Operation and Maintenance of Hydroelectric Power Plants

Industry-Specific
Digital Skills

Energy

Duration

100h

PRESENTATION

Discover the exciting world of renewable energy with our course Operation and Maintenance of Hydroelectric Power Plants. In a world where sustainability and energy efficiency are crucial, hydroelectric power plants play a vital role. This sector is booming, driving a growing demand for skilled professionals. With our course, you’ll gain essential knowledge about hydraulic turbines such as Pelton, Francis, or Kaplan, and you'll learn about the structure and types of hydroelectric power plants, including small-scale plants. In addition, you'll delve into the technology behind hydroelectric power plants, exploring components such as gates and valves, and you'll master the exploitation strategies and maintenance of both both mechanical and electrical equipment. Take advantage of this opportunity to train in a field with high job demand and become an expert in hydropower.

Objectives

The main objective of this course Operation and Maintenance of Hydroelectric Power Plants is to provide a general overview of the various approaches to the operation and maintenance of the industrial facilities, focusing on the theoretical foundations, regulations, and main equipment used in hydroelectric power plants.

Syllabus

TEACHING UNIT 1. HYDRAULIC TURBINES Introduction Pelton Turbines Francis Turbines Propeller Turbines Kaplan Turbines Bulb Turbines Michell-Banki or Cross-Flow Turbines Bearings Cavitation in Hydraulic Turbines TEACHING UNIT 2. HYDROELECTRIC POWER GENERATION. STRUCTURE AND TYPES. TYPES OF POWER PLANTS. SMALL-SCALE POWER PLANTS General Description Types of Power Generation Run-of-river Falls Regulated Falls Reversible Pumping Stations Mini-Power Plants TEACHING UNIT 3. TECHNOLOGICAL DESCRIPTION OF HYDROELECTRIC POWER PLANTS Introduction Screen Racks Screen Cleaners Weirs Gates Sliding Gates Wagon Gates Crawler Gates Taintor or Segment Gates Other Gates Valves Electrical Equipment TEACHING UNIT 4. OPERATION AND MAINTENANCE OF HYDROELECTRIC POWER PLANTS Introduction Operation Maintenance Civil Engineering Maintenance Mechanical Equipment Maintenance Electrical Equipment Maintenance
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