Print this page An Introduction to Diesel-Electric Generating Plants
J. Paul Guyer, P.E., R.A., Fellow ASCE, Fellow AEI
Course Outline
1. Designs for Diesel-Electric Generating Plants
2. Synchronous Generators, Excitation and Regulation
3. Engine Controls and Instruments
4. Generator Controls and Protection
This course includes a multiple-choice quiz at the end, which is designed to enhance the understanding of the course materials.
Learning Objective
At the conclusion of this course, the student will:
- Learn about the equipment and facilities needed for diesel-electric generating plants;
- Learn how to determine needed plant capacity;
- Learn about spinning reserve and its importance in a power generating system;
- Learn about fuel selection for diesel-electric generators;
- Learn about engine controls and instrumentation; and
- Learn about unit starting methods.
Intended Audience
This course is intended for electrical and mechanical engineers and other design and construction professionals wanting to learn the fundamentals of designing diesel-electric generating plants for facilities where utility power is not available or where a source of backup or emergency power is needed.
Benefit for Attendee
This course will give engineers and other design and construction professionals an introduction to the selection of diesel-electric generating units for prime and emergency/standby duty power systems, design of the associated plant buildings, and system operations.
Course Introduction
This course is an introduction to the equipment, facilities and operational requirements for diesel-electric power generating plants.
About Course Author
Paul Guyer is a registered mechanical engineer, civil engineer, fire protection engineer and architect with over 35 years experience in the design of buildings and related infrastructure. For an additional 9 years he was a senior-level advisor to the California Legislature on infrastructure and capital outlay issues. He has designed and supervised the design of hundreds of construction projects requiring the preparation of detailed working drawings and specifications for federal, state and local public agencies and private companies. He is a graduate of Stanford University and has held numerous national, state and local positions with the American Society of Civil Engineers and National Society of Professional Engineers.
Course Content
The course content is contained in the following PDF file:
An Introduction to Diesel-Electric Generating Plants
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Course Summary
This course will give you professional tools that will allow you to move forward and address diesel-electric power generating issues including equipment selection and plant design.
Quiz
Once you finish studying the above course content, you need to take a quiz to obtain the PDH credits.
DISCLAIMER: The materials contained in the online course are not intended as a representation or warranty on the part of PDH Center or any other person/organization named herein. The materials are for general information only. They are not a substitute for competent professional advice. Application of this information to a specific project should be reviewed by a registered architect and/or professional engineer/surveyor. Anyone making use of the information set forth herein does so at their own risk and assumes any and all resulting liability arising therefrom.
