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EEC-1110 | Certified Power Plant Operator

Course Sector : Electrical Engineering

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5 Days2025-06-162025-06-20Abu Dhabi$4,250 Book now
5 Days2025-09-222025-09-26Dubai$4,250 Book now
5 Days2025-12-152025-12-19Singapore$4,950 Book now

Course Introduction

This training course offers an insight into the basic principles, as well as selected in-depth knowledge, regarding the operation, control, construction, fabrication, and composition of the most popular types of fossil-fuelled power plants like thermal, gas, and diesel power stations.
The program also provides an insight into the concepts and theories of electrical and mechanical engineering, electrical machines and electrical drives, thermodynamics, etc. to further the participants’ knowledge in the domain.


Course objective

  •  Learn basic engineering principles associated with power plants
  • Grasp the operation of power plants
  •  Analyse power-related processes and control diagrams
  • Learn about the different features of the power plant, selection criteria and optimisation techniques
  •  Get acquainted with the maintenance protocols, troubleshooting procedures, and control operations of power plants
  • Comprehend the power plant parameters, disturbances, and control techniques

Course Outline | DAY 01

MODULE 1: FUNDAMENTALS OF MECHANICAL & ELECTRICAL ENGINEERING

 

  • Sensors, actuators
  • Pumps, compressors, turbines, fan, blowers
  • Pneumatics and hydraulics
  • Control valves and cylinders, electrical actuation
  • Theory of heat transfer
  • Electric generators, motors, and drives

 

MODULE 2: GAS POWER STATION

 

  • Overview of gas power stations
  • Fundamentals and thermodynamics
  • Gas turbine components
  • Construction, lubrication system, fuel system, and auxiliary systems
  • Protection, control, and instrumentation
  • Installation, operation, and maintenance

Course Outline | Day 02

MODULE 3: THERMAL POWER STATION

 

  • Overview of thermal power stations
  • Fuel combustion and steam generation process
  • Boiler auxiliary plant, operation, and controls
  • Boilers and power generation
  • Waste heat recovery
  • Boiler emission control, maintenance, and troubleshooting

 

MODULE 4: DIESEL GENERATOR POWER STATION

 

  • Power plant types and components, engine types
  • Engine technology and classifications
  • DG types, protection, insulation, earthing and construction
  • DG set assemblies & components
  • DG plant layout
  • DG operation and maintenance

Course Outline | Day 03

MODULE 5: PROCESS INSTRUMENTATION & CONTROL

  • Process control fundamentals
  • Measurement and control of pressure, level, flow, and heat
  • Electronic controllers
  • Process flow diagram (PFD), P&ID, transfer function
  • Open & closed-loop controllers
  • Operational amplifiers, analogue & digital controllers

Course Outline | Day 04

MODULE 6: MANAGEMENT AND ORGANISATION OF PLANT OPERATIONS

 

  • Functions and tasks of plant operations
  • Operating policy
  • Human resources and qualification of personnel
  • Performance objectives and standards
  • Interfaces with other plant groups

 

MODULE 7: SHIFT COMPLEMENT AND FUNCTION

 

  • Shift supervisor
  • Operators
  • Shift safety engineer or technical adviser
  • Shift technical support personnel

Course Outline | Day 05

MODULE 8: SHIFT ROUTINES AND OPERATING PRACTICES

 

  • Shift arrangements
  • Shift operations
  • Shift turnover
  • Availability and use of operating procedures
  • Pre-job briefings
  • Conduct in the control room
  • Shift rounds
  • Communications
  • Shift records and log keeping
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BPAC is always given to the delegates after completing the training course,and depends on their attendance of the program at a rate of no less than 80%,besides their active participation and engagement during the program sessions.

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