Diesel generating plants play a crucial role in power plants, industries, and commercial installations by providing continuous and emergency standby power. In today's demanding world, having a strong understanding of the basic operating principles, layout requirements, associated components, and maintenance practices for diesel power plants is essential for the career development of engineers and technicians.

Regardless of your specific role in the industry, whether you're a designer, purchase engineer, installation contractor, or maintenance engineer, having solid knowledge of diesel power plants is always beneficial. This workshop is specifically designed to familiarize you with various aspects of diesel generating power plants and their practical applications.

The workshop will draw examples from industry-standard practices, covering topics such as construction, layouts, applications, and maintenance procedures to ensure reliable and trouble-free operation of diesel power plants. Additionally, the workshop will delve into the various tests conducted during commissioning and maintenance checks to ensure proper and long-term functioning of diesel power plants.

The workshop will also cover essential systems such as fuel oil layouts, lube oil requirements, and control circuitry. By the end of the workshop, participants will have gained valuable insights into the practical implementation of diesel power plants and the necessary knowledge to ensure their efficient operation.

Course Objectives:

At the end of this workshop, you will gain valuable know-how related to diesel generating plants on:

Combustion processes and engine operation principles
Types and applications
Fuel and lube oil requirements
ISO ratings and terminologies
Engine components and their functions
Generator principles and construction
Plant layout requirements for single and multiple units
Associated control panels and operation
Testing and commissioning procedures
Plant performance troubleshooting techniques
Good maintenance practices
Mechanical Engineers

Who Should Attend?

Mechanical Engineers
Instrumentation and Control Engineers
Electrical Engineers
Project Engineers
Maintenance Engineers
Power System Protection and Control Engineers
Building Service Designers
Systems Planners and Managers
Electrical and Instrumentation Technicians

Course Outlines:

Introduction:

Power generation methods
AC power vs DC power
Single-phase and three-phase AC power
Prime movers
Power plant types
Diesel power plants
Advantages of diesel power generation
Engine types

Diesel Technology and Classifications:

Basic engine processes
Reciprocating engines
Spark ignition engines
Diesel engines
Dual fuel engines
Speed classifications
Service classifications

Basic Engine Design and Ratings:

Design characteristics and formulas
Turbocharger
Ambient conditions
ISO ratings
Performance and efficiency
Efficiency enhancements
Engine speed
Fuel combustion methods

Fuel Oil Systems and Layouts:

Crude oil
HSD, LDO, and heavy fuels
Economics of fuel selection
Pressure and temperature characteristics
Viscosity
Specific heat and temperature
Specific fuel consumption
Fuel filters and heaters
Fuel nozzles and igniters
Emission control
Storage requirements
Typical fuel system layouts and components

Lube Oil Systems:

Lube oil specification
Lube oil consumption in diesel engines
Typical lube oil system layouts
Viscosity and temperature
Lube oil filters and heaters

Generators:

Principle of operation
Major components (field coils, commutator, DC output, regulator, armature, rotating diodes)
Generator types
Low voltage and medium voltage generators
Typical circuitry
Load types and generator sizing
System grounding methods
Faults and protection
Performance evaluation and testing

Diesel Generating Sets

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