In this module, you will be introduced to the components, advantages and disadvantages of a gas turbine, as well as laws and principles that apply to gas turbines. You will also be introduced to Bernoulli's principles, Boyle's law, Charle's law, types of gas turbine cycles. As well as the types of gas turbine configurations which include: single-shaft, split-shaft and twin-spool turbines.

In this module, you will be introduced to the constructional features, as well as materials used for the construction of gas turbines they include; special steels, titanium alloys and superalloys. You will also be introduced to the functions of axial flow and centrifugal compressors in gas turbine operations, the two main components of the axial compressor which are; rotor and stator blades>. Along with the types of combustion chambers and oil seals in a gas turbine.