Power Plant Performance & Monitoring

Learning objectives

Upon successful completion of this Learning Outcome Guide, the participate will be able to understand the following modules:

  • Operate a power plant with safety as the prime consideration
  • Monitor instrumentation and the operation of equipment
  • Make adjustments to keep system process variables, such as flows, temperatures and pressures, within acceptable ranges
  • Detect potential and actual problems and take corrective action to prevent the interruption of system operations
  •  Analyze operational trends and take corrective actions
  • Use standard operating procedures to start and stop production equipment

Participant profile

Power plant personnel- Mechanical and electrical engineers- Qualified technicians

Prerequisites

None

Course type and methods

This is an instructor led Course with Interactive classroom discussions and associated with  exercises, approximately 60  % Lectures40 % In-Class exercise works and Practical Sessions

The duration

 5 days.

Course outline

The basic training program is scheduled during 5 days as follows:

  • Heat Exchangers
  • Lubrication and Bearings
  • Electrical Safety
  • Electricity for Operators and Technicians
  • Industrial Valves
  • Compressed Air
  • how to Read Process Drawings
  • Basic Process Instrumentation and Control
  • Pump Fundamentals
  • Centrifugal Pumps: Operation
  • Steam Generation
  • Basic Boiler Systems
  • Fuels and Combustion
  • Boiler and Auxiliaries