Module 2: Diesel Generators; Operating, Maintaining and Faultfinding (5 Days)
Introduction
Module 2 provide the participant with knowledge of the diesel engine, AC alternator, generator protection, generator controllers, generator control circuitry, basic sizing and selection of emergency generators combined with maintenance and faultfinding knowledge needed to successfully operate and maintain a diesel generator set.
Course Details
| Course Duration | 5 days (08h00 to17h00 each day) |
| Course Fees Value | R7 800.00 pp excluding VAT |
COURSE CURRICULUM
On completion the participant will understand all aspects of an emergency generator plant including, but not limited to the following:
COURSE DAY 1
INTRODUCTION & COURSE OVERVIEW
BASIC ELECTRICAL & ELECTRONIC ENGINEERING
- Electron Theory
- Conductors & Insulators
- Ohm’s Law
- AC and DC Power
- Single Phase and Three Phase Power Systems
- Series & Parallel Circuits
- Analogue and Digital Signals
- Power Quality
DIESEL GENERATOR INTRODUCTION
- Generator Set Ratings
- De-Rating Generators
- Generator Load Acceptance
- Generator Sizing
ELECTRICAL METERS, TESTING
- Multi Meter
- Clamp Meter
- Insulation Resistance Meter
- Phase Rotation Meter
- Earth Resistance Meter
AC & DC CIRCUITS AND COMPONENTS
- Circuit Breakers and Fuses
- Relays
- Contactors
- Timers
- Automatic Change Over Systems
- Current Transformers
- Switches & Push Buttons
COURSE DAY 2
PRACTICAL
- PRACTICAL 1 – TESTERS
- PRACTICAL 2 – MISTERY BOX
- PRACTICAL 3 – 24 V DC BOARD WIRING
- PRACTICAL 4 – 24 V DC BOARD WIRING
- PRACTICAL 5 – 24 V DC BOARD WIRING
ALTERNATOR AND PROTECTION
- • Electromagnetic Induction
- • Principle of Operation
- • Automatic Voltage Regulators
- • The Stator
- • The Rotor
- • Diodes
- • Excitation Systems
COURSE DAY 3
ENGINE OPERATION MECHANICAL
- Reciprocating Engines
- Engine Components
- Fuel Injector Systems
- Cooling System
- Factory Set Engines
- Governor Controlled Engines
- ECU – ECM Controlled Engines
- Engine Governor Systems
ENGINE OPERATION ELECTRICAL
- DC Starters
- Battery Charging Alternator
- Battery Chargers
- Batteries
- Jacket Water Heating System
- Engine Protection Devices
ALTERNATOR AND PROTECTION
- Different Types Generator Controllers
- Diesel Generator Layout Configuration
- Generator Communication Systems
- Analogue and Digital Inputs
- Digital Outputs
- Mains and Generator Sensing
- Program Interface
- Generator Controllers Programming
COURSE DAY 4
GENERATOR OPERATION AND CONTROL
- Generator Simulator Operation
- Generator Plant Operation
- Generator Control Wiring
- Generator Engine Wiring
- Generator Fault Finding
COURSE DAY 5
SAFETY
- Generator Safety Requirements
OPERATION AND MAINTENANCE
- PRACTICAL 6 – FACTORY ACCEPTANCE TEST
- PRACTICAL 7 – PREVENTATIVE MAINTENANCE
- PRACTICAL 8 – MAJOR SERVICE
STUDENT EVALUATION
- Outcome Based Evaluation & Certificate
COURSE FACILITATORS
Chris’s passion for training started through part-time lecturing at the Vaal University of Technology. Based on his 20 years experience in the generator industry, he developed specialized courses related to emergency diesel generators.
Over the past 3 years Raynard has been the facilitator to over 400 participants who successfully completed various courses related to electrical engineering and emergency diesel generator sets.
Dio has also been responsible for the feasibility studies, design, specifications, tender adjudication and quality and cost control for several 88kV and 132kV substation and transmission line projects.
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