General
A general introduction to the design and basic operational principles of the diesel power plant.
Course objectives
The participants will be able to understand and explain the:
- Working principle of the diesel engine and its components
- Design and function of the auxiliary systems
- Design and function of the main alternator and the electrical systems
- Function of the control system
Syllabus
- The diesel engine:
- Energy conversion, efficiencies and diesel engine types and features
- Design and function of the major engine components
- The auxiliary systems:
- Review of the systems by means of the P&I diagrams with lists plus interpretation of the symbols and TAG numbers used
- Identification of components and instruments in the systems
- The electrical systems:
- Function of the generator and transformers
- Review of the electrical systems by means of the overall single-line diagrams and identification of components
- The control system:
- Introduction to operator work stations and interaction with the process