BENEFITS OF THIS OPEN APPRENTICESHIP
Each module is divided into easily identifiable sections.
- The course includes quizzes to help you check your progress,
- On successful completion, candidates receive an industry-recognised certificate detailing the modules taken and the grades achieved,
- 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.
At the end of the course you will be able to :
- Implementing appropriate methods
- On successful completion, candidates receive an industry-recognised certificate detailing the modules taken and the grades achieved.
WHO IS CONCERNED?
This training is aimed at people employed or wishing to become employed as operators in CHP or CCGT plants.
COURSE AND CONTENT OF THE TRAINING
Module 1: An overview of cogeneration and CCGT
A first overview of cogeneration and CCGT
Reasons for the growth of CHP and CCGT
Module 2: Gas Turbines (2 books)
Theory and construction of the gas turbine and cycle
Safety features for the operator
Important safety indicators
Cooling and lubrication systems
Starting arrangements for various types of gas turbines
Fire-fighting provisions for gas turbines
Module 3: Internal combustion engines
Basic theory and construction of the internal combustion engine
Advantages of using internal combustion engines in CHP and CCGT plants
Module 4: Heat Recovery Steam Generators
Basic principles of steam generation and operation of the HRSG
Components that make up a typical HRSG
Additional and auxiliary cooking
The condensate and supply system
Module 5: Steam Turbines (2 books)
Development of steam turbines Main components of a steam turbine
Control the intake and extraction of steam
Role of the turbine governor
Turbine condition monitoring
The function of the condenser and support systems
Protective devices for steam turbines
Starting and loading of steam turbines
Module 6: Electrical Systems
Basic principles of magnetism and electricity
The operation of electric motors in CCGT and CHP
The principle of three-phase systems
Module 7: Auxiliary Plant Systems
Auxiliary plant found at CCGT and CHP sites
Fire protection systems
Auxiliary boilers and demineralisation plant
Use of air at sites and DC power supplies
Typical fuel measurement and monitoring systems
Module 8: Water Treatment Systems
Use of demineralised water
Demineralization plant for make-up and regeneration
Health and Safety legislation for demineralisation plants
Module 9: Control and Instrumentation Systems
Instrumentation on CCGT and CHP sites
Recording of plant operational data
Module 10: Operations
Main responsibilities of the plant operator
Daily tasks of a plant operator
Preparing a plant for start-up
Incident logging and reporting
Abnormal operations
Basic plant status monitoring
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
