Start Date : 7 Sep,2025
End Date : 11 Sep,2025
Duration : 5 Days
Overview:
An Excellent knowledge of basic operation principles, layout requirements, associated components and maintenance practices for diesel power plants.
Course Objectives:
You will gain valuable know-how related to diesel generating plants on:
Combustion processes and engine operation principles
Types and applications
Fuel and lube oil requirements
ISO ratings and terminologies
Engine components and their functions
Generator principles and construction
Plant layout requirements for single and multiple units
Associated control panels and operation
Testing and commissioning procedures
Plant performance troubleshooting techniques
Good maintenance practice
Course Content:
1- Diesel Technology and Classifications
Historical introduction
Internal combustion
Gasoline engines Vs Diesel engine
Engine Main systems Lubrication System Cooling System
Fuel System
Systems operation
Air starting system operation
Turbocharger Vs Supercharger
Example for Cat 3600 diesel engine main systems & components
2- Introduction to Power Generation
Power Generation Types
Gas Turbine Steam Turbines Combined Cycle Diesel power plants Diesel Engine Process
Nature of Diesel Combustion
Diesel Engine Characteristics
Advantages & Disadvantages of diesel engine
Applications
Main Systems
Diesel Engine vs Gas Turbine
3- Basic Engine Design and Ratings
Ratings definitions
Design characteristics and formulas
Engine layouts
Ambient conditions
Performance and efficiency
Engine Cycles
Direct and Indirect injection
4- Fuel Oil Systems and Layouts
Diesel fuel types & characteristics
Diesel fuel injection system
5- Lube Oil Systems
Lube Oil Function, Properties & Types
Oil Contaminants & Degraders
Oil Change, Sampling & Analysis
Grease Functions, Properties & Application
Oil Analysis Interpretation
Equipment Troubleshooting
Examples of Oil Related Failures
Water elements factors
6- Elect Generators
Principle of operation
Major components (field coils, commutator, DC output, regulator, armature, rotating diodes)
Generator types
Low voltage and medium voltage generators
Insulation system
Thermal Deterioration
Design consideration
E&R Performance and Characteristics
7- Generator Sets
Utility vs on-site Power
Generator Set Sizing
Load definitions
Generator Faults & Protections
Synchronizing Introduction
Governors Types
Load Management
Applications
Installation
8- Diesel Engine Maintenance
Centrifugal Oil Filter - Inspect
Cooling System Coolant Sample (Level 2) - Obtain
Engine Air Cleaner Element - Replace
Engine Crankcase Breather - Clean
Engine Oil - Change
Engine Oil Filter - Change
Fuel Analysis - Obtain
Fuel System - Prime
Fuel System Primary Filter (Water Separator) Element - Replace
Fuel System Secondary Filter - Replace
Metal Particle Detector - Inspect
Zinc Rods - Inspect/Replace
9- Installation
Foundations
Vibrations
Noise
Air Intake
Exhaust
Ventilation
Cooling
Fuel System
Starting System
Starting Aids
10- Synchronization
Synchronizing Conditions
Types of Synchronization
Load Shedding
Governors
Load management
Applications
11- Troubleshooting
Targeted Audience:
This course is designed For Mechanical, Instrumentation and control, Consulting, Electrical, Project, Maintenance, Power system control Engineers, Building Services designers, Systems Planners and Managers, Electrical and Instrumentation Technicians.
