Power Generation Systems Training

• Define electricity

• Give an overview of atoms, electrons, protons and neutrons

• Explain what is meant by negative and positive charge

• Explain what is meant by electromotive force and voltage

• Define what is meant by an electric current

• Give an overview of relevant electrical standards

• Identify the purpose of electrical power systems

• Explain the role of generators in power systems

• Explain the key requirements of power system design

• Identify the three key stages in power systems design

• Identify the information that is required to ensure effective system design

• Identify the three different electrical load classifications

• Explain the purpose of a load schedule

• Explain what is meant by ‘the diversity factor’

• Explain why security of supply is vital to safe operations

• Explain what is meant by spinning reserve power

• Explain the requirements that should be considered when deciding upon the final design configuration

• Give examples of power sources for prime movers

• Describe how power generators operate

• Explain the role of gas turbine generators

• Explain the purpose of emergency generators

• Describe fault currents

• Identify load flow analysis requirements

• Explain what is meant by power system earthing

• Give an example of a fault level calculation

• Describe the role of electrical protection systems

• Explain what is meant by overload protection

• Explain the role of electrical protection systems

• Give an example of electrical discrimination

• Explain the purpose of power system metering

• Explain the role of voltage transformers

• Explain the role of generator control systems

• Describe the requirements of metering and indication equipment

• Identify different protection systems

• Give an overview of power system operation

• Describe what is meant by load shedding

• Explain how generated power is distributed

• Give an overview of switchgear

• Identify a common switchboard distribution arrangement

• Explain the role of power transformers

• Explain the role of power cabling

• Identify the main users of offshore electrical power

• Explain how electric motors operate

• Give an overview of uninterruptible Power Systems (UPSs)

Once you have completed the course, you will be asked a series of questions to check your knowledge and understanding. These are based on the learning objectives for the course and have a pass mark of 80%.

• Internet access - users will need a device with a web browser and internet connection

• System - runs on computers, tablets and mobile devices using Windows 7 and above and MAC OS devices running IOS 11 and above

• Browsers - Edge, Chrome, Firefox and Safari

• Minimum browser size - none

• Audio - requires device speaker or headphones