This workshop will help participants understand best practice methods in the generators maintenance.

CONTENT

*Generators and Prime Movers

· Overview: Generator Purpose, Operation and Control

· Types of Prime Movers

· Generator Basic Electrical Fundamentals

· Generator Types and Construction

· Grounding and Bonding of Generator Systems

· UPS System Fundamentals

*Generator and Engine Controls

· Governors

· Voltage Regulators

· Engine Protection

· Onsite Generator Controls including PLC’s and SCADA Systems

*Generator Applications

· Cogeneration

· Emergency Power Systems

· Legally Required Standby Systems

· Optional Standby Systems

Troubleshooting and Maintenance of Onsite Power Generation Systems

· Developing a Logical Systematic Approach to Troubleshooting

· Common Generator Problems

· Recommended Generator Maintenance Practices

· Electrical Testing of Generators

FOR WHOM:

Works, Services and Maintenance Personnel

TRAINING METHODOLOGY

The training methodology combines lectures, discussions, group exercises and illustrations. Participants will gain both theoretical and practical knowledge of the topics. The emphasis is on the practical application of the topics and as a result participant will go back to the workplace with both the ability and the confidence to apply the techniques learned to their duties.

This course is available in the following locations:

Nigeria - $5500
Rwanda - $7500
UK - $8500
USA - $8500