Operation and Maintenance at Fossil Fuel Power Plants

Industry-Specific
Digital Skills

Energy

Duration

100h

PRESENTATION

The Course Operation and Maintenance at Fossil Fuel Power Plants It offers you the opportunity to delve into a sector that is vital to the global energy supply, where demand for workers continues to grow. This program is designed to provide you with an in-depth knowledge on the different types of fuels, such as solids, liquids, and gases, and its application in various power plants, from steam-water thermal plants to diesel and combined-cycle plants. You'll learn about the operation of steam generators and gas turbines, as well as essential maintenance for ensure its efficiency. In addition, the course explores innovations in cogeneration, a key technology for improving energy efficiency. This online course gives you the flexibility to acquire critical skills from anywhere, preparing you to tackle the challenges of a constantly evolving industry. Upon completion, you’ll be better positioned to contribute to effectively in the energy sector, with a comprehensive understanding of the technologies and processes that power fossil-fuel power plants.

Objectives

The main objective of this course is to provide a general overview of the various approaches to the operation and maintenance of the industrial facilities, focusing on the theoretical foundations, the regulation and main equipment at fossil fuel power plants.

Syllabus

TEACHING UNIT 1. FUELS 1. Solid fuels 2. Liquid fuels 3. Gaseous fuels TEACHING UNIT 2. WATER-STEAM THERMAL POWER PLANTS 1. Steam Generators 2. Technical Description of Water-Steam Thermal Power Plants 3. Chemical Control of the Water-Steam Cycle 4. Operation of Water-Steam Thermal Power Plants 5. Maintenance of Steam Generators TEACHING UNIT 3. COMBINED CYCLES 1. Gas Turbines 2. Technical Description of Combined Cycles 3. Operation of Combined Cycles 4. Maintenance of Gas Turbines TEACHING UNIT 4. DIESEL POWER PLANTS 1. Diesel generators 2. Technical description of diesel power plants 3. Operation of diesel power plants 4. Maintenance of diesel power plants TEACHING UNIT 5. COGENERATION 1. Cogeneration
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