Introduction:
A power plant is a type of engineering facility that converts energy from various sources into electricity with the help of one or more generators. Boilers, turbines, generators, and any auxiliary equipment in power-generating plants are controlled and supervised by power plant operators.
Additionally, these operators split up power demands among several generators, combine power from generators, and keep an eye on equipment to maintain voltage and control electricity flowing from the plant.
This training program provides an understanding of the fundamental concepts as well as specific in-depth information on the operation, management, fabrication, and composition of the most common types of fossil-fueled power plants, such as thermal, gas, and diesel power plants.
To broaden the participants’ expertise in the field, the program also offers an insight into the theories and ideas of electrical and mechanical engineering, electrical machines and electrical drives, thermodynamics, etc.
This training course not only provides a thorough understanding of the control variables used in power plants and instrumentation techniques, but it also covers the techniques for monitoring and controlling processes as well as the operation of control valves, sensors, actuators, heat exchangers, compressors, and other equipment.
Course Objectives
Upon completing this Certified Power Plant Operator course successfully, participants will be able to:
- Learn basic engineering principles associated with power plants
- Grasp the operation of power plants
- Analyze power-related processes and control diagrams
- Learn about the different features of the power plant, selection criteria and optimization techniques
- Get acquainted with the maintenance protocols, troubleshooting procedures, and control operations of power plants
- Comprehend the power plant parameters, disturbances, and control techniques
Organizational Benefits
Companies who nominate their employees to participate in this Certified Power Plant Operator course can benefit in the following ways:
- Keep your company one step ahead with this all-inclusive overview of power plant operation
- Assist technical committees to create, publish and revise working standards relating to the power plant operation
- Carefully study examples and case studies to illustrate the material being discussed and ensure that the material is appropriate to the organization represented
- Leave with an awareness and understanding of their roles and responsibilities in the workplace in relation to power plant operation
Personal Benefits
Individuals who participate in this Certified Power Plant Operator course can gain from it in the following ways:
- Keep up with late-breaking  developments in power plant operation by studying new literature and other sources of information
- Benefit from a tailor-made academic program for technicians or equivalent workforce involved in power plant operation
- Get yourself trained, assessed, and certified by experts in the power plant operation domain
- Provide examples of issues that they encounter during their normal working activities and possible solutions
Who Should Attend?
This Certified Power Plant Operator course would be suitable for:
- Project engineers and project managers
- Power station maintenance crew
- Power station operators, technicians, engineers, and managers
- Electrical engineers and mechanical engineers of different competency levels
- University graduates, site engineers and technical crew
- Professionals in related occupations like diesel engine specialists, computer-controlled machine tool operators, stationary engineers and boiler operators, gas plant operators, petroleum pump system operators, refinery operators, and gas pumping station operators
Course Outline
MODULE 1:Â FUNDAMENTALS OF MECHANICAL & ELECTRICAL ENGINEERING
- Sensors, actuators
- Pumps, compressors, turbines, fan, blowers
- Pneumatics and hydraulics
- Control valves and cylinders, electrical actuation
- Theory of heat transfer
- Electric generators, motors, and drives
MODULE 2:Â GAS POWER STATION
- Overview of gas power stations
- Fundamentals and thermodynamics
- Gas turbine components
- Construction, lubrication system, fuel system, and auxiliary systems
- Protection, control, and instrumentation
- Installation, operation, and maintenance
MODULE 3: THERMAL POWER STATION
- Overview of thermal power stations
- Fuel combustion and steam generation process
- Boiler auxiliary plant, operation, and controls
- Boilers and power generation
- Waste heat recovery
- Boiler emission control, maintenance, and troubleshooting
 MODULE 4: DIESEL GENERATOR POWER STATION
- Power plant types and components, engine types
- Engine technology and classifications
- DG types, protection, insulation, earthing and construction
- DG set assemblies & components
- DG plant layout
- DG operation and maintenance
MODULE 5: PROCESS INSTRUMENTATION & CONTROL
- Process control fundamentals
- Measurement and control of pressure, level, flow, and heat
- Electronic controllers
- Process flow diagram (PFD), P&ID, transfer function
- Open & closed-loop controllers
- Operational amplifiers, analogue & digital controllers
MODULE 6: MANAGEMENT AND ORGANISATION OF PLANT OPERATIONS
- Functions and tasks of plant operations
- Operating policy
- Human resources and qualification of personnel
- Performance objectives and standards
- Interfaces with other plant groups
MODULE 7: SHIFT COMPLEMENT AND FUNCTION
- Shift supervisor
- Operators
- Shift safety engineer or technical adviser
- Shift technical support personnel
MODULE 8: SHIFT ROUTINES AND OPERATING PRACTICES
- Shift arrangements
- Shift operations
- Shift turnover
- Availability and use of operating procedures
- Pre-job briefings
- Conduct in the control room
- Shift rounds
- Communications
- Shift records and log keeping
Method of Instruction: Online
Course Duration: 5 days
Type of Certificate Issued:
Certified Power Plant Operator
You can choose any of the three below:
- Digital Certificate(Downloadable PDF)
- Physical Certificate with security marking shipped to your location with a price
- Framed Certificate with security markings shipped to your location with a price.
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