Operation, Maintenance and Testing of Diesel Power Generation Plant

Diesel generating plants have an important role in power plants as well as in industries and commercial installations to meet continuous and emergency standby power requirements for day-to- day use. A good knowledge of basic operation principles, layout requirements, associated components and maintenance practices for diesel power plants help the career development of many engineers and technicians in today's demanding world. Whatever your role in industry - designer, purchase engineer, installation contractor or maintenance engineer, a solid knowledge of diesel power plants is always useful.

This workshop is designed to familiarize participants with various aspects of diesel generating power plants for practical application. Examples will be taken from various industrial standard practices regarding the construction, layouts, application and maintenance procedures followed for reliable and trouble free operation of diesel power plants. The various tests to be conducted during commissioning and maintenance checks to ensure proper and long term operation of diesel power plants will also be covered in the workshop. Some essential systems such as fuel oil layouts, lube oil requirements and control circuitry will also be discussed.

Content

Diesel Technology and Classifications

• Basic engine processes
• Reciprocating engines
• Spark ignition engines
• Diesel engines
• Dual fuel engines
• Speed and Service classifications

DG Plant Layouts

• Power generation plant applications
• Single and multiple sets
• Fuel storage requirements
• Air intake system and 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 and Inspection
• Spares and inventory management
• Engine overhaul and repair
• Troubleshooting

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

For Whom: Mechanical Engineers, Maintenance

Technicians, Managers, and Inspectors responsible for the maintenance of Generation Plants