The British Academy for Training and Development offers a course on the technical management of power generation stations. The variety of power generation stations corresponds to the diverse energy sources used in this field. Although the technologies employed vary from one station to another, the units that make up these stations rely on similar systems that operate based on two main stages. The first stage involves converting the available natural energy into kinetic mechanical energy using the appropriate turbines. The second stage is converting mechanical power into electrical power using electric generators.

These power stations depend on various types of fuel, which is converted into thermal energy after combustion and then into kinetic energy. This is done either by directly utilizing combustion gases, as seen in gas turbine and diesel power stations, or by heating water and utilizing steam pressure to drive the turbines. This mechanical power is transmitted to electric generators via a shaft, which in turn converts it into electrical power according to specific standards that are automatically regulated by the control systems of these stations.

Target Audience for Participation in the Technical Management Course for Power Generation Stations:

• Managers and Supervisors of Electric Power Generation Stations
• Engineers and Technicians
• Managers of Engineering and Electrical Departments in various private and public institutions
• Anyone looking to develop themselves in this field

Objectives of the Technical Management Course for Power Generation Stations:

By the end of the course, participants will achieve the following benefits:

• Gain knowledge and updated technical information in the operation and maintenance of diesel power generation stations.
• Familiarize participants with the basic principles of operating and maintaining generation stations using diesel generators.
• Develop the necessary skills for participants to make decisions that help protect equipment and personnel during work.
• Ability to reduce costs while maintaining performance quality and work standards.
• Ability to prepare and qualify trainees to perform maintenance and repair tasks for diesel power generation equipment.
• Understand the advantages and disadvantages of electric power generation stations.

Administrative Skills for Technical Managers

• Business planning and goal setting.
• Internal organization of units, task division, and distribution.
• Defining corresponding responsibilities and authorities.
• Rules for monitoring and periodic evaluation.

Effectiveness of Team Management

• Nature and importance of teams.
• Steps for team formation and development.
• Leading team members.
• Guiding and coordinating team efforts.
• Decision-making and problem-solving.
• Resolving conflicts among team members.
• Improving team performance.

Methods of Electric Power Generation and Diesel Power Plants

• Types of electric power generation methods.
• General concept of diesel generators.
• Operating diesel power plants.
• Operating diesel generators in parallel.
• Using a synchronization system.

Maintenance and Faults

• Understanding the philosophy and strategy of maintenance.
• Electrical maintenance for diesel power plants.
• Mechanical maintenance for diesel power plants.
• Causes and symptoms of faults and repair of diesel generators of any type.
• Maintenance of the cooling water system.
• Detailed explanation of all faults and how to handle them.