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This 5 day course will teach participants the electrical operation of three phase AC generators and how to maintain, test and troubleshoot them.
It is 50% hands on and is customized to the unique need of each client and their own equipment.
Our instructors all have 35+ years of experience with industrial generation and control.
Who should attend: Anyone responsible for generators and their management
You will be able to: Safely, efficiently and effectively maintain generators
Unfortunately, this course does not currently have any upcoming dates.
Yet, if you're interested in it, please chat with our sales team
or fill out a quote request so we can get one scheduled in your area.
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Terry Leblanc, Quilliq Energy Corp"The information and method of delivery is second to none. Found the information was custom tailored for our line of work. Top instruction and field knowledge. More than highly recommend this course."
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James Edwards, Qulliq Energy Corp"The course was tailored to our specific field of work. I now have a more in depth knowledge of my everyday tasks. I would recommend this course to anyone in the Power Generation Field."
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Sateana Goupil, Qulliq Energy Corp"The instructor gave an informative and detailed course on Generator & Alternator Maintenance. His ability to communicate various functions and uses for individual devices will enable me to be more competent and confident at my job as an electrician. Material covered on Diesel engines will allow me to...
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Jules Pineau, Qulliq Energy Corp"This was a very good course and I totally enjoyed it. All materials, presentations of this course is very pertinent to our job here at QEC Iqaluit. The hands on part was very good, which expanded our knowledge of Alternator testing via the 3 terminal Megger. I highly recommend this course; it is very...
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Lazarous Masiyiwa, Qulliq Energy Corp"Essential course for Diesel Power Generation. Excellent instructor."
Course topics
I. ALTERNATORS (SYNCHRONOUS GENERATORS)
Objective:
II. AUTOMATIC VOLTAGE REGULATORS
Objective:
III. GOVERNOR FUNDAMENTALS
Objective:
View all topicsI. ALTERNATORS (SYNCHRONOUS GENERATORS)
Objective:
- Configurations
- Armatures
- Connections
- Temperature and Environment
- Insulation Systems
II. AUTOMATIC VOLTAGE REGULATORS
Objective:
- Generator Characteristics
- Manual Excitation Control
- Automatic Excitation Control
- Frequency and Frequency Regulation
- Frequency and Frequency Regulation
- Frequency and Frequency Regulation
- Voltage and Voltage Regulation
- Voltage Regulator Stability
- Types Of Sensing Circuits
- Power Input Circuit
- Frequency Compensation
- Fault Current Support
- Excitation Support Systems
- Power System Stabilizers
III. GOVERNOR FUNDAMENTALS
Objective:
- Mechanical Governing
- Unstable Governor
- Speed Droop Governor
- Isochronous Governor
- Prime Movers with Isolated Loads
- Prime Movers Tied to Utility Power
- Proportional Electronic Governor Systems
- Electronic Governing
- Actuator Elements
- Electronic Isochronous and Droop Speed Control
- Isochronous Load Sharing
- Electrical Governing Versus Mechanical Governing
- Digital Governing and Controls
IV. ENGINE PROTECTIVE CONTROLS
Objective:
- Basic Components
- Lubrication
- Cooling
- Overspeed
- Miscellaneous
- Alarms
- Shutdown
- Generator Instrumentation
V. LOAD BANKS
Objective:
- Alternator Loading Considerations
- Load Bank Applications
- Portable Load Banks
- Permanent Load Banks
- Radiator Load Banks
- Medium Voltage Load Banks
- Load Bank Controls
VI. AUTOMATIC TRANSFER SWITCHES
Objective:
- Supplying Emergency Power
- Transferring Power
- Manual Devices
- Automatic Devices
- Controlling Automatic Transfer Switches
- Transferring Motor Loads with Automatic Transfer Switches
- Ground-Fault Protection
- Open Transition Transfer Switches
- Closed Transition Transfer Switches
- Automatic Transfer Systems
- Maintaining Emergency Power
- Transfer Systems
- System Faults
- Motor Load Considerations
- Testing
- Maintenance
VII. PARALLELING GENERATORS
Objective:
- Electric Power System
- Parallel Operation of Generators
- The Control Strategy
- Synchronization
- Protective Strategy
- Failure Modes
- The Protective Relaying Scheme
- Islanding
- Suitable Protective Schemes
- Dedicated Interconnect Circuit
- Medium Voltage Interconnect
VIII. TROUBLESHOOTING ON-SITE POWER GENERATION SYSTEMS
Objective:
- Applicability
- The Common Troubleshooting Process
- The Formal Troubleshooting Process
- Case Studies
- Conclusion
- Practical Troubleshooting Tools
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Norm Jewitt
Years of Experience41He began his career in the electrical trade by engaging in construction activities at a potash mine located west of Saskatoon, Saskatchewan. Since then, he has accumulated experience in various facets of the electrical trade, including construction, commissioning, and maintenance.Norm has contributed his skills to the commercial, industrial, and mining sectors. Additionally, he successfully managed...
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Zach Heisinger, Maka PowerI was very green on all things to do with this course. Norm provides a very good understanding of not only why we are testing but also how each machine works. I feel very confident I will be able to further my knowledge of this with more practice with our own equipment in the shop.
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Stewart Denby, Rev EngineeringNorm was very good at teaching and explaining the course materials. His knowledge of low and medium circuit breakers, protective devices, and all their components was evident in the training/ teaching he shared with us. Overall it was a great course with lots of knowledge.
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Doug Power, ChampionXNorm was personable and relatable to real life scenarios. He was patient and helpful to those who had struggle and helped along the way to keep everyone up to par.
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Wayne Jeffrey
Years of Experience44Wayne joined Canada Training Group with over 40 years of knowledge and experience in the Electrical and Instrumentation industry. As a Master Electrician and Journeyman Instrument Mechanic, Wayne offers a unique perspective to training that provides solid theory with practical applications gained through years of work in the industry. Wayne’s oilfield and agriculture experience encompasses maintenance...
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Zachary Lee, EDS Pumps & Water TreatmentWayne was a great teacher who was very knowledgeable and had a great teaching style. I really enjoyed learning from him.
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Aron Orlowski, Trans Northern Pipelines Inc.Wayne was very knowledgeable on the topics of Arc Flash and LOTO. He was engaging and kept it interesting.
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Todd Bicklmeier, Canfor PulpWayne is very knowledgeable and provides a good learning environment.
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Edward Rideout
Years of Experience57Ed Rideout has been involved with the electrical field in many ways for nearly 54 years. His electrical experience started when he was just out of vocational school and was hired as the sole electrician at a local fish plant in charge of six fishing trawlers, a power house and a fish plant facility. In 1975 Ed went on to work with Nova Scotia Power, first as an apprentice electrician in a generating...
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Shawn Berube, Ditech Testing Inc.I appreciated Ed's relevant experience and his ability to accurately convey said experience in the course. It is an eye-opener for me, as my electrical training is not as extensive as my co-workers.
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Toby A. Hall, SWEB Development LPEd is very knowledgeable of the topic, he presents the material in a way that everyone can understand and feels welcome to participate.
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Jordan Higgins, Alliance Energy"Ed was very knowledgeable and approachable. For guys like me who are in the field and on the tools, it's so valuable to have someone who has been there & knows how it really is."
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Jim Roberts
Years of Experience46Jim Roberts brings over 43 years of experience in the electrical field. A graduate from the Georgian College Electrical Engineering program, he started his career at Toronto Hydro Electrical Systems as a High Voltage Underground Cable Fault Technician then proceeded to Toronto Transit Commission where he obtained his red seal 309A electrical license and became a Maintenance/Construction Electrician...
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Jason Manning, Enbridge Pipelines Inc.Jim was knowledgeable and delivered the content in an easy to follow format.
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Mario DiDonato, SofSurfacesGood information for getting a good base knowledge of arc flash and hazards.
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Richards Rogers, Daam Galvanizing"Jim was a very good teacher, super knowledgeable and patient. He did not cut corners and took the time to make sure everyone was 100% on topic."
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"The information and method of delivery is second to none. Found the information was custom tailored for our line of work. Top instruction and field knowledge. More than highly recommend this course."
Terry Leblanc, Quilliq Energy Corp -
"The course was tailored to our specific field of work. I now have a more in depth knowledge of my everyday tasks. I would recommend this course to anyone in the Power Generation Field."
James Edwards, Qulliq Energy Corp -
"The instructor gave an informative and detailed course on Generator & Alternator Maintenance. His ability to communicate various functions and uses for individual devices will enable me to be more competent and confident at my job as an electrician. Material covered on Diesel engines will allow me to...
Sateana Goupil, Qulliq Energy Corp -
"This was a very good course and I totally enjoyed it. All materials, presentations of this course is very pertinent to our job here at QEC Iqaluit. The hands on part was very good, which expanded our knowledge of Alternator testing via the 3 terminal Megger. I highly recommend this course; it is very...
Jules Pineau, Qulliq Energy Corp -
"Essential course for Diesel Power Generation. Excellent instructor."
Lazarous Masiyiwa, Qulliq Energy Corp
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