Power Generation and Transmission

Upon the successful completion of this course, each participant will be able to:

• ​Identify the main components of the power generation system and its functions.
• Draw a block diagram of the auxiliary systems.
• State the purpose of a gas or steam turbine.
• List the function of turbine components.
• Explain the starting sequence of a gas turbine.
• Identify turbine variables and how are controlled speed, pressure and temperature.
• State the meaning of excitation.
• State the function of these auxiliary systems.
• State why loads need to be shed and identify under what circumstances this would need to be done.
• Demonstrate and explain the procedure and conditions for synchronizing two generators.
• Draw a block diagram of the excitation system.
• Draw a line diagram indicating the protection requirements for a medium sized generator.
• Demonstrate and explain the requirements and precautions for startup, synchronizing and generator loading procedures.
• Explain the requirements of a design data sheet for a power generator.
• Describe the function of governors in different mode of operations.
• Explain the steps necessary to put a generator on line and off load.
• Explain how to increase the loading of a generator