Diesel Generators Design and Applications
Engine, Alternator, Ratings, Sizing, Auxiliary Systems, Control, and Protection
| Code | DG-01 |
|---|---|
| Days | 3 |
| PDH | 18 |
| Daily Schedule | 09:30–17:00 Hours (Dubai Time GMT+4) |
| Certificate | Yes |
| Instructor | Mohammad Abdulqader |
22–24 Jul 2026, Online (Zoom)
About This Course:
There is a booming demand for standby and prime power diesel generators in the region. Needless to say, diesel generators are important in all power plants as black start units and, in many cases, as prime power units; contractors and consultants used to struggle when it comes to sizing suitable generators for certain load types and for certain load profiles, and when it comes to interpreting specifications and how to customize the diesel generator and make it comply with and meet these specifications. This course will answer these and many other concerns.
Who Should Attend?
This comprehensive course is prepared for application engineers, sales engineers, design engineers, consultants, production engineers, service engineers, project engineers, contractors, and installation teams.
Learning Objectives:
- To understand diesel engine construction and ratings for diesel generators.
- To learn an overview of diesel engine auxiliary systems.
- To understand speed governing and the types of speed governors.
- To understand AC generator design, ratings, and specs.
- To understand brushless excitation system and power generation.
- To understand diesel generator planning and design considerations.
- To understand sizing site loads and sizing diesel generators.
- To understand skid base design considerations and mounting.
- To understand the diesel generator vibration problem and vibration stress and how to reduce them.
- To understand how to attenuate diesel generator sound.
- To learn how to select exhaust muffler grade and size and how to size exhaust pipes.
- To learn compressed air starting system components and how to size it.
- To learn different batteries used in diesel generators and how to size them.
- To learn control systems and what they consist of.
- To learn how to size jacket water and lube oil heaters for a diesel engine.
- To learn different instruments used on diesel generators for metering and protection.
- To understand the different protections on the diesel generators.
- To understand the modern diesel engine’s electronic management system.
- To understand synchronizing of diesel generators, parallel operation, and load sharing.
- To understand how to prepare the genset for testing, what the testing parameters are, and the testing equipment used.
- To learn about diesel generator installation considerations and precautions.
- To understand the operation and maintenance considerations for diesel generators.
- To learn about the applicable international standards in the diesel generators business.
Course Contents:
Day 1
- Diesel Engines and Ratings to ISO 8528
- Speed Governors
- Engine Fuel System
- Engine Cooling System
- Engine Lube Oil System
- Power Generation Concepts
- AC Generator Construction
- Brushless Excitation System
- AC Generator Specs and Ratings to NEMA MG-1/IEC-34
- Skid Base Design and Equipment Mounting
Day 2
- Diesel Generator Sizing
- Diesel Generator Fluids
- Muffler Grade Selection and Sizing
- Exhaust System Piping Sizing and Calculations
- Sound Engineering and Sound Attenuation
- Compressed Air Starting System
- Diesel Generator Vibration Concepts
- Parameters, Measurements, Analysis, and Control
- Lead Acid and NiCd Batteries Specs and Sizing Calculations
Day 3
- Diesel Generator Control System Design
- Jacket Water and Lube Oil Heater Criteria and Sizing
- Diesel Generator Sensing and Indicating Instruments
- Engine Electronic Management System
- Switchgear
- Diesel Generator Protection
- Parallel Operation
- Testing and Installation
- Operation and Maintenance