Practical Operation, Maintenance and Testing of Diesel Power Generation Plants Course

Course Overview:

This course covers combustion processes, engine operations, parts of a system and maintenance tasks in such detail that it basically is a practical outlook into how diesel generating plants work. 

Participants will pick up the basics and advanced knowledge regarding the types of diesel engines, construction of old fuel and lube oil, constructing a generator, designing a plant layout, control panels and their operation, testing and commissioning, troubleshooting and optimization on performance. 

The course is fit for both mechanical, electrical and control engineers and technicians and system planners, since the diesel power plants are designed, operated and maintained while also using the cross testing systems for the various applications to guarantee optimal performance and reliability.

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:

• 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