
Overview
Diesel generating plants have an important role in power plants as well as in industries and commercial installations to meet continuous and emergency standby power requirements.
A good knowledge of basic operation principles, layout requirements, associated components and maintenance practices for diesel power plants help the career development of many engineers and technicians in today’s world. Whatever your role in industry – designer, purchase engineer, installation contractor or maintenance engineer – a solid knowledge of diesel power plants is always useful.
Key facts
This Competency in Operation and Maintenance of Diesel Power Generating Plants course from Engineering Institute of Technology is designed to allow you to become familiar with various aspects of diesel generating power plants for practical application in three (3) months.
Examples will be taken from various industrial standard practices regarding the construction, layouts, application and maintenance procedures followed for reliable and trouble free operation of diesel power plants. The various tests to be conducted during commissioning and maintenance checks to ensure proper and long term operation of diesel power plants will also be covered in the course.Some of the essential systems such as fuel oil layouts, lube oil requirements and control circuitry will also be covered.
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Modules include
- Diesel Technology and Classifications
- Basic Engine Design and Ratings
- Fuel Oil Systems and Ratings
- Lube Oil Systems
- Generators
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Duration
- Part-time
- 3 months
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We are not aware of any specific GRE, GMAT or GPA grading score requirements for this programme.
English requirements
We are not aware of any English requirements for this programme.
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General requirements
CRICOS Provider Number - 03567C
- Although there are no formal entrance requirements, these courses are aimed at those working in industry in technical positions who want to upskill or cross-skill in a particular field.
- You will need to provide us an official identification document, which includes your name (this must match the name used in your application) and a photograph. An acceptable official identification document includes either a copy of a current passport, drivers licence, ID card, or other official licence which includes a photograph of yourself.
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- Please ensure you book your place at least one week before the start date of the program.