• Understanding the function of the components in power generators
• Being able to operate power generators safely and effectively
• Describing operation of common generator voltage controls
• Learning the electrical tests performed on generators
• Understanding how to maintain the different parts of the generators

• Field engineers
• Maintenance technicians
• Electricians
• Those who are involved in operating and maintaining generators

Day 1

• Electrical Theory Review
• Magnetism
• AC Generators
• Power
• Generator Construction
• Stator & Windings
• Frame
• Core
• Stator Bars
• Wedges
• End Support
• End Shield

Day 2

• Bearings
• Generator Rotor
• Forging/Winding
• Retaining Ring
• Fans/Blowers
• Collector Rings
• Generator Cooling
• Gen Support Systems
• Gas Control System
• Seal Oil System
• Stator Winding Cooling
• Generator Voltage

Day 3

• Regulators
• Automatic Voltage Regulators
• Regulator Protective Features
• Protective Relays
• Operator Response to Protective Relays
• Types of Relays
• Relay Descriptions
• Synchronizing and Operating
• Electrical Power Systems
• Reactive Power
• Generator Voltage Controls
• Synchronizing the Generator

Day 4

• Generator Capability
• Operational Limits
• Abnormal Operations
• Unbalanced Phase Currents
• Loss of Field
• Off Frequency Operation
• Operation in Air
• Pre-outage Preparation
• Safety
• Parts Identification
• Tooling
• Lifting Devices

Day 5

• Site Planning
• Technical Info.
• Replacement Parts
• Schedules
• Outage Management
• Pre-Outage Inspections
• Generator Maintenance
• Disassembly
• Cleaning & Inspection
• Electrical Testing
• Reassembly

RECTUS attendance certificate will be issued to all attendees completing minimum of 80% of the total course duration