This course emphasizes several key topics, including the terminology associated with power backup generators, different types of power plants, the components comprising a diesel power generation unit, the cost of electricity generation, and the selection process for appropriate diesel engine generators based on specific applications. It also covers the fundamentals of electric power generation, the functioning of diesel engines used for power backup, and their control mechanisms. Furthermore, the course provides a comprehensive overview of the installation process for diesel generators, including detailed descriptions of various injection equipment utilized in diesel engines and the control of injection quantity and timing. Maintenance operations, condition-based monitoring, troubleshooting techniques, and proper storage procedures for diesel engine generators are also addressed. Lastly, the course examines various case studies involving failures of diesel generator sets, offering valuable insights and analysis.

Course Objectives:

By the end of the training, participants will be able to:

List and interpret the basic terminology related to electric power generation
Outline the advantages of using diesel engines for power generation
Describe the layout, construction, and the principle of diesel engine power generation unit
Explain how to select a diesel engine for power back-up
Outline the characteristics and design features of diesel engines
Explain the operation principle of various types of fuel injection systems used on diesel engines
Describe how air charging into diesel engines done and how fuel injected.
Outline the basic safety measures in installing, operating, and maintaining the diesel engine power generators
List the factors that affect the output of diesel generator set
Describe how diesel generators are prepared for storage
Outline the periodic maintenance operations for diesel generators
Outline the common troubles of diesel generators, their reasons, and the related corrective actions

Who Should Attend?

This course is intended for the following personnel:

Automotive and mechanical power maintenance engineers
Automotive and mechanical power maintenance supervisors
Automotive and mechanical power maintenance technicians
Diesel engine power generation plants operators
Persons interested in course matter

Course Outlines:

Basics of AC current generation (terminology, generator construction and the principle of operation, types of power plants)
Selection of generator for the specific application
(Size - Types of electric generators - Gen-set specifications - Rating Generators - De-rating Generators - Load Considerations)
Factors Affecting Generator Output Rating (Environmental Factors; Altitude – Temperature – Humidity, Fuel)
Diesel engine for power pack (Basic features - Design features, Performance curves - combustion in diesel engines)
Diesel Fuel injection (Types of injection systems - Principle of operation of in-line, distributor, common rail system, Unit injector system)
Air charging into Diesel engines (Mechanical, Turbo, Pressure wave)
Installation and operation of diesel gen-sets (General safety measures - Location requirements - Installation instructions - Exhaust system requirements - Fuel system - Combustion and Cooling air - Outdoor mounting - Indoor mounting - AC Connections - Transfer switches - Installation Checklist - Parallel connection of gen-sets)
Gen set operation (Initial start-up - Re-storing residual magnetism/field flashing - Gen-set operation problems - Idling - Continuous operation - Storage)
Maintenance of diesel gen-sets (Tune-up, Routine maintenance, Condition monitoring)
Diesel gen-sets troubleshooting (No output - Low output - High output Excessive heat, up-normal vibrations) Case studies of gen-sets ‘failure.

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