LM6000 Performance Characteristics, Testing and Long-Term Condition Monitoring
“Attending this seminar has really given me confidence and a solid knowledge on GT operations.”
“The course, especially the throttle push exercise, was very helpful.”
“Learning how to apply the correction curves was my favorite part of the course.”
-- Previous class attendees
Next Scheduled Seminar: March 11 & 12, 2010
Next Seminar Location: The Omni Hotel San Diego, CA
Who should attend:
• Performance Engineers working with aeroderivative gas turbines
• Operators needing increased understanding to optimize operations
• Plant Managers looking to maximize the use of their assets
• Power Marketers who need to understand the flexibility and limitations of LM6000 operation
• Anyone interested in a more in-depth look at the unique performance characteristics of the GE LM6000
What you will learn:
• Expected performance for the LM6000 engines (PA, PC, PD) with and without SPRINT
• Why Throttle Push corrections are needed for the GE LM6000 and how to apply them correctly
• Instrumentation required for performance testing and monitoring
• Uncertainty related to instrumentation and measurement methods
• Basic requirements of a good performance test
• Basic requirements for a complete performance monitoring program
Benefits of attending:
• Gain confidence in your knowledge of aeroderivative gas turbine operations
• Be able to predict your unit’s performance for tomorrow’s market based on forecast ambient conditions
• Improve your maintenance practices by knowing what to do with “corrected” and “expected” performance
• Know the resources required for performance testing and long-term monitoring programs
• Understand the impact a good performance monitoring program can have on the bottom line
Seminar leader:
Tina Toburen: An independent consultant and registered Professional Engineer in the state of Washington. She has more than 16 years of industry experience focused on improving the efficiency, capacity and profitability of power generation. Previous experience includes working for companies such as DuPont, Enron, Puget Sound Energy and McHale Performance.
Click here to download these details on the seminar (PDF file).
Click here for a detailed seminar agenda (PDF file).
Click here to download a seminar registration form (Excel file).
For more information, including other potential dates, please contact:
Tina L. Toburen, P.E.
425-821-6036
Costs: $1275 per attendee. Multiple attendee discounts available, call for pricing.
Accepted Payments: Check, Purchase Order, major Credit Cards (via PayPal),
To: T2E3
LM6000 Seminar
14260 120th PL NE
Kirkland, WA 98034
425-821-6036
Location Information:
Omni Hotel San Diego
675 L Street
San Diego, California 92101
619-231-6664
Note: Planned to be convenient for attendees to the 2010 WTUI Conference for LM6000 Users.