Hands-on: Generator Maintenance

Hands-on Course on Maintenance and Troubleshooting of Large Synchronous Generators

Starts September 21 & September 28

$490

Online Course

One of a Kind Course – Electromentor’s Exclusive!

 Title: Maintenance and Troubleshooting of Large Synchronous Generators

Course Hours: 8 hrs

This comprehensive course equips participants with the essential skills and knowledge required to participate in or supervise a generator overhaul and diagnostic testing process. Covering both rotor and stator components, the course follows international standards & best practices, incorporating real-world case studies, multimedia resources, & hands-on insights from industry experience.

Participants will gain expertise in identifying common defects, conducting repairs, and ensuring compliance with acceptance criteria during an overhaul. The course provides an in-depth understanding of required materials, testing methods & diagnostic techniques to assess generator health & performance.

Key Topics:

• Fundamentals of synchronous generators, common defects & repair methodologies
• Visual inspections, industrial endoscopy, and rotor/stator diagnostic testing
• Essential maintenance activities, including wedge tightness tests & rotor electrical assessments
• High-voltage, tan delta, and partial discharge (PD) testing for stator windings
• Reporting procedures, acceptance criteria & post-overhaul operational guidelines

Who Should Attend?

Engineers, maintenance personnel, and technical professionals seeking to enhance their understanding of generator maintenance and diagnostics. The course is offered at a primary & intermediate level, with initial skill assessments to tailor the content to the class’s proficiency.

Learning Outcomes:

By the end of the course, participants will be able to:

• Assist in generator overhaul processes
• Supervise overhaul activities as customer representatives, overseeing contractor work
• Identify, troubleshoot, and diagnose generator faults using industry-standard testing methods
• Prepare and analyze diagnostic reports for maintenance decision-making

Instructor: Mostafa Farokhi (15+ years of hands-on experience in large generator maintenance).

Notes:

• All participants will receive digital course materials, which may include slide decks, reference guides, toolkits, and access to the session recording.

• Upon successful completion, you will earn the ElectroMentors Certificate of Completion.

• ElectroMentors is an approved provider of IEEE CEU/PDH certificates. Should you wish to receive it, it is available as an optional add-on during checkout.

• This course may be eligible for Professional Development Hours (PDHs) with engineering regulatory bodies such as EGBC, APEGA, PEO, Engineers Nova Scotia, and other similar organizations across Canada. Participants are responsible for ensuring the course content is relevant to their area of professional practice and for retaining proof of completion for audit purposes.

• ElectroMentors is an approved provider of IEEE CEU/PDH Certificates. If you wish to obtain a certificate directly from IEEE, please add it to your checkout via [this link].

• Please note that all purchases are final. By registering and attending the course, you agree to ElectroMentors’ Terms and Conditions, including our rescheduling, cancellation, and refund policies. [Terms & Conditions].

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