This training course offers participants an in-depth understanding of the operation, control, construction, assemblies, and configuration of the prevalent types of fossil-fueled power plants, with a specific focus on thermal, gas, and diesel power stations. It provides an intermediate to advanced level of knowledge in these areas.

Additionally, the course provides valuable insights into key concepts of electrical and mechanical engineering, including electrical machines, electrical drives, and thermodynamics. By covering these foundational topics, the course ensures that delegates are well-prepared and equipped to engage with 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

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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