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TRAINING CATALOGUE

Electronically, navigate by clicking on the titles.

Electricity Production

Electricity Transmission

Electricity Distribution

Above all, Sifoee offers custom training tailored to your needs.

For all inquiries, please contact us at +33 (0)4 82 53 96 77 or [email protected] .

Updated 11/11/2016

Electricity Production

Thermic & Gas Turbines

Diesel

Hydroelectric

Technology

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Combustion Turbine Management 3Combined Cycle: Principles 4Combined Cycle: Thermodynamic 5Combined Cycle: Water and Air Equipment 6Combined Cycle: Technology 7Combined Cycle: Control Loop Principles 8Fossil-fired: Principles 9Fossil-fired: Thermodynamic 10Fossil-fired: Combustion Equipment 11Fossil-fired: Steam Equipment 12Fossil-fired: Control Loop Principles 13Fossil-fired: Operating a Thermal Power Plant 14Chemistry of Water/Steam Circuits 15Systems of a Power Plant 16

Transformer / Alternator: Background Knowledge 17Transformer / Alternator: Advanced Course 18Operate a Power Plant on a Simulator 19Systems of a Power Plant 20

Systems of a Power Plant 21

Electrical Engineering: Background Knowledge 22Electrical Engineering: Advanced Course 23

Operation and Management of Industrial Gas Turbines

OBJECTIVE PEDAGOGY

Know how to operate a type 5000industrial combustion turbine withsupervision

Length of the course: 5 days for initialtraining

People concerned: Maintenance andoperations technicians

Theoretical and practical training onthe clients installationsIndividual testing of knowledge at theend of the courseA certificate attesting theparticipation in the course will besent to the employer

PROGRAM

The description and thecharacteristics of the GTThe management of TACThe roles and operation of auxiliarycircuitsNormal values for the operatingparametersStart-up and shutdown sequences,with descriptions of the main stepsChecks to be made before, duringand after starting the CT

The description of the DCS(distributed control system)Modes and conditions of the loadsettingThe mechanical and electricalprotections of the unit and adescription of their roleThe alarm thresholds and tripsSynchronisation in manual modeMonitoring of the main parametersMaintenance of the CT

Thermic & Gas Turbines 3

Underlying Principles of a Combined Gas and Fuel Cycle

OBJECTIVE PEDAGOGY

Understand the functioning of a combinedcycle and the various parts that make itup.

Length of the course: 4 days

Theoretical and practical training onthe clients' installationsUse of videos and industrialexamplesIndividual testing of knowledge at theend of the course

PROGRAM

The presentation and thecharacteristics of a combined cycleThe major economic balances for acombined cycleThe simplified flow diagram of acombined cycleIdentifying key materials (KKS andECS)The operating principles andtechnology of the main equipmentinvolved (GT, HRSG, ST, wet tower,cooling system, auxiliary circuits,etc.)Normal values for operatingparametersThe two thermodynamic cycles for acombined cycle

The various transformations ofenergy present in a combined cycleVariation in performance andefficiency of the unit and its maincomponentsThe different start-up and shutdownand behaviour of key equipmentOperating principlesElectricity production / consumptionbalanceEnvironmental constraints subject todifferent operations of the unitThe risks of failure of the majorcomponentsMaintenance principles

Thermic & Gas Turbines 4

Thermodynamic CyclesCombustion and Vapor Turbine

OBJECTIVE PEDAGOGY

Understand the thermodynamic principalsand functions (air/smoke andwater/steam) necessary for the operationof a cimbined cycle

Length of the course: 5 days

Theoretical and practical training onthe clients' installationsUse of videos and industrialexamplesIndividual testing of knowledge at theend of the course

PROGRAM

Combined cycle: thermodynamicThe principles of thermodynamicsMain thermodynamic units and theirusesThermodynamics in a combined cycleThe T.S and Mollier diagrams forwater and steamThe psychometric charts and T.S forairThe operation of the equipmentconstituting the thermodynamiccycle of a combined cycleThe energies of the transformationprocessThe different values of pressure,temperature and flow of air / smokeoperation in diagram form

Changing parameters duringtransient phasesPressure readings, temperature andwater hardness in the differentexchangers of the thermodynamiccycle according to diagramsThe power of the CT and compressorThe power of the exchangersThe power of STThe efficiency of a combined cycleCheck the drift of the installation bymonitoring the thermodynamicparametersHeritage preservation through theoptimization of thermodynamicparameters

Thermic & Gas Turbines 5

Equipment Technologies Used for Water and Air in a Combined Cycle

OBJECTIVE PEDAGOGY

Understand the workings andtechnologies of pumps and compressors.

Know the physical properties of water andair in the plants and the associated loadlosses.

Length of the course: 5 days

Theoretical and practical training onthe clients' installationsUse of videos and industrialexamplesIndividual testing of knowledge at theend of the course

People concerned:

Operating technicians

PROGRAM

The different kinds of pumps(displacement and centrifugal),compressors (CT and auxiliaries)used in a combined cycleThe values and calculations ofpressure and flowload losses of a hydraulic circuitThe application of Pascal's theoremThe main components of acentrifugal pumpThe pressure and the velocity of afluid at any point in a circuit(Bernoulli's theorem)Hydraulic power and electric pumpThe flow control means in a hydrauliccircuit

The main dysfunctions involvingcentrifugal pumps (water hammer,cavitation, vortex, etc.)The main compressor of the CTThe different kinds of auxiliarycompressorsCompression ratiosThe power of a compressorChanging parameters duringtransient phasesValues and calculations of pressureand flowThe monitoring of processparametersHeritage preservation by processparameter optimization

Thermic & Gas Turbines 6

Technologies of the Different Parts of a Gas and Fuel Combined Cycle

OBJECTIVE PEDAGOGY

Know how to operate a combined cyclethanks to a comprehensiveunderstanding of

the technologies of the differentparts of the machinethe monitoring of process parametersthe safety of the operation

Theoretical and practical training onthe clients' installationsUse of videos and industrialexamplesIndividual testing of knowledge at theend of the course

Length of the course: 5 days

PROGRAM

The suction box (air filters, anti-icing,fogging, bleed heating, securityclappets, etc.)Air filters (characteristics, mesh,monitoring, cleaning, etc.)The IGV (operation, maintenance,specifications, etc.)The compressor (lubrication, anti-surge valves, cooling, etc.)The combustion chamber (differenttypes of combustion chamber andburners, environmental, etc.)The expansion turbine (lubrication,bearing, cooling, etc.)

The recovery boiler (different types,post-combustion, economizer, drum,spray, heaters, reheaters,desuperheater, vents and drains,security organs, etc.)The steam turbine (inlet valves,different body, sealing, lubrication,turning gear, control and security ofoil, clutch, condenser, cooling systemetc.)The alternator (rotor, stator,excitation, lubrication, sealing circuit,cooling, etc.)The transformer (cooling, securityorgans, etc.)the electrical supply (main supply,secondary and emergency,emergency diesel, breaker,switchgear, etc.)

Thermic & Gas Turbines 7

Control Loop Principles Applied to Combined Cycles

OBJECTIVE PEDAGOGY

Understand the principles and the controlparameters of a combined cycle thatallow for manual operation of the plant.

Length of the course: 3 days

Theoretical trainingPractical training on images andschemesPractise manual operationPractical training on a simulator

PROGRAM

The control loop principlesThe characteristics of a stable orunstable stateOperating in an open and closed loopThe role of the enslavement loopThe role of the different componentsof a closed or open loopThe behaviour of the different actionsof a PID controllerThe different types of control andexamples (speed, flow, heat, level,etc.)

Different regulations of the combinedcycle (speed turbines, electricpower,exhausttemperature,combustionturbine, conditioningtemperature, fuel temperature,superheated steamtemperature,reheated steamtemperature, bypassHP/MP/LP, boiler levels,boiler flow, drum levels, smoketemperature, etc.)Analysis of operation of these controlloopsReading control diagramsOperating manually rather thanautomaticallySharing feedback

Thermic & Gas Turbines 8

Operating Principles Fuel Oil, Coal and Biomass PowerPlants

OBJECTIVE PEDAGOGY

Understand the functioning of a fuel-oil,coal and biomass-fired power station.

Understand the functioning of the varioushardware components.

Theoretical and practical training onthe client's installationsUse of videos and industrielexamplesIndividual testing of knowledge at theend of the course

Length of the course: 4 days

PROGRAM

The presentation and thecharacteristics of a thermal powerplantThe major economic balances for athermal power plantThe simplified flow diagram of athermal plantIdentifying key materials (KKS andECS)The operating principles andtechnology of main materials (fuelprocessing, combustion chamber,boiler, steam turbine, condenser,cooling system, heater stations, air-smoke circuit, auxiliary circuits, etc.)Normal values for the operatingparameters

The thermodynamic cycle of steamand extractions steamThe different energy transformationsFluctuations in performance andefficiency of the installation and itsmain componentsThe different start-up and shutdownand behaviour of key equipmentOperating principlesThe production / consumptionbalanceEnvironmental constraints subject todifferent operations of the facilityThe risks of failure of majorcomponentsMaintenance principles

Thermic & Gas Turbines 9

Fossil-fired Thermodynamic Cycle of a Steam Turbine

OBJECTIVE PEDAGOGY

Understand the thermodynamic principlesand functions necessary for water/steamtransformers in fuel-oil, coal and biomass-fired power stations.

Length of the course: 5 days

Theoretical and practical training onthe clients' installationsUse of videos and industrielexamplesIndividual testing of knowledge at theend of the course

PROGRAM

The principles of thermodynamicsMain thermodynamic units and theirusesThermodynamics in a thermal powerplantThe T.S and Mollier diagrams forwater and steamHow material components of thethermodynamic cycle of a powerplant workThe technology of the steam turbineThe transformation process ofenergiesPressure readings, temperature andflow of air / smoke during operationsin diagram form

Changing parameters duringtransient phasesPressure readings, temperature andwater hardness in the differentexchangers of the thermodynamiccycle in diagram formThe combustion powerThe power of the exchangersThe power of the steam turbineThe efficiency of a thermal powerplantMeasuring the drift of the installationby monitoring the thermodynamicparametersHeritage preservation through theoptimization of thermodynamicparameters

Thermic & Gas Turbines 10

Fossil-fired Power Plant Combustion Equipment Technology

OBJECTIVE PEDAGOGY

Understand the physical and chemicalprinciples of combustion in a fossil-firedfuel-oil, coal and biomass-fired powerstation.

Understand the working and technologyof all of the boiler's parts (combustionchamber and heat exchanger).

Theoretical and practical training onthe clients' installationsUse of videos and industrielexamplesIndividual testing of knowledge at theend of the course

Length of the course: 5 days

PROGRAM

The principles of the combustionThe different types of fuel, theiradvantages and disadvantagesFuel preparation (crushers, heatingstation, drying, filtration, etc.)Treatment of combustion residue(removal of slag, ash management,etc.)The different types and operation ofcombustion chambers and theirtechnologiesThe technology of burners andheating typeThe combustion chemistryThe redox combustionThe upper and lower heating valueThe comburivore powerThe fumigant power

The behaviour of the boilerThe management of excess airThe different heat transfers(convection, radiation andconduction)The optimization of processparametersThe various exchangers and theirtechnologiesThe power and performance of theexchangersMaintenance and cleaning of theboilerThe main reasons for boiler failureChanging parameters duringtransient phasesSmoke treatmentThe monitoring of processparametersPreservation facilities by optimizingprocess parameters

Thermic & Gas Turbines 11

Fossil-fired Power Plant Steam Turbine Equipment Technology

OBJECTIVE PEDAGOGY

Understand the physical and chemicalprinciples of a steam turbine, auxiliariesand water stations in a fossil-fired fuel-oil,coal and biomass-fired power station.

Length of the course: 5 days

Theoretical and practical training onthe clients' installationsUse of videos and industrialexamplesIndividual testing of knowledge at theend of the course

PROGRAM

The operation of steam turbinesDifferent types of steam turbinesused in a thermal power plantElements for admissionSteam turbines (rotor, stator, fixedpoints, abutments, bearings, sealing,mobile and fixed blades, etc.)Auxiliary (lubrication, bearings,turning gear, security, sealing steam,expansion etc.)Condensers (water boxes, tubeexpansion, cold spots, vacuumequipment, cleaning, explosionmembranes, leakage treatment, etc.)The various types of condensercooling circuit (open circuit, closedcircuit with cooling tower, etc.)The extraction pumps

Extraction reheating by steamDeaerator and feedwater tankFeedwater pumpsTypes of corrosion and theirconsequencesWater chemistry (pH, conductivity,silica, TAC, oxygen, etc.)The injection points and thetreatment in the water circuitThe water treatment of coolingtowersChanging parameters duringtransient phasesThe monitoring of processparametersPreservation of known data byprocess parameter optimisation

Thermic & Gas Turbines 12

Fossil-fired Power Plant Control Loop Principles

OBJECTIVE PEDAGOGY

Understand the principles and the controlparameters of a fossil-fired, fuel-oil, coaland biomass-fired power station.

Length of the course: 3 days

Theoretical trainingPractical training on images andschemataPractise manual operationPractical training on a simulator

PROGRAM

The principles of the control loopThe characteristics of a stable orunstable systemOperating in open and closed loopsThe role of an enslavement loopThe role of the different componentsof a closed or open loopThe behaviour of the different actionsof a PID controllerThe different types of regulation andexamples (speed, flow, temperature,level, etc.)

The different regulations of the unit(speed turbine, electric power, inletpressure, fuel temperature,superheated steam temperature,steam temperaturereheated,HP/MP/LP bypass, drumlevels, steam flow boilers, tanklevels, air flow, pressure ordepression combustion chamber,etc.)Analysis of operation of these controlloopsReading control diagramsOperating in manual mode ratherthan in automatic modeSharing feedback

Thermic & Gas Turbines 13

Fossil-fired Power Plant Operating a Thermal Power Plant

OBJECTIVE PEDAGOGY

Know how to start, operate and stop afossil-fired, fuel-oil, coal and biomass-fired power station while respectingrespecting the safety of personnel, how tooperate equipment and the quality of thenetwork.

Length of the course: 5 days

Theoretical and practical training onthe clients' installationsUse of videos, industrial examplesand client feedbackIndividual testing of knowledge at theend of the courseSummary of the course animated bya manager

PROGRAM

The principles of operating theinstallation of a power plantThe tools and the ergonomics of theoperating positionTypes of start-upThe start-up of the unit (preparationthe auxiliaries and circuits, electricalsupplies, fluids and fuel,commissioning of control loops,lubrication, turning gear, etc.)The different starting phases(ignition, synchronization, targetload)The engagement of the start-upphases associated with thepermissiveConstraints and threshold limitsOperating at steady load (control andmonitoring of process parameters,monitoring of demand, optimizing theparameters and yield, economiccontrols, etc.)Regulatory measures

Anomalies and failure management(detection, risk assessment, possibleactions, resolution of incidents withsearch root causes)The types of shut-down, theirdifferent stages as well as the knownand accepted proceduresConstraints and threshold limitsThe specific provisions andprocedures after shutdownConsignments installationThe plant maintenanceManagement and organization of theteamThe role and responsibility of eachmember of the team (manager,control room operator and fieldoperator)Management with maintenance teamand subcontractorsCompany proceduresPersonnel safety

Thermic & Gas Turbines 14

Chemistry of Water/Steam Circuits for Conventional Fired Power Stations

OBJECTIVE PEDAGOGY

Acquire the principles andunderstand the importance of havinga good chemistry in water/steamcircuits of conventional and HeatRecovery Steam Generator (HRSG)power stationsUnderstand the operating constraintsrelated to chemical parametersEnhance life expectancy andperformance of plants by taking intoaccount a better chemistry

Theoretical training in the classroomExpertise and visits of customer siteTeam feedback on the managementof past incidentsIndividual testing of knowledge at theend of the course

Length of the course: 5 days

PROGRAM

Purpose of chemistry for powerplantsBasic knowledge in chemistryUnits used in chemistryMetallurgy notionsCorrosion in nuclear power plants(types, process, consequences…)pH, characteristics and measurementThe impact of pH on corrosionThe conductivity of water and itsinfluence on corrosionConductivity measurement principlesTotal and cationic conductivityWater demineralisation production

Chemistry andmonitoringparameters of circuitsin operationConditioning chemicals used againstcorrosion, handling and storageChemical contamination and theiroriginsBehaviour in case of contaminationConditioning during outages andtheir monitoringWater/steam circuits chemicalcleaning and their monitoringTechnology, maintenance andcalibration of chemical measuringdevices

Thermic & Gas Turbines 15

Electrical Drawings and Systems of a Power Plant

OBJECTIVE PEDAGOGY

Reminders on the running of the variouselectric systems comprising theinstallations of the power plant in order torealize operating acts.

People concerned: operators andtechnicians

Theoretical and practical training basedon:

Installations of the power plant itselfDrawings of the electric systemsFiles of the installations

Length of the course: 5 days.

PROGRAM

At the end of the course, thetrainees must be able to:

Electric systems in direct current 125V and 48 V:

Understand the global functioning ofthe systemRecognise the various components ofthis system, their features and placethem within the installations of thepower plantDescribe the various configurationsand functions of each element fromthe electrical drawingsRefresher module on theprerequisites concerning everyoperations on elements during theelectrical lockouts

Emergency LV power sources:

Understand the permutationautomatism of the electric sources

Mechanical and electrical protectionsof the generator, the alternator andthe energy grid:

Quote the mechanical protections ofgenerating sets, explain theirprinciples of action and quote thelimit values of alarm and engine stop,as well as the behaviour in case ofdefect

The electric parameters of thealternator:

Refresher module on the mainelectric parameters which determinethe functioning of the alternatorReminder on the normal conditionsnecessary for the manual coupling ofa synchronous machineExplain the notion of statism and itseffects on theproduction/consumption balance

Thermic & Gas Turbines 16

Transformer / Alternator Understanding Electrical Engineering

OBJECTIVE PEDAGOGY

Understand the constraints linked tooperating an alternator/transformerIdentify the characteristics of thepower transformer (isolation,protection, components, andperipherals)Describe alternator technologyMonitor and implement altenator andtransformer maintenance checks

People concerned: mechanics

Theoretical and practical trainingPractice on a simulatorHandout provided by the trainerIndividual testing of knowledge at theend of the courseA certificate attesting to theparticipation in the course will besent to the employer

Length of the course:10 days

(5 days minimum)

PROGRAM

Altenator

How it works:

What it consists of and itsenvironmentthe operating principlesthe operating diagram (real andreactive power)

Technology:

Technologies that make upalternatorsexcitation systems including reversealternators

Maintenance of an alternator:

The relevant checks as part ofpreventive maintenanceThe various types of faults

Transformer

How it works:

What makes up a power transformerthe operating principles of atransformer

Technology:

Elements on the identification plateTechnologies that make uptransformersSetup and EnvironmentTechnologies that make up insulators

Maintenance of an alternator:

The relevant checks as part ofpreventive maintenanceThe various types of faults

Diesel 17

Transformer / Alternator Operation Technology and Maintenance

OBJECTIVE PEDAGOGY

Understand the constraints linked tooperating an alternator/transformerIdentify the characteristics of thepower transformer (isolation,protection, components, andperipherals)Describe alternator technologyMonitor and implement altenator andtransformer maintenance checks

People concerned: technicians andengineers with a good understanding ofelectrical engineering

Theoretical and practical trainingPractice on a simulatorHandout provided by the trainerIndividual testing of knowledge at theend of the courseA certificate attesting to theparticipation in the course will besent to the employer

Length of the course: 12 days

PROGRAM

Altenator

How it works:

What it consists of and itsenvironmentthe operating principlesinterpretation of the operatingdiagram (real and reactive power)

Technology:

Technologies that make upalternatorsexcitation systems including reversealternators

Maintenance of an alternator:

The relevant checks as part ofpreventive maintenanceImplementation of relevant controlsduring disrupted conditions

Transformer

How it works:

What makes up a power transformerthe operating principles of atransformer

Technology:

Elements on the identification plateTechnologies that make uptransformersSetup and Environment

Maintenance of a transformer:

The relevant checks as part ofpreventive maintenanceImplementation of relevant controlsduring disrupted conditions

Diesel 18

Operate a Power Plant on a Simulator Under Normal and Disturbed Circumstances

OBJECTIVE PEDAGOGY

Training on how to operate a dieselpower plant connected to thenetwork under normal circumstancesPut the trainees in accident situationsduring operation. With the mainfaults in the engine and on thenetwork to understand theinteractions during abnormaloperationUnderstand the physical phenomenaand the auxiliary circuitsencountered in the same type ofplants

Theoretical and practical training onthe simulatorSimulation hosted and managed byan instructor who introduces faults inreal time in order to put trainees inreal life situationsTeam role play and sharing offeedback

PROGRAM

Normal operation (preheated enginestart-up: hot or cold, coupling, socketload, load change and stop)Operation under accident ordisturbed circumstancesOperating in the presence of faultsthat cause an evolution of fixed-charge or blocking parameters for astart-up or stop sequenceOperating in the presence of faultsresulting in automatic fuel oil / gas oilchange, or automatic trigger of thegroup or islandingOperate during a motor tripOperation in an environment withfaults outside the plant that causesudden changes in voltage or power

Operation with partial lack ofinformation (e.g. lost logbook)Understand all the physicalparameters and control loops of theplant through the analysis ofeducational images animated in real-time ( alternator P/Q diagram, droopline, heat balance, operating point ofthe turbocharger, regulating speedand load, generator excitationcontrol, etc.)Assistance in fault diagnosis byanalysing the impact on the processof different types of electrical ormechanical defectsUnderstand the constraints anddemands of the electricity dispatchcentre

Diesel 19

Electrical Drawings and Systems of a Power Plant

OBJECTIVE PEDAGOGY

Reminders on the running of the variouselectric systems comprising theinstallations of the power plant in order torealize operating acts.

People concerned: operators andtechnicians

Theoretical and practical training basedon:

Installations of the power plant itselfDrawings of the electric systemsFiles of the installations

Length of the course: 5 days.

PROGRAM

At the end of the course, thetrainees must be able to:

Electric systems in direct current 125V and 48 V:

Understand the global functioning ofthe systemRecognise the various components ofthis system, their features and placethem within the installations of thepower plantDescribe the various configurationsand functions of each element fromthe electrical drawingsRefresher module on theprerequisites concerning everyoperations on elements during theelectrical lockouts

Emergency LV power sources:

Understand the permutationautomatism of the electric sources

Mechanical and electrical protectionsof the generator, the alternator andthe energy grid:

Quote the mechanical protections ofgenerating sets, explain theirprinciples of action and quote thelimit values of alarm and engine stop,as well as the behaviour in case ofdefect

The electric parameters of thealternator:

Refresher module on the mainelectric parameters which determinethe functioning of the alternatorReminder on the normal conditionsnecessary for the manual coupling ofa synchronous machineExplain the notion of statism and itseffects on theproduction/consumption balance

Diesel 20

Electrical Drawings and Systems of a Power Plant

OBJECTIVE PEDAGOGY

Reminders on the running of the variouselectric systems comprising theinstallations of the power plant in order torealize operating acts.

People concerned: operators andtechnicians

Theoretical and practical training basedon:

Installations of the power plant itselfDrawings of the electric systemsFiles of the installations

Length of the course: 5 days.

PROGRAM

At the end of the course, thetrainees must be able to:

Electric systems in direct current 125V and 48 V:

Understand the global functioning ofthe systemRecognise the various components ofthis system, their features and placethem within the installations of thepower plantDescribe the various configurationsand functions of each element fromthe electrical drawingsRefresher module on theprerequisites concerning everyoperations on elements during theelectrical lockouts

Emergency LV power sources:

Understand the permutationautomatism of the electric sources

Mechanical and electrical protectionsof the generator, the alternator andthe energy grid:

Quote the mechanical protections ofgenerating sets, explain theirprinciples of action and quote thelimit values of alarm and engine stop,as well as the behaviour in case ofdefect

The electric parameters of thealternator:

Refresher module on the mainelectric parameters which determinethe functioning of the alternator.Reminder on the normal conditionsnecessary for the manual coupling ofa synchronous machineExplain the notion of statism and itseffects on theproduction/consumption balance

Hydroelectric 21

Electrical Engineering: Background Knowledge

OBJECTIVE PEDAGOGY

At the end of the course, the trainees willknow the basics of electricity in order tooperate electrical installations.

Length of the course: 5 days

Individual testing of knowledge at thebeginning in order to adapt thetraining programAlternate exercises andpresentationsIndividual testing of knowledge at theend of the course, with relevantcomments by the trainer

PROGRAM

Elements in an electrical circuitElectrical parameters (voltage,current, resistance, power,alternating current, direct current,Ohm law, Joule effect, etc.)Single-phase alternating currentcircuits (principles, schematicrepresentation, sinusoidal signal,phase shift, power factor, etc.) Balanced three-phase circuits(voltage drop, cable diameter andprotections) Powers (active, reactive andapparent) Unbalanced three-phase circuits androle of the neutral

Fault currents (overload, short circuitand earth fault)Principles of electromagnetismTransformerElectrical measuring devicesCircuit breaker, fuses and meterRotating machines (direct andalternating current)Protection equipment, breakingcapacity, insulation, etc.The risks of working with electricityElectrical safety rules

Technology 22

Electrical Engineering: Advanced Course

OBJECTIVE PEDAGOGY

At the end of the course, the trainees willhave an in-depth understanding ofelectricity laws and techniques in order tooptimize the maintenance of electricalinstallations.

People Concerned: electricians orpeople who have already followed the"background" course

Individual testing of knowledge at thebeginning in order to adapt thetraining programAlternate exercises andpresentationsIndividual testing of knowledge at theend of the course, with relevantcomments by the trainer

Length of the training: 5 days

PROGRAM

Reminders on electrical circuits andparameters, as well as theirschematic representationsUnbalanced three-phase circuits andsymmetrical componentsThree-phase transformer (coupling,phase shifting)Rotating electrical machines(technology and parameters, directand alternating current)Synchronous machine as a generator(isolated and infinite network, activeand reactive power adjustment,stability)Asynchronous machine as a motor

Protection of the rotating machinesBatteries and associated protectionsNeutrals (rules, advantages anddisadvantages)Protection of electricity networks(faults and values of the electricalparameters, means of protection,processing of harmonic disturbances)Requirements made by the EHV andHV grids operatorsMaintenance policy in order to adaptto the interests of the power plantMaintenance optimization related toelectricity safety

Technology 23

Electricity Transmission

Substations and Lines

Network Management

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Protections and Local I&C in HV Substations 25HV Substation Operations 26Management of Alstom c264 RTU 27

Management of HV Dispatching 28Interconnected Electrical Systems 29

Protections and Local Control Command in HV Substations

OBJECTIVE PEDAGOGY

Knowledge about protection againstshort-circuits and LV material in asubstation

Ability to intervene safely on settings andautomations of a substation

Length of the course: 5 days

Theoretical and practical trainingIndividual testing of knowledge at thebeginning and end of the coursePossibility to accompany onsiteinterventionsEnhance customer experiencefeedbackSummary of the course animated bya manager

PROGRAM

Refresher course on electricalengineeringLV components of substations (cells,transmissions, state recording etc.)Substation functioningThe principles of different relays andtheir functioningThe choice of protections (minimumof impedance, differentials,maxcurrentetc.)The protection plan and the definitionof settings (calculation, andorientation etc.)Interactivity between HV and MV

Different types of instrumentationand control (electromechanicalengineering, 1975 plan , numericaletc.)The transmission of orders andinformationRecording of events, incidents anddisturbances (analogue recording)The rules of access to HV substations(workers security)Maintenance and interventions onprotectionsGoing digital (optional)

Substations and Lines 25

HV Substation Technology

OBJECTIVE PEDAGOGY

Knowledge about protections againstshort-circuits and LV material in asubstation

Ability to intervene safely on settings andautomations of a substation

Length of the course: 5 days

Theoretical and practical trainingIndividual testing of knowledge at thebeginning and end of the coursePossibility to accompany onsiteinterventionsEnhancement of customerexperience feedbackSummary of the course animated bya manager

PROGRAM

Refresher course on electricalengineeringNF C 18-510 standard and safetyprincipalsAccesses to networks and use ofvarious working documentsIdentify the components of asubstation (transmissions,recorder...)Substation functioningProtection plan and definition ofsettingsInteractivity between HV and MVTechnology of different HVequipment Circuit breakers

Disconnecting switchesCurrent transformersVoltage transformersPower transformersLV equipmentRecording events, incidents anddisturbancesUsual activities (Opening and closingof HV apparatus, choice the networktopology)Maintenance of sensitive organsOn site coaching

Substations and Lines 26

Management of Alstom c264 RTU Configuration in an Electrical Substation

OBJECTIVE PEDAGOGY

Understand the role of RTU in asubstationAbility to do hardware and softwareconfiguration of the C264Ability to use C264 sustaining toolsand databases configurator

Expert engineer for theoreticaltrainingPracticals (dismantling, boardsexchange, database configuration,etc.)Possibility to partake in customer sitevisits

Length of the course: 5 days

PROGRAM

Main features for remote access tosubstationsRTU architecture (mono rack, multirack, sub-equipment etc.)RTU HIMHardware configuration (types ofboards, racks, dismantling etc.)Overview of IEC 870-5-101 protocolfor data exchangesUtilisation of Computer MaintenanceTools –CMT- (RTU software anddatabases downloading, access toevents recorder, statements etc.)

Expert mode for recovery after amajor faultUtilisation of the System ConfiguratorEditor –SCE- (generalities, limitationsfor RTU configuration, HMI etc.)Generation of a RTU database(analysis, I/O acquisition,transmission lines configuration,database generation etc.)Implementation of a database in RTUand validation thereof

Substations and Lines 27

Management of an Electrical System in an HV Dispatch Centre

OBJECTIVE PEDAGOGY

Ability to manage a power system with acontrol center in the phases ofdevelopment, operation planning and realtime operation:

know the targets of power systemoperationknow the risks related to powersystem safetyability to master the peer systemparameters at any time

Theoretical trainingReal case studiesUse of network simulator (whenavailable)

Length of the course:

2 to 3 days for managers3 to 5 days for the staff not workingin real time10 to 20 days for real time operators

PROGRAM

Power system operation

The different components of thepower system and their specificitiesOperation targetsThe different states of the powersystemPower system safetyMargin and reserve conceptsReal time operating rulesPower system operation planningHelp from EMS (ElectronicManagement Systems) softwarePower system developmentFeed-back from experience on apower system

Control center working

Responsibilities shared between thedifferent actors of the power systemData acquisitionControl center organisationPower system safety in normal stateLoad-generation balancingVoltage controlThe balance of electricity flowsStability

Power system safety in a deterioratedstate

Emergency schemeDefense schemeLoad shedding schemeRestoration procedure

Network Management 28

Design, Operation and Maintenance of Interconnected Electrical Systems

OBJECTIVE PEDAGOGY

Understanding of the main rules & knowhow of interconnected electrical sytemsO&M

Length of the course: 5 days

Theoretical trainingPractical training with « school » casestudiesUse of network softwares

PROGRAM

Interconnected Electrical Systems(IES) principles and descriptionIES origins and missionsIES’s problemsImpact on the stability and powerplant behaviourIES operation and the necessaryinformation exchangesDynamic behaviour of an IES and thesupervision of key parametersProtection system of an IES

Communication system of an IESRemote control of an IESGeneral incidentselectrical network blackouts /interconnected system blackoutsThe problem of maintenance of anIESThe different steps of Interconnectionstudies of two electrical systemsDecision process for IES studiesSoftwares for Network studies

Network Management 29

Electricity Distribution

(being formalized)

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