Course Description

This module provides learners with an understanding of the operation of a generator and the various types of power generated at power plants, various generator curves, regulators & limiters, typical start-up & shut-down operations of a generator and the various parameters required for the safe synchronization of a generator.

Duration

2 Hours

Target Audience

• Leadership
• Supervisors
• Operations
• Electrical Maintenance
• Instrumentation & Controls
• Operation & Maintenance Personnel

Prerequisites

Participants should have:

• Course material is in English; therefore, a reasonable ability to read and understand English is required.

Class Size

Remote access.

Learning Objectives

This course will provide basic knowledge on the following:

• Review how a generator works
• Describe the differences between apparent power, real power, and reactive power
• Read and Interpret the generator design curves, reactive capability curve, VEE curve, and synchronous impedance curve

Course Content

Lesson 1 - Generator introduction

Course Content Continued

Lesson 2 – excitation systems

Lesson 3 – Differences in Legacy Alstom

1. Types and characteristics of LA equipment

Lesson 4 – Operating modes

Lesson 5 - assessment

1. Assessment