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Steam Turbine Operation, Performance and Maintenance

A steam turbine turns thermal energy into power, and small losses in its condition show up directly in heat rate and output. This course covers how steam turbines work, how they are operated and protected, and how their performance and condition are maintained. Delegates leave able to operate a turbine safely and read its performance.

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What you will be able to do

  • Explain how a steam turbine converts energy.
  • Describe turbine stages, sealing and the steam path.
  • Operate a turbine safely through start up and load.
  • Interpret performance and heat rate indicators.
  • Explain governing, protection and trip systems.
  • Plan condition monitoring and maintenance.

Course outline

  1. 01Steam turbine principles
  2. 02Turbine types and the steam path
  3. 03Sealing, bearings and lubrication
  4. 04Governing and control
  5. 05Protection and trip systems
  6. 06Start up, loading and shutdown
  7. 07Performance and heat rate
  8. 08Condition monitoring
  9. 09Common faults and causes
  10. 10Maintenance and overhaul

Who should attend

Mechanical, operations and maintenance engineers and senior operators in power generation and process plants with steam turbines.

Dates, venues and fees

DatesVenueDaysFeeCalendarRegister
28 Sep to 2 Oct 2026Pretoria5R18,000Register
5 to 9 Oct 2026Nairobi5US$1,800Register
12 to 16 Oct 2026Dar es Salaam5US$1,800Register
19 to 23 Oct 2026Lusaka5US$1,800Register
26 to 30 Oct 2026Harare5US$1,800Register
2 to 6 Nov 2026Accra5US$1,800Register
9 to 13 Nov 2026Lagos5US$1,800Register
16 to 20 Nov 2026Dubai5US$1,800Register
23 to 27 Nov 2026Johannesburg5R18,000Register
30 Nov to 4 Dec 2026Cape Town5R18,000Register
7 to 11 Dec 2026Durban5R18,000Register

Fees are per delegate. South African venues are priced in rand; other locations and online in US dollars. Fees exclude 15% VAT where applicable. Group bookings of three or more delegates from the same organisation qualify for a reduced rate; contact us for a quotation.

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