⭐At the end of this course, the participant should be able to:
⭐Define the generation principle for alternating current
⭐Define the generation principle for direct current
⭐List the different types of generators and/or alternators
⭐Explain the use and operation of alternators
Determine the regulation factors for an alternator
⭐Couple an alternator to a network
Define the principles and use of electric protection for an alternator
⭐Be familiar with the basic maintenance of a power alternator on a site
⭐Differentiate Loading, Load Sharing, Load Shedding,…
SUMMARY
1. OBJECTIVES
2. INTRODUCTION - ELECTRICAL GENERATION
2.1. ALTERNATING CURRENT GENERATORS, THE ALTERNATOR
2.2. DIRECT CURRENT GENERATORS, ROTATING MACHINES
2.3. DIRECT CURRENT GENERATORS, BATTERIES
3. GENERATION OF ELECTRICAL CURRENT
3.1. GENERATION OF DIRECT CURRENT
3.1.1. Batteries
3.1.2. Photovoltaic cells
3.1.3. T.E.G. Thermo Electric Generator
3.1.4. Rotating generators
3.1.4.1. Energy conversion
3.1.4.2. Symbol
3.1.4.3. Construction
3.1.4.4. Principle of a DC generator
3.1.4.5. Different DC machine types:
3.2. GENERATION OF ALTERNATING CURRENT
3.2.1. Principle of an AC generator
3.2.2. Permanent magnet generator
3.2.3. Principle of a basic alternator
3.2.3.1. Alternator with 2 pairs of poles
3.2.3.2. Alternator with 'x' pairs of poles
3.2.4. Battery Chargers / Inverters
4. SYNCHRONOUS MACHINES –ALTERNATORS
4.1. PRINCIPLE AND FUNCTION OF POWER ALTERNATORS
4.2. MAIN COMPONENTS
4.2.1. Stator
4.2.2. Rotor
4.2.3. Exciter
4.2.4. Bearings
4.2.5. Resistance Temperature Detectors
4.2.6. Space Heater
4.2.7. Supporting Frame
4.3. ALTERNATOR CONSTRUCTION
4.3.1. The single phase synchronous generator
4.3.2. The three phase’s synchronous generator
4.3.3. AC generator in general
4.3.4. Rotor construction
4.3.5. Insulation
4.3.6. Cooling
4.3.7. Neutral Earthing Resistor