Training Course
Electrical Generator Controls Training
Course Introduction
A 5 day specialised course covering electrical generator controls — theory, practical aspects and use of a unique training simulator. The course builds understanding from AC generation fundamentals through to synchronisation, protection and reactive-power control.
The course can be customised to the generator and excitation systems installed at your site.
Course Content
Part 1 — AC Generation, Excitation & AVR
- Single phase generation
- Three phase generation
- Excitation control systems
- AVR fundamentals
Part 2 — Electrical Power Fundamentals
- Power generation
- Resistance, inductance and capacitance circuits
- Active, reactive and apparent power equations
- Power factor and power triangle
- Three phase power
- Internal generator voltage
- Generator voltage phasor diagram
- Power and torque
- Effect of load changes
- Generator loads
Part 3 — Generator Operation
- Synchronization
- Capability diagram
- Prime mover & generator
- Generator output
- Generator & AVR
- Island mode & parallel operation
- Voltage droop, governor droop
- Actual speed PID speed control
- Closed loop speed control
- GCP (Generator Control Panel)
- Paralleling limitations
- Rotor & stator magnetic field
- Load angle, motoring
- Capacity diagrams
Part 4 — Construction, Failures & Protections
- Housing, salient pole rotor, cylindrical pole rotor
- Cooling, instrumentation, efficiency
- Hardware failures
- Loss of excitation
- General protections
- Some specials
Part 5 — Generator Workshop Simulator
- Tuning the speed control
- AVR control
- Power factor & reactive power
- ISO load control
- Synchronizing
Who Should Attend
- Electrical technicians and engineers
- I&C maintenance personnel
- Operations engineers
- Commissioning engineers
- Technical supervisors
- Engineers new to generator controls
Enquire about this course
Tell us your engine model, control platform and number of participants and we'll tailor the course and schedule to your site.