Gas Turbine Engine Simplified for Beginners
Course Overview
This course covers gas turbine engine theory, performance, components, systems, operation and ground procedures through to storage and preservation. It is suitable for technicians, engineers and anyone who needs a practical, structured understanding of turbine engines.
Course Modules
Module 1 — Fundamentals
- 1.1 Energy
- 1.2 Newton's Laws of Motion
- 1.3 Bernoulli's Principle
- 1.4 Boyle's & Charles' Law
- 1.5 Force, Work, Power and Torque
- 1.6 Speed, Velocity and Acceleration
- 1.7 Gas Turbine Engine (overview)
Module 2 — Engine Performance
- 2.1 Thrust
- 2.2 Thrust Distribution
- 2.3 The Brayton Cycle
- 2.4 Gas Turbine Engine Performance
- 2.5 Ram Recovery
- 2.6 Engine Pressure Ratio
Module 3 — Inlets
- 3.1 Inlets and Accessories
- 3.2 Types of Turbine Engine Inlet
- 3.3 Turbine Engine Inlet Systems
- 3.4 Turboprop and Turboshaft Compressor Inlets
Module 4 — Compressors
- 4.1 Compressor Types and Applications
- Centrifugal-flow Compressors
- Axial-flow Compressors
- 4.2 Diffuser
- 4.3 Compressor Stall and Surge
Module 5 — Combustion Section
- 5.1 Combustion Section
- 5.2 Basic Components of a Combustion Chamber
- 5.3 Combustion Chamber Operations
- 5.4 Performance Requirements
- 5.5 Types of Combustion Chambers
- 5.6 Advantages & Disadvantages of Burners (Combustors)
Module 6 — Turbine Section
- 6.1 Turbine Section
- 6.2 Single vs Multistage Turbines
- 6.3 Construction
Module 7 — Exhaust
- 7.1 Exhaust Section
- 7.2 Exhaust Cone
- 7.3 Exhaust Duct
- 7.4 Exhaust Nozzle
- 7.5 Exhaust Nozzles in Different Turbine Engines
- 7.6 Thrust Reversers
- 7.7 Engine Noise Suppression
Module 8 — Bearings and Seals
- 8.1 Bearings
- 8.2 Bearing Maintenance Practices
- 8.3 Seals
- 8.4 Factors Affecting Seal Selection
Module 9 — Lubricants and Fuels
- 9.1 Turbine Engine Lubricating Oils
- 9.2 Turbine Engine Fuels
- 9.3 Turbine Engine Fuel Types
Module 10 — Lubrication Systems
- 10.1 Turbine Engine Lubrication Systems
- 10.2 Chip Detectors
- 10.3 Lubrication System Instrumentation
- 10.4 Accessory Section
Module 11 — Fuel Systems
- 11.1 Turbine Engine Fuel Systems
- Hydromechanical Fuel Controls
- Hydromechanical/Electronic Fuel Control
- FADEC Fuel Control Systems
- 11.2 Fuel System Operation
- 11.3 Engine Fuel System Components
- 11.4 Fuel Quantity Indicating Units
Module 12 — Air Systems
- 12.1 Cooling in Gas Turbine Engines
- 12.2 Accessory Zone Cooling
- 12.3 Engine Compartment Zones
Module 13 — Starting & Ignition Systems
- 13.1 Starting Systems
- Electric Motor Starter
- Electrical Motor Generator (Starter-generator)
- Air Turbine Starter
- Gas Turbine Starter
- Hydraulic Starter
- 13.2 Basic Sequence of Engine Start
- 13.3 Turbine Engine Ignition Systems
- 13.4 Difference Between Starting & Ignition
- 13.5 Turbine Ignition System Inspection & Maintenance
Module 14 — Engine Indication Systems
- 14.1 Engine Indicating Systems
- Exhaust Gas Temperature (EGT)
- Engine Pressure Ratio (EPR) Indicator
- Tachometer
- Torquemeter (for turboprops)
Module 15 — Power Augmentation Systems
- 15.1 Afterburning / Thrust Augmentation
- 15.2 Water Injection Systems
Module 16 — Types of Jet Engines
- 16.1 Turbojet
- 16.2 Turbofan
- 16.3 Turboprop
- 16.4 Turboshaft
Module 17 — Auxiliary Power Units (APU)
- 17.1 APU Overview
- 17.2 Construction
- 17.3 Installation
- 17.4 APU Engine Systems
- 17.5 Crew Control and Monitoring
- 17.6 Inspection and Servicing
Module 18 — Fire Protection Systems
- 18.1 Fire Protection Concepts
- 18.2 Engine Fire Detection Systems
- 18.3 Fire Zones
- 18.4 Engine Fire Extinguishing Systems
- 18.5 APU Fire Detection & Extinguishing
Module 19 — Engine Monitoring & Ground Operation
- 19.1 Turbine Engine Operation
- 19.2 Turbine Engine Maintenance
- 19.3 Spectrometric Oil Analysis Program (SOAP)
- 19.4 Borescope Inspection
- 19.5 Compressor Washing and Cleaning
- 19.6 Foreign Object Damage (FOD) Prevention
Module 20 — Engine Storage & Preservation
- 20.1 What is Engine Storage & Preservation?
- 20.2 Engine Storage Types
- 20.3 Engine Shipping Containers
- 20.4 Inspection of Stored Engines
Who Should Attend?
- Maintenance technicians and engineers
- AME trainees and technical support staff
- Quality, planning and operations personnel involved with engines
- Anyone needing a practical working knowledge of gas turbine engines
Final Assessment & Certification
Upon completion, participants will take a final assessment to demonstrate their understanding. A Certificate of Completion will be awarded to those who meet the passing criteria.
- Mode: Online
- Course Duration: 160 Minutes
- Validity: 365 days
- We carefully evaluate the candidates taking up this course. Email us at info@academyaviationonline.com and share your interest in taking up this course.