Power Generators and Transformers: Their Configuration, Installation, Operation, Maintenance and Repair
Course
Blended
Description
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Type
Intensive course
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Level
Advanced
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Methodology
Blended
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Duration
1 Month
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Start date
Different dates available
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Delivery of study materials
Yes
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Support service
Yes
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Personal tutor
Yes
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Virtual classes
Yes
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Examinations- physical attendance required
Yes
Obtain an advanced knowledge on selecting a generator: it's installation, functionality, repair, system design, construction and operation for the industrial environment.
Facilities
Location
Start date
Start date
Reviews
Subjects
- Electrical
- Maintenance Engineering
Teachers and trainers (1)
To Be Assigned
Consultant, HRODC Postgraduate Training Institute
Course programme
Module 1: Power Generator Configuration, Installation, Operation, Maintenance and Repair
Module 1: Part 1 - Generator Selection and Installation (1)
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Selecting the Right Generator
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Power Outages;
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What’s available;
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Generator Power Output;
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Generator Power Quality:
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Generator Voltage;
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Power Frequency;
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Power Distortion.
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Engines or Prime Movers;
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Fuel Options;
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Other features worth having:
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Instrumentation;
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Circuit breakers;
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Ground-fault circuit interrupters;
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Automatic idle control;
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Noise;
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Sizing.
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Module 1: Part 2 - Generator Selection and Installation (2)
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Powering Up:
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Location;
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Hookup:
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Power cords;
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Power inlet box;
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Transfer switches;
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Transfer switches and neutral grounds;
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Electrical Safety:
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Grounding rods.
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Fuels:
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Gasoline;
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Propane;
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Natural gas;
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Diesel.
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Planning Ahead.
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Module 1: Part 3 – Generator Functionality and Repair (1)
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Generator Repair:
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Conventional generators;
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Brushed generators;
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Brushless generators;
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Power quality;
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Tools;
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Measurements;
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Output tests;
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Resistance tests;
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Ohmmeter tests;
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Mega-ohmmeter tests;
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Rotor excitation test;
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Inverter generators:
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Operation;
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Troubleshooting.
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Module 1: Part 4 – Generator Functionality and Repair (2)
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Engine Electrical Functionality:
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Engine Management Controls;
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Power sources;
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Fuel cutoff valves;
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Idle control;
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Automatic choke;
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Oil-pressure sensor;
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Oil-level sensor;
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Solid State Ignition;
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Ignition myths.
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Starter Motors.
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Emergency Repairs:
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Tools and supplies;
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No power:
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No power from any receptacle;
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No power from one receptacle.
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Genset Slows Under Load;
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Storage Batteries;
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Gasoline Engine Malfunctions;
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Preliminaries;
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No start.
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Loss of Power as Engine Warms;
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Sudden Shutdowns;
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Insufficient Power;
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Weak Compression;
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Diesel Engine Malfunctions:
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No or slow starting;
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Runaway.
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Module 1: Part 5 – Generator Functionality and Repair (3)
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Generator Fuel Systems:
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Generator Carburetor Standard and Operation;
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Generator Fuel System Tools and Supplies:
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Generator Fuel System Parts and materials.
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Generator Removal and Installation;
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Generator Fuel System Cleaning;
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Generator Float Carburetor Service;
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Carburetor Needle and seat;
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Carburetor Float adjustments;
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Carburetor Jets;
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Carburetor Primer;
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Diaphragm Carburetor Service:
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Diaphragm Carburetor Operation;
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Diaphragm Carburetor Plumbing;
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Diaphragm Carburetor Troubleshooting;
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Diaphragm Carburetor Pressure Test;
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Diaphragm Carburetor Mixture-adjustment screws;
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Diaphragm Carburetor Fuel pumps;
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Diaphragm Carburetor Metering;
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Diaphragm Carburetor Idle circuits;
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Diaphragm Carburetor Check valves;
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Diaphragm Carburetor Final pressure check;
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Diaphragm Carburetor Mixture adjustments: all carburetors.
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Fuel Injection;
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Diesel:
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Diesel Wet stacking;
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Diesel Safety;
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Diesel Tools;
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Diesel Fuel system checks;
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Diesel Injectors;
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Diesel High-pressure pump;
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Diesel Timing.
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Module 1: Part 6 – Major Generator Engine Repair (1)
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Pertinent Issues in Generator Engine Repair;
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What’s needed for Generator Engine Repair;
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Torque Limits in Generator Engine Repair;
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Evaluation of Generator Engine Repair;
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Excessive Generator Engine Compression During Repair;
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Minimal Compression in Generator Engine Repair;
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Compression Test in Generator Engine Repair;
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Leak-Down Test;
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Leak Down Test-Four-Cycle Generator Engine;
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Leak Down Test-Two-Cycle Generator Engine.
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Blowby Gauge;
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Cylinder Head Casting;
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Valves;
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Valve Guides;
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Valve Springs;
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Pushrods;
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Pistons;
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Rings: Installation;
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Piston Installation:
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Integral Bores;
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Detachable Cylinders.
Power Generators and Transformers: Their Configuration, Installation, Operation, Maintenance and Repair