COURSE OVERVIEW

This practical and highly-interactive course includes various practical sessions and exercises. Theory learnt will be applied using our state-of-the-art simulators. 

 

This course is designed to provide participants with a detailed and up-to-date overview of Generator Excitation Systems & AVR: Selection, Commissioning, Operation, AC Generator Maintenance and Troubleshooting including AVR Adjustments. It covers the generator excitation systems, types of excitation systems and automatic voltage regulators (AVRs); the synchronous generator basics, control systems and reading and interpreting diagrams; the criteria for system selection and AVR selection parameters; and the commissioning procedures, safety and compliance and integration with power systems. 

 

Further, the course will also discuss the operational parameters, monitoring techniques and performance optimization; troubleshooting operational issues by identifying abnormal readings, diagnosing faults, implementing corrective actions and preventing recurrence; and the the maintenance scheduling, training and skill development, preventive maintenance practices and testing procedures. 

During this interactive course, participants will learn the calibration techniques, fault diagnosis, spare parts management and documentation and reporting; the advanced troubleshooting techniques covering signal tracing, oscilloscope usage, software diagnostics and intermittent fault detection; the AVR adjustments and upgrades including integration with renewable energy sources; the future trends in excitation systems comprising of digitalization and automation, remote monitoring capabilities, AI and machine learning applications and sustainability initiatives; and the emergency response planning covering contingency procedures, disaster recovery plans, communication protocols and training and drills.