The course Engineering and Maintenance Management of Power Stations offers you the opportunity to enter a growing sector that is essential to the smooth running of the energy infrastructure. In an environment where efficiency and sustainability are key, this online course focuses on equipping you with the skills needed to manage the life cycle of electrical installations. You will learn everything from predictive maintenance techniques and reliability-centred strategies to equipment management mechanical y electric. There is high demand for qualified professionals in this field, and the course prepares you to tackle current and future challenges, enhancing your professional profile and making you more competitive in the job market. With a comprehensive approach, you will delve into advanced concepts such as testing technology and the use of non-destructive testing, ensuring that you gain a thorough understanding of maintenance engineering and management.
Engineering and maintenance management of power stations
Introduction
Objectives
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Understanding the function maintenance and its importance in power stations.
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Identify and apply types of maintenance and predictive techniques.
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To evaluate maintenance strategies focused on reliability.
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Analysing the organisational structure for management purposes efficient maintenance.
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Apply non-destructive testing techniques when inspecting components.
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Managing the life cycle of power stations using key parameters.
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Carry out proper maintenance on equipment electric y mechanical.
Table of Contents
TEACHING UNIT 1. MAINTENANCE ENGINEERING
Part I: Maintenance Engineering
The maintenance function: current context, definition and objectives
Types of maintenance
Predictive maintenance techniques
Maintenance strategies
Reliability-centred maintenance (RCM)
Some concepts in maintenance engineering: reliability, maintainability, availability, safety and dependability
Facilities technology and the life cycle of facilities. The PAS 55 draft standard and the ISO 55000 standards
Part II: Organisation and management of maintenance
Maintenance organisational structure
Procedures for carrying out maintenance work
Technical maintenance programme
Human resources management
Dashboard of indicators and analysis of results
Management analysis
TEACHING UNIT 2. NON-DESTRUCTIVE TESTING
Definition
Visual inspection techniques
Visual inspection procedures. Requirements
Ultrasound
Induced currents
Magnetic particles
Penetrating liquids
TEACHING UNIT 3. LIFE CYCLE MANAGEMENT OF POWER STATIONS
Introduction
Objective
Basic concepts
Methodology
Key parameters for life cycle monitoring
TEACHING UNIT 4. MAINTENANCE OF MECHANICAL EQUIPMENT
Valves and actuators
Pump Maintenance
Steam turbine maintenance
Compressor maintenance
TEACHING UNIT 5. MAINTENANCE OF ELECTRICAL EQUIPMENT
Batteries and rectifiers
Rotating machines (alternators and motors)
Transformers
Electrical switchgear
TEACHING UNIT 6. I&C MAINTENANCE
Instrumentation Calibration
Control system