Diesel Generator Operation & Maintenance

Course Objectives

This course is intended to provide an overview of the operations and maintenance of a diesel generator.

Course Description

This course is intended to provide an overview of the operations and maintenance of a diesel generator. The course starts with an introduction to the operations and maintenance of a diesel engine, covering all aspects of a modern diesel engine and associated systems.

A description of the Electrical systems associated with a diesel engine are then covered in detail including generator operations, generator components, excitation systems and voltage regulation.

Course Outcome

At the end of this course you will be able to operate and maintain a diesel generator.

Duration: 03 days

• Understand the need of standby power sources
• Types of generating sets, selection criteria for given application, Economy factor
• Introduction to DG sets
• Composition of Modern DG sets
  • Combustion system
  • Fuel system
  • Luberication system
  • Cooling system
  • Induction & exhaust systems
  • Control panel
• Understand the principles of combustion processes and engine operation
• Understand fuel and lube oil requirements
• Explain the various engine components and their functions
• Understand the generator principles and construction
• Review plant layout requirements for single and multiple units
• Learn about associated control panels and operation
• Comprehend the testing and commissioning procedures
• Understand plant performance troubleshooting techniques
• Learn and apply good maintenance practices
• Q & A