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INTRODUCTION

This programme provides a detailed understanding of steam power plants, gas turbines, co-generation, combined cycle plants, wind and solar power generating plants. Each of the components such as compressors, gas and steam turbines, heat recovery steam generators, deaerators, condensers, lubricating systems, instrumentation, control systems, transformers, and generators are covered. The design, selection considerations, operation, maintenance, and economics of co-generation plants and combined cycles as well as emission limits, reliability, monitoring and governing systems will also be covered. The significant improvements that were made to co-generation, combined cycles plants, wind and solar power generating plants during the last two decades will also be explained.

PROGRAMME OBJECTIVES

Learn about components and subsystems of the various types of gas turbines, steam power plants, co-generation, combined cycle plants, wind turbines and generators, wind turbine farms, and solar power generation
Examine the advantages, applications, performance and economics of co-generation, combined cycle plants, wind turbines and generators, wind turbine farms, and solar power generation
Learn about various equipment including compressors, turbines, governing systems, combustors, deaerators, feed water heaters, transformers, generators and auxiliaries, wind turbines and generators, wind turbine farms, and solar power generating plants
Discover the maintenance required for gas turbines, steam power plants, combined cycles, generators, wind turbines and generators, and wind turbine farms to minimize their operating cost and maximize their efficiency, reliability, and longevity
Learn about the monitoring and control of environmental emissions
Discover instrumentation and control systems of gas turbines and combined cycles
Increase your knowledge of predictive and preventive maintenance, reliability and testing
Gain a thorough understanding of the selection considerations and applications of co-generation, combined-cycle plants, wind turbines and generators, wind turbine farms, and solar power generation

TRAINING METHODOLOGY

The instructor relies on a highly interactive training method to enhance the learning process. This method ensures that all the delegates gain a complete understanding of all the topics covered. The training environment is highly stimulating, challenging, and effective. The participants will learn by case studies. They will be able to apply all the concepts to their own organization.

PROGRAMME SUMMARY

This programme provides an in-depth understanding of all the equipment and systems used in steam power plants, gas turbines, co-generation, combined cycle plants, wind farms, and solar power generating plants. Computer simulation, design, selection considerations, operation, testing, maintenance and economics of all these power generating plants as well as emission limits, monitoring and governing systems will also be covered thoroughly.

This programme examines the advantages and disadvantages of each type of power generating plants. The reliability, life cycle cost, profitability, refurbishment, and life extension methods of each type of power generating plants are also covered in detail.

PROGRAMME OUTLINE

DAY 1 - Steam Power Plants

Review of Thermodynamics Principles
Steam Power Plants
The Fire-Tube Boiler
The Water-Tube Boiler
The Steam Drum
Superheaters and Reheaters
Steam Turbines
Reheaters
Condensers
Feedwater Heaters
Efficiency and Heat Rate
Supercritical Plants
Co-generation Plants
Arrangement of Co-generation plants
Economics of Co-generation Plants

DAY 2 - Steam Turbines and Auxiliaries

Turbine Types
Compound Turbines
Turbine Control Systems
Steam Turbine Maintenance
Steam Generators, Heat Exchangers, and Condensers
Power Station Performance Monitoring
The Turbine Governing Systems
Steam Chests and Valves
Turbine Protective Devices
Turbine Instrumentation
Lubrication Systems
Gland Sealing System
Frequently Asked Questions about Turbine-Generator Balancing, Vibration Analysis and Maintenance
Features Enhancing The Reliability and Maintainability of Steam Turbines

DAY 3 - Gas Turbines & Compressors

Gas Turbine Fundamentals
Overview of Gas Turbines
Gas Turbine Design
Gas Turbine Calculations
Gas Turbine Compressors
Combined Cycles
Single-Shaft Combined Cycle Power Generating Plants
Economic and Technical Considerations for Combined Cycle Performance Enhancement Options
Dynamic Compressors Technology
Compressors Auxiliaries, Off-Design Performance, Stall, and Surge
Centrifugal Compressors - Components, Performance Characteristics, Balancing, Surge Prevention Systems, and Testing
Dynamic Compressors Performance
Compressor Seal Systems
Dry Seals, Advanced Sealing Mechanisms, and Magnetic Bearings

DAY 4 - Co-generation Plants, Wind and Solar Power Generation

Applications of Co-generation and Combined Cycle Plants
Selection Considerations of Combined Cycles and Co-generation Plants
Co-generation Application Considerations
University of Toronto Central Steam, Co-generation and District Heating Plant
Economics of Combined Cycles Co-generation Plants
Wind Power Generation
Economics of Wind Power
Wind Power Turbine Generators - Brushless Double-Feed Generators
The Solar Power
Solar Photovoltaic Technologies
Economics of Solar Power Systems

DAY 5 - Transformers & Generators

Fundamentals of Electric Systems
Introduction to Machinery Principles
Transformers
Transformers Components and Maintenance
AC Machine Fundamentals
Synchronous Generators
Generator Components, Auxiliaries, and Excitation
Generator Testing, Inspection, and Maintenance

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