The Basic Electrical Theory
- A brief history of electricity, The static and dynamic forms of electricity-the difference
- Electrical circuits, Voltage, current, resistance and Ohm’s law
- DC and AC circuits-how they differ, AC amplitude-time curve
- Reactance and impedance and Ohm’s law for AC circuits: Calculation examples
- Concept of power factor (displacement power factor)
- Circuit theory and applicable laws for solving problems of power flow in AC and DC circuits
Forms of Energy & Conversion
- Potential and kinetic energy as the main classification of energy forms
- Energy types based on the source such as fuel, chemical, nuclear and mechanical
- Why is electricity the most preferred energy carrier? Points of comparison
- Law of energy conservation and laws of thermodynamics, Applications to power generation
Engines for Power Generation-Liquid & Gaseous Fuels
- brief historical perspective, External combustion cycles
- External combustion engines-Spark and compression ignition types
- Industrial generating sets based on compression ignition cycle
Diesel Technology & Classifications
- Basic Engine processes, Dual Fuel Engines
- Speed Classifications, Service Classifications
Basic Engine Design & Ratings
- Design characteristics and formulas, Turbo charger, Ambient conditions, ISO ratings
- Performance and Efficiency, Efficiency enhancements, Engine speed, Fuel combustion methods
Fuel Oils Used & Fuel Handling System
- Crude oil, HSD, LDO and Heavy fuels, Economics of fuel selection
- Pressure and temperature characteristics, Viscosity characteristics
- Specific heat and temperature, Viscosity conversion, Specific fuel consumption
- Fuel filters and heaters, Fuel nozzles and igniters, Emission control
- Storage requirements, Typical fuel system layouts and components
Lube Oil System
- Lube oil specification & consumption, Typical Lube oil system layouts
- Viscosity and temperature, Lube oil filters and heaters
Basics of AC Synchronous Generators & Essential Components
- The basic electrical generator, Components of the alternator, Stator winding in alternators
- Rotor (field) windings, Damper windings, Slip rings
- Sources for supplying field current to rotor, Rotary exciters, Static exciters
- Brushless excitation, Cooling components and methods of cooling
Protection of AC Synchronous Generators
- Failure modes of ac generator, Stator winding protection-short circuits
- Stator winding protection-earth faults, Differential protection for windings
- Rotor winding protection-Single and double earth fault
- Negative sequence current protection, Excitation failure and pole slip/out-of-step protection
- Over voltage protection of generators
Diesel Generating Sets
- Coupling Requirements, Skid mounting, Layout requirements
- Standard Control panels, Interconnections
Other Components
- Starting methods, Starting characteristics, Battery sizing, Step load requirements
- Standby requirements, Auto start and auto transfer schemes, Auto Transfer switches
Testing & Commissioning
- Factory tests, Pre-commissioning checks & tests, Performance monitoring
- Fuel and lube oil consumption checks, Electrical system tests
Operation & Maintenance of Diesel Generating Plants
- Safety requirements, Operation monitoring based on applications
- Philosophy of maintenance , Maintenance techniques
- Maintenance planning and scheduling , Spares and inventory management
- Maintenance tools , Inspection, Engine overhaul and repair
- Health monitoring, Troubleshooting