Course Description
Seminar Overview
This two-day Generators & Emergency Power course
is designed for anyone involved with power generation equipment in their
plant or facility. Students will learn how to select, install, operate,
and maintain generators, as well as how to isolate and repair generator
problems. This course can help companies avoid the disastrous
consequences of power failure and ensure that facilities continue
running even when the electricity doesn’t.
Day One Discussion Topics
Overview
· Why Generators are Needed
· Types of Outages
· Code Requirements
· Combined Heat and Power (CHP) and Cogeneration
Electrical Fundamentals
· Calculate Max Current
· AC vs. DC
· Real vs. Apparent Power
AC Generators (Alternators)
· Brushless
· Zigzag
· Exciter
· Voltage Regulator
Alternator Loading
· Transient Voltages
· Recovery Time
· Startup Current
· Generator Sizing
· UPS Systems
Generator Grounding
· Portable vs. Mobile Generators
· Bonding vs. Grounding
· Setting up a Grounding System
Protection and Transfer of Electric Power
· One-Line Diagrams
· Switchgear
· Circuit Breakers
· Transfer Switches
· Open vs. Closed Transition
· Load Banks
· Wet-Stacking
Generator Controls
· Governors
· Voltage Regulators
· PID Loops
· Load Sharing
Day two Discussion Topics
Engine Protection
· System Control and Monitoring
· Engine Control Unit (ECU)
· Emergency Stop
· SCADA System
Troubleshooting and Maintaining Generator Electrical Components
· Maintaining Batteries
· Maintaining Automatic Transfer Switch
· Governor and Exciter Troubleshooting
· Checking Diodes
· Electrical Tests Using the Megohmmeter
Generators – Mechanical
· Prime Movers
· Types of Internal Combustion Engines
· Cooling System
· Lubrication System
· Overspeed System
· Fuel Storage Issues
· Sound Attenuation
· Developing a Generator Service Schedule
UPS Systems. Components, Problems, Maintenance
· Components
· Problems
· Maintenance
The Future of Power Generation
· Renewable Energy
Fuel Cells
Continuing Education Units (CEUs)
Upon completion of this seminar, the
student will receive a certification of completion with 8 classroom
hours (.8 TPC Trainco CEUs) per day attended. Visit our continuing education units page to determine if this class is accepted by your state licensing agency.
Optional ATMT® Certification Exam
An ATMT® certification exam is
available for this course; students may order it at any time after the
training is over. Please visit the ATMT® Testing and Certification page for more information.
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