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  • Course No E – 1429
  • PDH Units 5.00

Course No E - 1429
PDH Units 5.00
$125.00

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  • Course No E – 1429
  • PDH Units 5.00

Course No E - 1429
PDH Units 5.00
$125.00

Intended Audience: mechanical engineers, electrical engineers and other professional engineers

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PDH UNITS: 5.00

This publication contains guidance for operation, maintenance and repair of prime movers in auxiliary electric power generating systems. Discussion includes the most common prime movers: diesel engines and gas turbine engines. Course Outline 1. MECHANICAL ENERGY 2. DIESEL ENGINES 3. TYPES OF DIESEL ENGINES 4. DIESEL FUEL SYSTEM 5. DIESEL COOLING SYSTEM 6. LUBRICATION SYSTEM 7. STARTING SYSTEM 8. GOVERNOR/SPEED CONTROL 9. AIR INTAKE SYSTEM 10. EXHAUST SYSTEM 11. SERVICE PRACTICES 12. OPERATIONAL TRENDS AND ENGINE OVERHAUL 13. GAS TURBINE ENGINES 14. GAS TURBINE ENGINE CLASSIFICATIONS 15. PRINCIPLES OF OPERATION 16. GAS TURBINE FUEL SYSTEM 17. GAS TURBINE COOLING SYSTEM 18. LUBRICATION SYSTEM 19. STARTING SYSTEM 20. GOVERNOR/SPEED CONTROL 21. COMPRESSOR 22. GAS TURBINE SERVICE PRACTICES This is an introduction to the characteristics, operation and maintenance methods of prime movers and their auxiliary equipment employed in auxiliary power generating systems.

Learning Objectives

At the successful conclusion of this course, you’ll be able to identify and discuss:
  • Learn about compressors for gas turbines;
  • Learn the important operational characteristics of governors and speed control devices for turbines;
  • Learn the advantages and disadvantages of different types of turbine fuel and cooling systems;
  • Learn the physical principles that are the basis for the Otto and Diesel cycles;
  • Find out when operational trends will drive engine overhaul schedules;
  • Learn the fundamentals of diesel engine air intake and exhaust;
  • Learn about engine starting systems;
  • Find out about recommended engine service practices;
  • Learn about the innovative but little known Wankel engine;
  • Learn characteristics of the different types of Diesel engines;
  • Learn why operational record keeping is important for plant reliability; and
  • Learn the importance of having a starting system compatible with plant operations.

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