Don't miss an opportunity like this to experience hands-on start-up and testing of a gas turbine. Inspect a unit with sections removed for visualization as the course unfolds. 

Hands-on Thermodynamics of Power and Aero Engines
May 28 – 30, 2008; 8 a.m. - 5 p.m. daily
Penn Stater Conference Center
State College, PA

Register by May 14, 2008 and save $200!

ASME Member fee - $1495 US
Non Member fee - $1625 US (price includes a free membership to ASME for first-time members) 

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Course participants will be able to test the Thrust Demonstrator which will include the following: 

• Compressor, turbine, combustion chamber, ignition       
• Instrumentation
• Fuel and lubrication subsystems
• Power and starting-up
• Test at different speeds and record pressure ratio and thrust 

This course will allow engineers throughout the world to acquire ready familiarity as to how the gas turbine engine works.  The instructor, Dr. Horacio Perez-Blanco, Professor of Mechanical Engineering at Penn State, will illustrate the challenging requirements on materials and flow that demand careful inspection and maintenance.

This short course will be useful to those who, previous to specialization, would like to acquire a broad view of the principles behind gas turbine engines.  A solid knowledge base of gas turbine theory and technology will enable participants to perform their job more effectively.

Who Should Attend:
This short course will be beneficial to those seeking to gain a broad understanding of gas turbine theory and applications.

Discover How To:

• Recognize the first and second laws as related to gas turbine cycles.
• Identify cycles and applications for power generation and flight.
• Discern the basic configuration of axial machines.
• Identify how thermofluid principles are employed to manage combustion, flow and heat transfer issues. 
• Translate the equations/models/concepts learned into MathCad models.
• Apply existing models for property calculation.
• Use models to project thrust and power generation efficiencies.
• Recognize the axial, centrifugal and power/gas generator configuration of optically accessible demo.

Run an SR-30 Turbine To:

Verify how compressor, turbine, combustion chamber and fuel/lubrication systems operate together in a small turbojet.

Record key data for understanding operational principles.

Course will follow this schedule:

Day 1: The theory and principles of cycles for flight and power
Day 2: Translating models into numerical results
Day 3:  Hands-on instruction and operation of the SR-30 thrust demonstrator

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Registration:
Space is limited!  Register early and save $200!

Before May 14, 2008:
ASME Member fee - $1495 US
Non Member fee - $1625 US (price includes a free membership to ASME for first-time members) 

After May 14, 2008:
ASME Member fee - $1695 US
Non Member fee - $1825 US

To register, download the registration form, complete it and fax it to:
404-847-0151.  

You can also mail your completed form with payment to:
Shirley A. Barton, CMP
Prof. Development Manager
ASME International Gas Turbine Institute
5775 Glenridge Drive
Suite C115
Atlanta, GA 30328-5380
bartons@asme.org

If paying by check, please make check payable to IGTI.

* Expenses for continuing education taken to maintain or improve professional skills may be tax deductible.  Certain restrictions apply.  Check with your accountant for details.

Short Course Instructor:
Dr. Horacio Perez-Blanco, Professor of Mechanical Engineering, has taught Gas Turbines and Turbomachinery at Penn State for a number of years.  He has undertaken projects dealing with compressor cooling, cogeneration system control and dynamic modeling of gas turbines.  His interactive teaching style helps students focus on what is fundamental to the technology, lending a broad understanding not devoid, when necessary, of suitable depth.  Dr. Horacio Perez-Blanco is also an ASME Fellow.

Short Course Materials:
Participants will receive a set of written materials created by the instructor, both in MathCad or pdf. The course notes are an excellent reflection of conventional methods to assess and describe performance, and will enhance the participant understanding of the literature.

Penn Stater Hotel:
215 Innovation Blvd.
State College, PA 16803-6603
Space is limited!  In order to guarantee a room, please make sure that you book your hotel room by April 28, 2008.  The room rates are: $109.00 Single Occupancy or $119 Double Occupancy.   For reservations, please call: 1-814-863-5050 or 1-800-233-7505. Please Reference “Block” Code: HANE08A

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Cancellations:
If you find that you have to cancel, your full registration fee will be refunded if IGTI’s Registration Department receives written notification, fax acceptable at 404-847-0151 by May 7, 2008.  Understandably, after this time no refunds can be issued.  Substitutions, however, will be accepted any time without a penalty.  In the event that this short course is cancelled, IGTI will refund all registration fees.  IGTI’s liability is limited solely to the refund of registration fees.