Electrical Generators and Excitation Systems, Partial Discharge, Diagnostic Testing, and Protective Systems- Selection, Applications, Operation, Refurbishment, Troubleshooting, and Maintenance

Start Date End Date Venue Fees (US $)
12 Apr 2026 Dubai, UAE $ 3,900 Register
13 Sept 2026 Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia $ 4,500 Register
06 Dec 2026 Riyadh, KSA $ 3,900 Register

Electrical Generators and Excitation Systems, Partial Discharge, Diagnostic Testing, and Protective Systems- Selection, Applications, Operation, Refurbishment, Troubleshooting, and Maintenance

Introduction

Maximum efficiency, reliability, and longevity of electrical power generators such as the various types of generators and excitation systems and voltage control. These objectives can only be achieved by understanding the characteristics, selection criteria, common problems and repair techniques, preventive and predictive maintenance. This course is a must for anyone who is involved in the selection, applications, or maintenance and operation of an electrical generator. It provides the latest in technology. The course covers how these generators operate and provide guidelines and rules that must be followed for a successful operation.

Objectives

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

    • Describe how generator functions
    • Describe active and reactive power
    • Describe the major components used in the construction of an AC generator
    • Explain the operation and maintenance of the most common excitation systems
    • Explain how a speed governor alters generator output in response to a frequency deviation
    • Explain how the voltage regulator alters generator output in response to a voltage deviation
    • Discuss the causes and effects of both voltage and frequency oscillations and the impact they each have on power system dynamics
    • Discuss abnormal generator operation and recommended actions for generator protection.
    • Describe the various repair methods for defective component condition
    • Describe the procedures for the various generator tests and the safety precautions for the conducting of these electrical tests.

Training Methodology

This is an interactive course. There will be open question and answer sessions, regular group exercises and activities, videos, case studies, and presentations on best practice. Participants will have the opportunity to share with the facilitator and other participants on what works well and not so well for them, as well as work on issues from their own organizations. The online course is conducted online using MS-Teams/ClickMeeting.

Who Should Attend?

Managers, engineers, and technicians, responsible for the design, installation, testing machines, and maintenance and operation of electrical substations and power stations, who require to refresh their knowledge and skills in working with circuit breakers at high voltage levels.

Course Outline

Day 1: Fundamentals of power systems and symmetrical components

The meaning of phasors

Single-phase instantaneous power

Complex power, Personal computer program

Balanced three-phase circuits

Power in three-phase, Definition of symmetrical components,

Sequence networks of impedance loads

Sequence networks of series impedances

Power in sequence networks

Day 2: Fundamentals of excitation systems

What is the excitation system?

Why the excitation system is needed?

Operation of excitation system, Types of excitation systems,

Types of transmission lines (short, medium, and long)

Lossless transmission lines, Maximum power-flow

Reactive compensation techniques

Day 3: Excitation systems and AVR in power flow and symmetrical faults

The application of AVR in power flow and fault situations.

Direct solutions of linear algebraic equations

The solution of nonlinear algebraic equations

Power flow problems

Power flow solutions (Gauss-Seidel and Newton- Raphson)

Sparsity techniques, fast decoupled load flow

R-L series circuit transients, Three-phase short circuits

Bus impedance matrix, Bus admittance matrix

Personal computer program

Day 4: Power system controls and transient stability

Generator voltage control, Turbine governor control

Load frequency control, Economic dispatch

Swing equation, Synchronous machine model

Equal area criterion, Single and multi-machines stability

Day 5: Digital AVR and voltage regulator

Exciter principles, Voltage regulator

DC – AC exciter: theory of operation – main parts – advantages and Disadvantages – Troubleshooting – sparking problem and its remedy

Brushless exciter: theory of operation – main parts – advantages and disadvantages – troubleshooting

Static exciter: theory of operation – main parts – advantages and disadvantages – troubleshooting

Excitation system upgrading considerations and requirements

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