Mechanisms of Gas Turbines

Name: Mechanisms of Gas Turbines
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This free online engineering course explains the functions and inner workings of gas turbines and epicyclic gears.

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In this free course, you will learn how to:

Describe the starting system procedures and precautions for a gas turbine
Evaluate the pneumatic starting system components and procedure
Outline the hydraulic starting system and components including precautions for starting
List the types of lube oil used for gas turbine lubrication
Evaluate the lube oil system and its functions
Identify the types of fuel oil to use in a gas turbine engine
Compare parallel and epicyclic gearing for a gas turbine plant
Describe the clutch and reversing gear as used in such a plant
Explain the purpose of the ‘bleed air’ system
Outline the air ‘intake and exhaust’ system of a gas turbine
Evaluate the automated central operating systems (ACOS) of a gas turbine system for propulsion
Discuss the gas turbine control and instrumentation philosophy

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