This training course offers a comprehensive understanding of fossil-fueled power plants, focusing on thermal, gas, and diesel power stations. Participants will gain intermediate to advanced knowledge regarding the operation, control, construction, assemblies, and configuration of these commonly encountered power plant types.

The course also provides an overview of key concepts in electrical and mechanical engineering, including electrical machines, electrical drives, and thermodynamics. This foundational knowledge ensures that participants are well-prepared and equipped to grasp the subject matter effectively.

Course Objectives:

By completing this training course, participants will be able to:

Understand the operation of power plants
Analyze process and control diagrams
Become familiar with maintenance, troubleshooting, and control of power plants
Comprehend the power plant parameters, disturbances, and control techniques
Learn about power plant features, selection criteria, and optimization

Who Should Attend?

This training course is suitable for a wide range of professionals but will greatly benefit:

Power station operators, technicians, engineers, and managers
Electrical and mechanical engineers of different competency levels
Project engineers and project managers
Power station maintenance crew
University graduates, site engineers, and technical crew

Course Outlines:

Fundamentals of Mechanical & Electrical Engineering

Sensors, actuators
Pumps, compressors, turbines, fan, blowers
Pneumatics and hydraulics
Control valves and cylinders, electrical actuation
Theory of heat transfer
Electric generators, motors, and drives

Gas Power Station

Overview of gas power stations
Fundamentals and thermodynamics
Gas turbine components
Construction, lubrication system, fuel system, and auxiliary systems
Protection, control, and instrumentation
Installation, operation, and maintenance

Thermal Power Station

Overview of thermal power stations
Fuel combustion and steam generation process
Boiler auxiliary plant, operation, and controls
Boilers and power generation
Waste heat recovery
Boiler emission control, maintenance, and troubleshooting

Diesel Generator (DG) Power Station

Power plant types and components, engine types
Engine technology and classifications
DG types, protection, insulation, Earthing and construction
DG set assemblies & components
DG plant layout
DG operation and maintenance

Process Instrumentation & Control

Process control fundamentals
Measurement and control of pressure, level, flow and heat
Electronic controllers
Process flow diagram (PFD), P&ID, transfer function
Open & closed-loop controllers
Operational amplifiers, analog & digital controllers

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