Generators: Operations. Maintenance Control, Testing and Troubleshooting

The successful operation of any Generating Systems ultimately depends on how well the inspection, testing, maintenance and troubleshooting functions are carried out. Well -developed procedures and planning will in the long run result in reduced costs, equipment down time, parts requirements and troubleshooting complexity.

By the end of the workshop, participants will be able to:

• Troubleshooting Procedures as Applied to Generating Equipment
• An Improved Capability in the Use of Test Equipment and Generator Principles
• Failure Modes, Failure Analysis and Electrical Safety Concerns

Content

Generator Systems and Equipment

• Operation and Control
• Maintenance and Troubleshooting
• Interpretation and Use of Drawings
• Maintenance Planning
• Inspection and Testing of Generators
• The Use of Test Equipment

The Technology of Generators

• Principles of Electrical Generation (AC, DC and Emergency)
• Power Supplies
• Governors (Control Systems)
• Power Grid and Network Considerations
• Increasing or Decreasing the Voltage
• Switch-Gear
• Control Relays/Timers/Switches
• Generator Protective Devices

Troubleshooting of Generators

• Special Techniques
• Development of a Job Plan
• Procedure Preparation
• Documentation
• Identification of the Troubleshooting Step-By- Step Sequence

The Identification and Repair of Problems/ Failures

• Common Mode Failures
• Electronic Component Failure
• Generator Windings/Bearings and Brushes
• Excitation Circuits
• Battery Cell
• Inverters/Rectifiers and Battery Charges
• Switches and Control Circuits

For Whom: Electrical Engineers, Foreman, Superintendents, Supervisors, Technicians, Plant Engineers, Maintenance Engineers, Mechanical Engineers, Control Engineers, Generator Managers/ Personnel and others who engaged in the inspection, testing and troubleshooting, maintenance and repair of generation equipment.