Description:
Course Curriculum
Day 1 (7:00 a.m. – 3:30 p.m.)
Discussion on Safety/Arc Flash Prevention
Basic Electricity
AC vs. DC Power, Circuit Types, Magnetism
Break for Lunch
Prime Movers – Diesel and Gaseous
Fuel Systems – Diesel, Natural Gas and Propane
Frequency – Electronic Isochronous vs. Mechanical Droop Governors
Day 2 (7:00 a.m. – 3:30 p.m.)
Review of Previous Day’s Information
Generator Controls
Generator Protective Devices and Safeties
Generator Sizing/Motor Starting
Break for Lunch
Fundamentals of Voltage Regulation
Power Factor and the Effect of Various Load Types
Load Banking Fundamentals
Day 3 (7:00 a.m. – 3:30 p.m.)
Review of Previous Day’s Information
Transfer Switches
Paralleling Generators
Generator Operation and Logic
Break for Lunch
Switchgear and the Importance of Switchgear Controls
Paralleling to Utility
Controlling Air-Fuel Ratio and Emissions
Engine, Generator and Fuel Maintenance
If interested, contact Brad Tisdale at bct@ua449.com.
Suggested Attendees:
Service/Technician