ABOUT THIS VIRTUAL INSTRUCTOR LED TRAINING (VILT)
This 5 half-day virtual course provides a detailed description of all the
methods used to reduce the heat rate (increase the efficiency) of pulverized
coal and circulating fluidized bed (CFB) coal power plants. All the processes,
operational and maintenance activities, capital projects, technical options,
potential initiatives and incentives to implement upgrades/repairs for
increasing the plant efficiency will be covered in detail.
Training Objectives
* Calculate the Heat Rate of Coal Power Plants: Learn all the methods used to
calculate the heat rate of coal power plants
* Benefits of Lowering the Heat Rate of Coal Power Plants: Understand all the
benefits of lowering the heat rate of coal power plants
* Methods Used to Improve Coal Power Plants Heat Rate: Gain a thorough
understanding of all the methods used to improve the heat rate of coal power
plants
* Processes, Operational and Maintenance Activities: Discover all the
processes, operational and maintenance activities used to improve the heat
rate of coal power plants
* Capital Projects Used to Improve the Heat Rate: Learn about all the capital
projects used to improve the heat rate of coal power plants
* Technical Options for Improving the Heat Rate: Understand all the technical
options used to improve the heat rate of coal power plants
* Potential Initiatives and Incentives to Implement Upgrades/Repairs for
Improving the Heat Rate: Discover all the potential initiatives and
incentives to implement upgrades/repairs for improving the heat rate of coal
power plants
* Factors Affecting Coal Power Plant Efficiency and Emissions: Learn about all
the factors which affect coal power plants efficiency and emissions
* Areas in Pulverized Coal and Circulating Fluidized Bed (CFB) Power Plants
where Efficiency Loss Can Occur: Discover all the areas in pulverized coal
and circulating fluidized bed (CFB) power plants where efficiency loss can
occur
* Optimize the Operation of Coal Power Plant Equipment and Systems to improve
the Plant Heat Rate: Understand all the techniques and methods used to
optimize the operation of coal power plant equipment and systems to improve
the plant heat rate
* Coal Power Plant Equipment and Systems: Learn about various coal power plant
equipment and systems including boilers, superheaters, reheaters, steam
turbines, governing systems, deaerators, feedwater heaters, coal-handling
equipment, transformers, generators and auxiliaries
Target Audience
* Engineers of all disciplines
* Managers
* Technicians
* Maintenance personnel
* Other technical individuals
Training Methods
The VILT will be delivered online in 5 half-day sessions comprising 4 hours per
day, with 1 x 10 minutes break per day, including time for lectures, discussion,
quizzes and short classroom exercises.
Additionally, some self-study will be requested. Participants are invited but
not obliged to bring a short presentation (10 mins max) on a practical problem
they encountered in their work. This will then be explained and discussed during
the VILT. A short test or quiz will be held at the end the course.
The instructor relies on a highly interactive training method to enhance the
learning process. This method ensures that all the delegates gain a complete
understanding of all the topics covered. The training environment is highly
stimulating, challenging, and effective because the participants will learn by
case studies which will allow them to apply the material taught to their own
organization.
Trainer
Your specialist course leader has more than 32 years of practical engineering
experience with Ontario Power Generation (OPG), one of the largest electric
utility in North America. He was previously involved in research on power
generation equipment with Atomic Energy of Canada Limited at their Chalk River
and Whiteshell Nuclear Research Laboratories.
While working at OPG, he acted as a Training Manager, Engineering Supervisor,
System Responsible Engineer and Design Engineer. During the period of time, he
worked as a Field Engineer and Design Engineer, he was responsible for the
operation, maintenance, diagnostics, and testing of gas turbines, steam
turbines, generators, motors, transformers, inverters, valves, pumps,
compressors, instrumentation and control systems. Further, his responsibilities
included designing, engineering, diagnosing equipment problems and recommending
solutions to repair deficiencies and improve system performance, supervising
engineers, setting up preventive maintenance programs, writing Operating and
Design Manuals, and commissioning new equipment.
Later, he worked as the manager of a section dedicated to providing training for
the staff at the power stations. The training provided by him covered in detail
the various equipment and systems used in power stations.
In addition, he has taught courses and seminars to more than four thousand
working engineers and professionals around the world, specifically Europe and
North America. He has been consistently ranked as 'Excellent' or 'Very Good' by
the delegates who attended his seminars and lectures.
He written 5 books for working engineers from which 3 have been published by
McGraw-Hill, New York. Below is a list of the books authored by him;
* Power Generation Handbook: Gas Turbines, Steam Power Plants, Co-generation,
and Combined Cycles, second edition, (800 pages), McGraw-Hill, New York,
October 2011.
* Electrical Equipment Handbook (600 pages), McGraw-Hill, New York, March 2003.
* Power Plant Equipment Operation and Maintenance Guide (800 pages),
McGraw-Hill, New York, January 2012.
* Industrial Instrumentation and Modern Control Systems (400 pages), Custom
Publishing, University of Toronto, University of Toronto Custom Publishing
(1999).
* Industrial Equipment (600 pages), Custom Publishing, University of Toronto,
University of Toronto, University of Toronto Custom Publishing (1999).
Furthermore, he has received the following awards:
* The first 'Excellence in Teaching' award offered by PowerEdge, Singapore, in
December 2016
* The first 'Excellence in Teaching' award offered by the Professional
Development Center at University of Toronto (May, 1996).
* The 'Excellence in Teaching Award' in April 2007 offered by TUV Akademie (TUV
Akademie is one of the largest Professional Development centre in world, it
is based in Germany and the United Arab Emirates, and provides engineering
training to engineers and managers across Europe and the Middle East).
* Awarded graduation 'With Distinction' from Dalhousie University when
completed Bachelor of Engineering degree (1983).
Lastly, he was awarded his Bachelor of Engineering Degree 'with distinction'
from Dalhousie University, Halifax, Nova Scotia, Canada. He also received a
Master of Applied Science in Engineering (M.A.Sc.) from the University of
Ottawa, Canada. He is also a member of the Association of Professional Engineers
in the province of Ontario, Canada.
POST TRAINING COACHING SUPPORT (OPTIONAL)
To further optimise your learning experience from our courses, we also offer
individualized 'One to One' coaching support for 2 hours post training. We can
help improve your competence in your chosen area of interest, based on your
learning needs and available hours. This is a great opportunity to improve your
capability and confidence in a particular area of expertise. It will be
delivered over a secure video conference call by one of our senior trainers.
They will work with you to create a tailor-made coaching program that will help
you achieve your goals faster.
Request for further information about post training coaching support and fees
applicable for this.
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