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Practical Operation, Maintenance and Testing Of Diesel Power Generation Plants Training

BMC Training provides a training course in Practical Operation, Maintenance and Testing Of Diesel Power Generation Plants in Electrical and Power Engineering Training

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Venue
Start Date
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  • Kuala Lumpur
    26 - 3 - 2023
    30 - 3 - 2023
  • Dubai
    2 - 4 - 2023
    6 - 4 - 2023
  • Paris
    2 - 4 - 2023
    6 - 4 - 2023
  • Istanbul
    9 - 4 - 2023
    13 - 4 - 2023
  • Dubai
    9 - 4 - 2023
    13 - 4 - 2023
  • Paris
    9 - 4 - 2023
    13 - 4 - 2023
  • London
    9 - 4 - 2023
    13 - 4 - 2023
  • Kuala Lumpur
    16 - 4 - 2023
    20 - 4 - 2023
  • London
    23 - 4 - 2023
    27 - 4 - 2023
  • Dubai
    7 - 5 - 2023
    11 - 5 - 2023
  • Paris
    7 - 5 - 2023
    11 - 5 - 2023
  • London
    7 - 5 - 2023
    11 - 5 - 2023
  • Istanbul
    14 - 5 - 2023
    18 - 5 - 2023
  • Dubai
    21 - 5 - 2023
    25 - 5 - 2023
  • Paris
    21 - 5 - 2023
    25 - 5 - 2023
  • Kuala Lumpur
    28 - 5 - 2023
    1 - 6 - 2023
  • Kuala Lumpur
    4 - 6 - 2023
    8 - 6 - 2023
  • London
    11 - 6 - 2023
    15 - 6 - 2023
  • Dubai
    18 - 6 - 2023
    22 - 6 - 2023
  • Paris
    18 - 6 - 2023
    22 - 6 - 2023
  • Istanbul
    25 - 6 - 2023
    29 - 6 - 2023
  • Dubai
    25 - 6 - 2023
    29 - 6 - 2023
  • Paris
    25 - 6 - 2023
    29 - 6 - 2023
  • London
    25 - 6 - 2023
    29 - 6 - 2023
  • Istanbul
    2 - 7 - 2023
    6 - 7 - 2023
  • Dubai
    9 - 7 - 2023
    13 - 7 - 2023
  • Paris
    9 - 7 - 2023
    13 - 7 - 2023
  • London
    9 - 7 - 2023
    13 - 7 - 2023
  • Dubai
    16 - 7 - 2023
    20 - 7 - 2023
  • Paris
    16 - 7 - 2023
    20 - 7 - 2023
  • London
    16 - 7 - 2023
    20 - 7 - 2023
  • Kuala Lumpur
    23 - 7 - 2023
    27 - 7 - 2023
  • London
    6 - 8 - 2023
    10 - 8 - 2023
  • Dubai
    13 - 8 - 2023
    17 - 8 - 2023
  • Paris
    13 - 8 - 2023
    17 - 8 - 2023
  • Istanbul
    20 - 8 - 2023
    24 - 8 - 2023
  • Dubai
    20 - 8 - 2023
    24 - 8 - 2023
  • Paris
    20 - 8 - 2023
    24 - 8 - 2023
  • London
    20 - 8 - 2023
    24 - 8 - 2023
  • Kuala Lumpur
    27 - 8 - 2023
    31 - 8 - 2023
  • Dubai
    3 - 9 - 2023
    7 - 9 - 2023
  • Paris
    3 - 9 - 2023
    7 - 9 - 2023
  • London
    3 - 9 - 2023
    7 - 9 - 2023
  • Dubai
    10 - 9 - 2023
    14 - 9 - 2023
  • Paris
    10 - 9 - 2023
    14 - 9 - 2023
  • Kuala Lumpur
    17 - 9 - 2023
    21 - 9 - 2023
  • Istanbul
    24 - 9 - 2023
    28 - 9 - 2023
  • Istanbul
    1 - 10 - 2023
    5 - 10 - 2023
  • Dubai
    1 - 10 - 2023
    5 - 10 - 2023
  • Paris
    1 - 10 - 2023
    5 - 10 - 2023
  • London
    1 - 10 - 2023
    5 - 10 - 2023
  • Kuala Lumpur
    8 - 10 - 2023
    12 - 10 - 2023
  • London
    15 - 10 - 2023
    19 - 10 - 2023
  • Dubai
    22 - 10 - 2023
    26 - 10 - 2023
  • Paris
    22 - 10 - 2023
    26 - 10 - 2023
  • Dubai
    5 - 11 - 2023
    10 - 11 - 2023
  • Paris
    5 - 11 - 2023
    10 - 11 - 2023
  • Kuala Lumpur
    12 - 11 - 2023
    17 - 11 - 2023
  • Istanbul
    19 - 11 - 2023
    24 - 11 - 2023
  • Dubai
    26 - 11 - 2023
    30 - 11 - 2023
  • Paris
    26 - 11 - 2023
    30 - 11 - 2023
  • London
    26 - 11 - 2023
    30 - 11 - 2023
  • Kuala Lumpur
    3 - 12 - 2023
    7 - 12 - 2023
  • Istanbul
    10 - 12 - 2023
    14 - 12 - 2023
  • Dubai
    10 - 12 - 2023
    14 - 12 - 2023
  • Paris
    10 - 12 - 2023
    14 - 12 - 2023
  • London
    10 - 12 - 2023
    14 - 12 - 2023
  • London
    17 - 12 - 2023
    21 - 12 - 2023
  • Dubai
    24 - 12 - 2023
    28 - 12 - 2023
  • Paris
    24 - 12 - 2023
    28 - 12 - 2023

Course Description

Diesel generating plants have an important role in power plants as well as in industries and commercial installations to meet continuous and emergency standby power requirements for dayto- day use. A good knowledge of basic operation principles, layout requirements, associated components and maintenance practices for diesel power plants help the career development of many engineers and technicians in today's demanding world. Whatever your role in industry - designer, purchase engineer, installation contractor or maintenance engineer, a solid knowledge of diesel power plants is always useful. This workshop is designed to familiarise You with various aspects of diesel generating power plants for practical application. Examples will be taken from various industrial standard practices regarding the construction, layouts, application and maintenance procedures followed for reliable and trouble free operation of diesel power plants. The various tests to be conducted during commissioning and maintenance checks to ensure proper and long term operation of diesel power plants will also be covered in the workshop. Some essential systems such as fuel oil layouts, lube oil requirements and control circuitry will also be discussed.

Course Objective

At the end of this course, 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
  • 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 outline 

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
  • Turbo charger
  • 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

  • Coupling requirements
  • Skid mounting
  • Layout requirements
  • Paralleling of multiple DG sets
  • Standard control panels
  • Interconnections

OTHER COMPONENTS

  • Starting methods
  • Starting characteristics
  • Battery sizing
  • Step load requirements
  • Standby requirements
  • Auto start and auto transfer schemes
  • Auto transfer switches

DG PLANT LAYOUTS

  • Industrial applications
  • Power generation plant applications
  • Single and multiple sets
  • Fuel storage requirements
  • Air intake system
  • Exhaust system
  • Auxiliary power requirements
  • Typical power schemes

TESTING AND COMMISSIONING

  • Factory tests
  • Pre-commissioning checks and tests
  • Performance monitoring
  • Fuel and lube oil consumption checks

OPERATION AND MAINTENANCE

  • Safety requirements
  • Operation monitoring based on applications
  • Maintenance techniques
  • Spares and inventory management
  • Inspection
  • Engine overhaul and repair
  • Troubleshooting

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