The Course: Electrical Systems Associated with Power Generation Systems offers you a unique opportunity to enter a booming sector, where the demand for qualified professionals continues to grow. In a world where energy is a vital resource, understanding the fundamentals of electrical engineering and the configuration of power station electrical systems is essential. This course will train you in the design and regulation of systems, covering critical aspects such as short-circuits, voltage drops and stability. Furthermore, you will learn about the specification, procurement and maintenance of large pieces of equipment such as transformers, alternators and motors, equipping you with key skills to tackle the challenges of the sector. The protection of this equipment will also be a key focus, ensuring you are prepared to implement safe and efficient solutions. By taking part, you will position yourself at the forefront of a field that is essential for sustainable development and technological innovation.
Electrical systems associated with power generation systems
Energy
60 hours
Introduction
Objectives
- To understand the fundamentals of electrical engineering in order to analyse electrical power generation systems.
- Identify electrical configurations in power stations to improve operational efficiency.
- Describe the design features of transformers, alternators and motors.
- Analyse mathematical models to optimise the design of large electrical equipment.
- To assess specification and maintenance criteria for large electrical equipment.
- Design systems taking into account short circuits, voltage drops and stability.
- Apply the principles of voltage and frequency regulation in electrical systems.
Table of Contents
TEACHING UNIT 1. FUNDAMENTALS OF ELECTRICAL ENGINEERING
Introduction
Components and laws of electrical circuits
Direct current circuits
Single-phase alternating current circuits
Circuits in balanced three-phase alternating current
TEACHING UNIT 2. CONFIGURATION OF THE ELECTRICAL SYSTEM OF A POWER STATION
Introduction
Power train
Generation substation
Support services
TEACHING UNIT 3. CONSTRUCTION ASPECTS OF LARGE EQUIPMENT: TRANSFORMERS, ALTERNATORS, MOTORS
Design and description of transformers
References.
TEACHING UNIT 4. CONSTRUCTION ASPECTS OF LARGE EQUIPMENT: TRANSFORMERS, ALTERNATORS, MOTORS (PART II)
Design and description of alternators
References
TEACHING UNIT 5. DESIGN ASPECTS OF LARGE EQUIPMENT: TRANSFORMERS, ALTERNATORS, MOTORS (PART III)
Design and description of engines.
References
TEACHING UNIT 6. MATHEMATICAL MODELS OF LARGE POWER-GENERATING PLANT
Introduction
Transformers
Induction motors
Synchronous machines
Bibliography
TEACHING UNIT 7. SPECIFICATION, PURCHASE AND MAINTENANCE OF LARGE EQUIPMENT: TRANSFORMERS, ALTERNATORS, MOTORS. (PART I)
Introduction
TEACHING UNIT 8. SPECIFICATION, PURCHASE AND MAINTENANCE OF LARGE EQUIPMENT: TRANSFORMERS, ALTERNATORS, MOTORS. (PART II)
Transformers
Appendix. Description of transformer tests
References.
TEACHING UNIT 9. SPECIFICATION, PURCHASE AND MAINTENANCE OF LARGE EQUIPMENT: TRANSFORMERS, ALTERNATORS, MOTORS. (PART III)
Alternators
Appendix to the Description of Tests and Inspections of Alternators
References
TEACHING UNIT 10. SPECIFICATION, PURCHASE AND MAINTENANCE OF LARGE EQUIPMENT: TRANSFORMERS, ALTERNATORS, MOTORS. (PART IV)
Engines
Appendix. Description of engine tests and inspections
References
TEACHING UNIT 11. DESIGN OF THE ELECTRICAL SYSTEM OF A POWER STATION
Introduction
Short circuits
Voltage drops
Stability
Bibliography
TEACHING UNIT 12. REGULATION USING POWER STATIONS
Introduction
Principles of automatic control
Voltage regulation
Frequency control
TEACHING UNIT 13. PROTECTION: GENERAL PRINCIPLES. PROTECTION OF GENERATORS, TRANSFORMERS AND MOTORS
Overview of protection systems
Generator protection devices
Engine guards
Transformer protection
Appendices