving
  • Isentropic Efficiencies of the Compressor and the Turbine
  • Ideal and Actual Performances
  • Staging Brayton Cycle with Intercooling and Reheat
  • Regeneration
  • Hands-On In-Class Problem Solving
  • Advances in the Gas Turbine Technology and Applications
Instructor(s): B. V. Karlekar
Dr. Karlekar holds a B.E. in Mechanical Engineering from the Univ. of Baroda, India, an M.S. and a Ph.D. in Mechanical Engineering from the Univ. of Illinois - Urbana. He served as Head of the Mechanical Engineering Department at Rochester Institute of Technology. During his tenure there, Dr. Karlekar was awarded RIT's Eisenhardt Outstanding Teacher Award, published numerous papers and authored three textbooks. Later, he was appointed Director of the Center for Integrated Manufacturing Systems. Dr. Karlekar is an ASME Fellow and continues to take active interest in Mechanical Engineering students at RIT by assisting them in the Engineering Learning Center.
Fees: $1225 SAE Members*: $980 - $1103
* The appropriate SAE Member discount will be applied through the Registration process.  Discounts vary according to level of membership: Elite Member 20%; Premium Member 15%; Classic Member 10%
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