The Diesel Engine is widely recognized as one of the most prominent internal combustion engines, serving various purposes across different industries. It finds extensive application as a prime mover for a range of rotating equipment machinery, including pumps, compressors, and fans. Additionally, it plays a crucial role in power plants, functioning as Black Start Units to initiate power generation when needed.

Course Objectives:

Upon the successful completion of this course, participants will be able to:

· Have a very good understanding of the excellence in maintenance & reliability management and become a World-Class performer in preventive & predictive maintenance

· Recognize the world-class aspects of maintenance today through the various types of maintenance including maintenance strategy, business model, maintenance organization, R&M policy and productive maintenance

· Identify the different equipment failure patterns and discuss the significance of equipment plan development

· Employ the methods of preventive maintenance including lubrication, time-based, dynamic-based and CLAIR

· Employ the methods of predictive maintenance and condition-based monitoring including vibration monitoring, pump monitoring frequency, infrared Thermography, physical effect monitoring and lube oil analysis

· Identify the various elements, key factors, tasks & procedures toward achieving the roadmap to a world-class PPM program

· Properly manage the work selection & prioritization, the work planning & scheduling, turnaround projects, the work execution & contracting, stewardship & performance and work quality

· Distinguish the factors of human reliability, utilize the various reliability tools and discuss the key elements of reliability engineering and CMMS

· Consolidate and update understanding of the Diesel Engine Components and Auxiliaries

· Understand the Diesel Engine construction and rating for Diesel Generators

· Maintain the engine in a safer way and will make a more effective contribution to the operation of machinery

· Learn the basics of Engine operating value evaluation and maintenance planning. Special focus is on the economic aspects of Engine Operation and Utilization

· Understand the Diesel Generator vibration problems and vibration stress and how to reduce it

· Understand the modern Diesel Engine Electronic Management System

· Familiarize with the troubleshooting of Diesel Engine Generator & Its Auxiliaries System

Who Should Attend?

This course is intended for all employees involved in the Operations and Maintenance of Diesel Engine Generator. It would be of specific benefit to those who are involved in the use of DEG as Emergency Generators which would include most Power Stations, Oil Platforms and Petrochemical Plants.

Course Outlines:

Overview on Diesel Engine

Introduction
Diesel as Prime Movers
Spark Ignition Engine
Compression-Ignition Cycle
Diesel Engine & Gasoline Engine
4 Strokes
4 Cycle Engine
Air / Fuel Ratio

Diesel Engines Components

Cylinders
Pistons
Crankshaft
Cylinder Liners
Connecting Rods
Cylinder Heads and Valves
Piston Rings
Cam Shaft
Flywheel
Governor

Engines Related Systems

The Fuel Injector
Supercharging
Turbochargers
Crankcase Ventilation
Exhaust & Induction System

Diesel Engine Auxiliary Systems

Air Filtration System
Fuel Storage and Supply System
Air Supply System
Exhaust System
Water Cooling System
Starting System
Lubrication System
Power Governing System

Combustion Process

Ignition System
Torque vs. Seat Load
Ignition Voltage vs. Timing

Power Generation

Introduction to Alternating Current (AC)
Producing Magnetism with Electricity
AC Generator

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