Start Date:9 Aug, 2026
End Date: 13 Aug, 2026
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 & Classification
- Historical background and engine types
- Main systems: lubrication, cooling, fuel, and air starting
- Turbocharger vs. supercharger
2. Introduction to Power Generation
- Types of plants: diesel, gas turbine, steam turbine, combined cycle
- Combustion characteristics, advantages, disadvantages, and applications
3. Basic Engine Design & Ratings
- Ratings, design features, performance, efficiency
- Engine layouts, cycles, direct/indirect injection
4 . Fuel Oil Systems
- Diesel fuel types and properties
- Injection systems and configurations
5. Lube Oil Systems
- Functions, properties, and contaminants
- Oil analysis, troubleshooting, and common oil-related failures
6. Electric Generators
- Operating principles, main components
- Generator types, insulation, thermal deterioration, and design considerations
7. Generator Sets
- Sizing, load definitions, faults, protections
- Synchronising basics, governors, and load management
8. Diesel Engine Maintenance
- Inspection, cleaning, replacement, and sampling procedures
- Fuel, oil, and air system maintenance tasks
9. Installation
- Foundations, vibration, noise, ventilation, cooling, exhaust, fuel, starting systems
10. Synchronisation
- Conditions, types, load shedding, governors, and applications
11. Troubleshooting
- Techniques for identifying and resolving operational issues
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.
