live, interaCtive classes over the internet

Professional Certificate of Competency in

Practical Operation,
Maintenance and Testing
of Diesel Power
Generating Plants

12 Modules over 3 months

For upcoming start dates, please view our program schedule at:
http://www.eit.edu.au/schedule

Keep you and your company one step ahead with this
comprehensive overview of diesel power generating plants
Live, interactive classes over the Internet – learn from industry
experts with hands-on experience
Bring yourself up to speed in the latest diesel power technologies

you will learn:

• Principles of combustion processes and engine operation
• Types and applications of diesel power generating plants
• Fuel and lube oil requirements
• ISO ratings and terminologies
• Engine components and their functions
• Generator principles and construction Presented by
• Plant layout requirements for single and

•
multiple units
Associated control panels and operation
Braam
• Testing and commissioning procedures Burchardt
• Plant performance troubleshooting techniques BSc (Elec. Eng), Pr Eng, MDP, MIEEE
• Good maintenance practices

Secure your place now!

Contact enquiries@eit.edu.au for an enrolment form or more information.

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BENEFITS OF presented by
Braam Burchardt
LIVE eLEARNING BSc (Elec. Eng), Pr Eng, MDP, MIEEE

• Attend lessons in an online classroom with Braam started his career in electrical engineering by serving an
your lecturer and fellow students apprenticeship on the Zambian copper mines. After qualifying,
• Upgrade your skills and refresh your he moved to South Africa where he obtained Government
knowledge without having to take valuable Certificates of Competency, in both electrical and mechanical
time away from work engineering, and worked for a number of years as an engineer on
• Receive information and materials in small, various gold, diamond, platinum, coal and titanium mines.
easy to digest sections He was subsequently recruited by the Department of Mineral
• Learn while you travel - all you need is an
Resources (DMR), where he attained the rank of Principal
Internet connection Inspector. His work entailed investigating serious mine accidents involving mechanical and
electrical plant and equipment, often being called to present evidence in criminal and civil courts.
• Have constant support from your program
lecturer and coordinator for the duration of the Braam has worked on a number of diesel generation projects, the latest being a 24MW power
program station for a Rio Tinto mine in Madagascar in 2010.
• Interact and network with participants from
Braam has a passion for educating young engineers and freelances as an instructor for various
around the globe and gain valuable insight mining and training companies. He also has an interest in writing and (late in his career) obtained
into international practice a diploma in journalism.
• Learn from international industry experts, Please note: Lecturers are subject to change.
based around the globe
• Live interactive webinars, not just a ‘book on
the web’
• Receive a certificate of completion for
professional development purposes 12 modules over 3 months

Presentation format overview

The certificate program features real-world Diesel generating plants have an important role in power plants as well as in industries and
applications and uses a blended approach commercial installations to meet continuous and emergency standby power requirements. A
involving self-study, interactive online webinars good knowledge of basic operation principles, layout requirements, associated components
and homework assignments with a mentor on call. and maintenance practices for diesel power plants help the career development of many
The program consists of 12 modules over a period
engineers and technicians in today’s world. Whatever your role in industry - designer, purchase
of 3 months.
engineer, installation contractor or maintenance engineer - a solid knowledge of diesel power
Some modules may involve a practical component plants is always useful. This program is designed to allow you to become familiar with various
or group activity. For each module there will be an aspects of diesel generating power plants for practical application.
initial reading assignment along with coursework
or problems to be handed in and practical Examples will be taken from various industrial standard practices regarding the construction,
exercises in some cases. Participants will have layouts, application and maintenance procedures followed for reliable and trouble free
ongoing support from their lecturer and program operation of diesel power plants. The various tests to be conducted during commissioning and
coordinator. maintenance checks to ensure proper and long term operation of diesel power plants will also
Program reading material will be delivered in be covered in the program.
electronic (PDF) format in advance of online
Some of the essential systems such as fuel oil layouts, lube oil requirements and control
presentations. Presentations and group
discussions will be conducted using a live circuitry will also be covered.
interactive software system. Assignments will be
submitted electronically and wherever possible,
practical exercises will be conducted using
simulation software and remote labs. Includes 4 free
Reference Manuals Over 1400 pages of tables,
charts, figures and handy hints
live webinars valued at over US$400
You will receive 4 of our up-to-date
During the program you will participate in 6 live technical eBooks to add to your library.
interactive sessions (webinars) with the instructor
• Operation and Maintenance of Diesel Power
and other participants from around the world. Each
Generating Plants
webinar will last approximately 60 to 90 minutes,
• Troubleshooting, Maintenance and Protection of
and we take student availability into consideration AC Electrical Motors and Drives
wherever possible before schedule webinar times. • Practical Troubleshooting of Electrical Equipment and
Contact us for details of webinar session scheduling. Control Circuits
All you need to participate is an adequate Internet • Practical Distribution and Substation Automation
connection, speakers and, if possible, a microphone. (incl. Communications) for Electrical Power Systems
The software package and setup details will be sent Received upon completion.
to you at the start of the program. All materials required for the program will be provided electronically, in smaller, easy-to-read sections.
Please note: Webinars may last up to 2 hours Please Note: eBooks are available in hard copy at 50% of the recommended retail price. Contact us for pricing details.
depending on student interaction and level of content.
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program outline Entrance Requirements
Some working knowledge of diesel power plant
Module 1: INTRODUCTION modULE 7: DIESEL GENERATING SETS and testing on electrical items may be of use,
• Power generation methods • Coupling requirements although this will be covered in the program. Real-
• AC power vs DC power • Skid mounting life experience with diesel generating units and
• Single phase and three phase AC power • Layout requirements use of such equipment and hands-on testing will
• Prime movers enable the program to be placed in context.
• Paralleling of multiple DG sets
• Power plant types • Standard control panels
• Diesel power plants • Synchronisation panels
• Advantages of diesel power generation • Interconnections HARDWARE and
• Engine types

Module 2: DIESEL TECHNOLOGY AND

modULE 8: OTHER COMPONENTS
• Starting methods
SOFTWARE REQUIREMENTS
CLASSIFICATIONS • Starting characteristics All you need to participate is an adequate Internet
• Basic engine processes • Battery sizing connection, PC, speakers and, if possible a
• Reciprocating engines microphone. The software package and setup
• Step load requirements
details will be sent to you prior to the program
• Spark ignition engines • Standby requirements
start date.
• Diesel engines • Auto start and auto transfer schemes
• Dual fuel engines • Auto transfer switches
• Speed classifications
Module 9: DG PLANT LAYOUTS
• Service classifications
• Industrial applications PRACTICAL EXERCISES
Module 3: BASIC ENGINE DESIGN AND • Power generation plant applications Throughout the program we encourage you to
RATINGS • Single and multiple sets participate in hands-on exercises using simulation
• Design characteristics and formulas • Fuel storage requirements software, which will help you put theory to practice
• Turbo charger • Air intake system immediately. Practical exercises may include:
• Ambient conditions • Exhaust system • DIY sine waveform (alternating current)
• ISO ratings • Auxiliary power requirements • Air plus heat = power
• Performance and efficiency • Typical power schemes • Identifying engine lubricating oils
• Efficiency enhancements • A simple generator
• Engine speed Module 10: TESTING AND COMMISSIONING
• Factory tests • What went wrong? Bearing failure analysis
• Fuel combustion methods
• Pre-commissioning checks
Module 4: FUEL OIL SYSTEMS AND LAYOUTS • Pre-commissioning tests
• Crude oil • Performance monitoring
• HSD, LDO and heavy fuels • Fuel and lube oil consumption checks certification
• Economics of fuel selection • Electrical system tests
Participants completing and achieving at
• Pressure and temperature characteristics
Module 11: OPERATION & MAINTENANCE least 50% or more in each assignment,
• Viscosity characteristics
• Safety requirements as well as attending 65% of the live
• Specific heat and temperature
• Operation monitoring based on applications webinars, will receive the Engineering
• Viscosity conversion Institute of Technology Professional
• Specific fuel consumption • Philosophy of maintenance
• Maintenance techniques Certificate of Competency in Operation and
• Fuel filters and heaters Maintenance of Diesel Power Generating
• Fuel nozzles and igniters • Maintenance planning and scheduling
Plants.
• Emission control • Spares and inventory management
• Storage requirements • Maintenance tools
• Typical fuel system layouts and components • Inspection
• Engine overhaul and repair
Module 5: LUBE OIL SYSTEMS • Training
• Lube oil specification • Health monitoring
• Lube oil consumption in diesel engines • Troubleshooting Operation
and Maintena
nce of
g Plants
er Generatin
Diesel Pow
• Typical lube oil system layouts
• Viscosity and temperature Module 12: HYBRID DIESEL SYSTEMS
• Lube oil filters and heaters • Introduction to hybrid diesel power plant
• Hybrid Diesel Solar-PV Generator
Module 6: GENERATORS • Hybrid Diesel and Wind Generator Plant
• Principle of operation • Importance of Diesel Generators in Hybrid
• Major components (field coils, commutator, Systems
DC output, regulator, armature, rotating • Energy storage systems
diodes) • Biodiesel from plant oils ON-site training
• Generator types • Biodiesel from animal fat We can provide our training at the venue of your
• Construction features • Digester Biogas (Digas) choice. On-site training can be customised and
• Insulation • Producer/Wood Biogas by bringing the trainer to site the dates can be
• Low voltage and medium voltage generators • Engine Knock and Methane Number set to suit you!
• Typical circuitry “The Customer is Always Right” – so tell us what
• Design calculations you need and we will design a training solution
• Load types and generator sizing at your own site.
• System grounding methods
• Faults and protection For a FREE detailed proposal please
• Performance evaluation and testing contact Kevin Baker via email:
training@idc-online.com
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