OBJECTIVES OF THE TRAINING
The course provides a comprehensive overview of the general construction and operation of the main and auxiliary facilities used in power generation . The course uses open learning methods to allow candidates to plan their own study periods, developing their knowledge throughout the program on a schedule tailored to their needs.
BENEFITS OF THIS OPEN APPRENTICESHIP
- The course includes quizzes to help you check your progress
- Plan your own study periods and study anywhere
- Develop your knowledge at a pace that suits your needs
- Each module has built-in quizzes to help you check your progress
- The programme includes tutor-graded assignments and feedback to support your learning.
The course is suitable for the technical generation of engineers, recent graduates and unit operators.
COURSE AND CONTENT OF THE TRAINING
Module 1: Boiler Design
Design, construction and operating principles of boiler systems fired by biomass fuels.
Module 2: Combustion
Combustion processes and operating principles of boiler systems fired by biomass fuels.
Module 3: Steam Turbines
Brief development of the steam turbine, as well as modern construction techniques, operating principles and auxiliary systems.
Module 4: Boiler Water Management
Impurities in water and the need to treat water for use in steam boilers.
Module 5: Boiler Water Supply Systems
One function; construction and operation of a small modern boiler feedwater heating system.
Module 6: Cooling systems and auxiliaries
A function; construction and operation of auxiliary support systems found in small-scale biomass power plants.
Module 7: Electricity and Production
Basic units of electrical theory and three-phase alternating current generation.
Module 8: Control and Instrumentation
Basic units of measurement required for a control system.
Module 9: Plant Operations
Requirements and processes for cold start-up.
Module 10: Legal, safety and environmental issues
Basic understanding of many often complex legal, safety and environmental issues.
ENJOY THE BENEFITS OF E-LEARNING
- Plan your own study periods and study everywhere.
- Develop your knowledge at a pace adapted to your needs,
- Each module includes quizzes to help you check your progress.
- The programme includes tutor-graded assignments and feedback to support your learning.
WHY CHOOSE THE AFNOR GROUP?
- We are committed to the success of your training
- 40 years of experience in training
- 12 training centres around the world
- 17 e-learning modules
- 10,000 trainees per year
- Training courses leading to a diploma and certification (ICA, IRCA, etc.)
- A presence of 40 international locations