Certified Power Plant Operator
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INTRODUCTION
A power plant is an engineering facility used to produce electric power with the support of one or more generators, which transforms energy from different sources into electric power. Power plant operators regulate and supervise boilers, turbines, generators, and any auxiliary apparatus in power-generating plants.This training course offers an insight into the basic principles, as well as selected in-depth knowledge, regarding the operation, control, construction, fabrication, and composition of the most popular types of fossil-fuelled power plants like thermal, gas, and diesel power stations.
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COURSE OBJECTIVES
By the end of the course, you‘ll be able to:
- Learn basic engineering principles associated with power plants
- Grasp the operation of power plants
- Analyse power-related processes and control diagrams
- Learn about the different features of the power plant, selection criteria and optimisation techniques
- Get acquainted with the maintenance protocols, troubleshooting procedures, and control operations of power plants
- Comprehend the power plant parameters, disturbances, and control techniques
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COURSE AUDIENCE
This course is made for
- Project engineers and project managers
- Power station maintenance crew
- Power station operators, technicians, engineers, and managers
- Electrical emgineers and mechanical engineers of different competency levels
- University graduates, site engineers and technical crew
- Professionals in related occupations like diesel engine specialists, computer-controlled machine tool operators, stationary engineers and boiler operators, gas plant operators, petroleum pump system operators, refinery operators, and gas pumping station operators
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COURSE OUTLINE
Day One
MODULE 1: 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
MODULE 2: 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
Day Two
MODULE 3: 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
MODULE 4: DIESEL GENERATOR 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
Day Three
MODULE 5: 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, analogue & digital controllers
Day Four
MODULE 6: MANAGEMENT AND ORGANISATION OF PLANT OPERATIONS
- Functions and tasks of plant operations
- Operating policy
- Human resources and qualification of personnel
- Performance objectives and standards
- Interfaces with other plant groups
MODULE 7: SHIFT COMPLEMENT AND FUNCTION
- Shift supervisor
- Operators
- Shift safety engineer or technical adviser
- Shift technical support personnel
Day Five
MODULE 8: SHIFT ROUTINES AND OPERATING PRACTICES
- Shift arrangements
- Shift operations
- Shift turnover
- Availability and use of operating procedures
- Pre-job briefings
- Conduct in the control room
- Shift rounds
- Communications
- Shift records and log keeping
