📚 Power Plant Industrial Training Modules
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Ash Handling Plant Fundamentals
AHP-01-01
— Ash Generation, Types of Ash and Characteristics
AHP-01-02
— Ash Handling Plant - Overall Layout and Process Flow
AHP-01-03
— Ash Generation and Collection Points in Boiler & Flue Gas Path
AHP-01-04
— Wet, Dry and Pneumatic Ash Handling Methods
AHP-01-05
— Major AHP Equipment and System Interfaces
AHP-01-06
— AHP Operating Parameters, Safety and Field Practices
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Bottom Ash Handling System
AHP-02-01
— Bottom Ash Handling System - Layout and Process Flow
AHP-02-02
— Bottom Ash Hopper - Construction, Functioning and Maintenance
AHP-02-03
— Clinker Grinder - Construction, Operation & Maintenance
AHP-02-04
— Bottom Ash Extraction and Conveying System
AHP-02-05
— Bottom Ash System Operation and Monitoring
AHP-02-06
— Bottom Ash System Abnormalities, Troubleshooting & Maintenance
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Fly Ash Collection & Pneumatic Conveying
AHP-03-01
— Fly Ash Collection and Pneumatic Conveying - System Overview
AHP-03-02
— Pneumatic Ash Conveying - Principle and Functioning
AHP-03-03
— Ash Conveying Vessel - Construction, Operation & Maintenance
AHP-03-04
— Conveying Air, Pipelines and Ash Handling Valves
AHP-03-05
— Fly Ash Conveying Sequence, Operation and Monitoring
AHP-03-06
— Pneumatic Conveying Troubleshooting and Maintenance
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ESP Interface and Hopper Ash Handling
AHP-04-01
— ESP Working Principle and AHP Interface
AHP-04-02
— ESP Hopper - Construction, Ash Collection and Operation
AHP-04-03
— Hopper Heating, Insulation and Ash Flow Management
AHP-04-04
— Hopper Discharge Valves and Evacuation Equipment
AHP-04-05
— ESP Hopper Evacuation - Operation and Monitoring
AHP-04-06
— ESP Hopper Problems, Troubleshooting and Maintenance
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Ash Silo, Storage & Disposal System
AHP-05-01
— Ash Silo - Construction, Arrangement and Functioning
AHP-05-02
— Silo Ash Receiving, Distribution and Level Monitoring
AHP-05-03
— Dry Ash Unloading System - Operation & Maintenance
AHP-05-04
— Wet Ash Unloading and Ash Conditioning System
AHP-05-05
— Silo Venting, Dust Control and Environmental Management
AHP-05-06
— Ash Silo Operation, Troubleshooting and Maintenance
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Ash Slurry and Wet Disposal System
AHP-06-01
— Ash Slurry System - Layout and Process Flow
AHP-06-02
— Ash-Water Mixing and Slurry Preparation
AHP-06-03
— Ash Slurry Pumps - Construction, Operation & Maintenance
AHP-06-04
— Slurry Pipelines, Valves and Flushing System
AHP-06-05
— Ash Pond Disposal and Water Recovery System
AHP-06-06
— Wet Ash Disposal Troubleshooting and Maintenance
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AHP Pumps, Compressors, Valves & Auxiliaries
AHP-07-01
— AHP Pumps - Construction, Operation & Maintenance
AHP-07-02
— Compressors and Blowers - Construction, Operation & Maintenance
AHP-07-03
— AHP Valves, Gates and Isolation Devices
AHP-07-04
— AHP Piping, Expansion Joints and Wear Components
AHP-07-05
— Bearings, Lubrication, Seals and Couplings
AHP-07-06
— AHP Auxiliary Equipment Inspection and Preventive Maintenance
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AHP Operation, Maintenance & Troubleshooting
AHP-08-01
— AHP Startup, Shutdown and Normal Operation
AHP-08-02
— AHP Operational Monitoring and Field Checks
AHP-08-03
— Ash Choking, Bridging and Flow Problems
AHP-08-04
— AHP Equipment Troubleshooting and Fault Diagnosis
AHP-08-05
— Preventive and Condition-Based Maintenance of AHP
AHP-08-06
— Wear, Erosion, Corrosion and Leakage Inspection
AHP-08-07
— AHP Equipment Isolation, Maintenance Handover and Restoration
AHP-08-08
— AHP Safety, Housekeeping and Environmental Compliance
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Boiler Fundamentals
BOIL-01-01
— Introduction to Boiler in Thermal Power Plant
BOIL-01-02
— Basic Principle of Steam Generation
BOIL-01-03
— Classification and Types of Boilers
BOIL-01-04
— Overview of Pulverized Coal-Fired Boiler
BOIL-01-05
— Major Components of a Utility Boiler
BOIL-01-06
— Boiler Pressure Parts - Overview
BOIL-01-07
— Water-Steam Flow Path through Boiler
BOIL-01-08
— Air and Flue Gas Flow Path - Overview
BOIL-01-09
— Fuel Flow Path - Overview
BOIL-01-10
— Subcritical and Supercritical Boilers
BOIL-01-11
— Boiler Design and Operating Parameters
BOIL-01-12
— Boiler-Turbine-Generator Relationship
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Fuel & Combustion System
BOIL-02-01
— Introduction to Boiler Fuel and Combustion System
BOIL-02-02
— Coal Properties Relevant to Boiler Combustion
BOIL-02-03
— Fuel Handling Interface to Boiler
BOIL-02-04
— Fundamentals of Combustion
BOIL-02-05
— Pulverized Fuel Firing System
BOIL-02-06
— Coal Mills / Pulverizers - Overview
BOIL-02-07
— Coal Bunkers and Raw Coal Feeders
BOIL-02-08
— Burners and Furnace Firing Arrangement
BOIL-02-09
— Fuel Oil and Ignition System
BOIL-02-10
— Combustion Air Requirement and Excess Air
BOIL-02-11
— Flame Stability and Combustion Monitoring
BOIL-02-12
— Combustion Losses and Unburnt Carbon
BOIL-02-13
— Common Combustion Problems and Corrective Actions
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Air & Flue Gas System
BOIL-03-01
— Introduction to Air and Flue Gas System
BOIL-03-02
— Combustion Air Flow Path
BOIL-03-03
— Flue Gas Flow Path
BOIL-03-04
— Draft System Fundamentals
BOIL-03-05
— Forced Draft Fan (FD Fan)
BOIL-03-06
— Induced Draft Fan (ID Fan)
BOIL-03-07
— Primary Air Fan (PA Fan)
BOIL-03-08
— Air Preheater (APH)
BOIL-03-09
— Furnace Pressure and Draft Control
BOIL-03-10
— Dampers and Air-Gas Flow Control
BOIL-03-11
— Secondary Air System
BOIL-03-12
— Air Leakage and Its Effect on Boiler Performance
BOIL-03-13
— Common Air and Flue Gas System Abnormalities
BOIL-03-14
— Air and Flue Gas System Operational Checks
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Boiler Pressure Parts & Steam-Water Circuit
BOIL-04-01
— Introduction to Boiler Pressure Parts
BOIL-04-02
— Water Walls and Furnace Tubes
BOIL-04-03
— Boiler Drum: Construction and Function
BOIL-04-04
— Downcomers and Risers
BOIL-04-05
— Natural and Assisted Circulation
BOIL-04-06
— Superheaters: Types and Arrangement
BOIL-04-07
— Reheaters: Types and Arrangement
BOIL-04-08
— Economizer: Construction and Operation
BOIL-04-09
— Steam-Water Circuit through Boiler
BOIL-04-10
— Steam Temperature Control and Attemperation
BOIL-04-11
— Pressure-Part Materials and Metallurgy Basics
BOIL-04-12
— Tube Failure Mechanisms and Common Causes
BOIL-04-13
— Pressure-Part Inspection and Maintenance
BOIL-04-14
— Boiler Pressure-Part Operational Checks
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Boiler Auxiliaries
BOIL-05-01
— Introduction to Boiler Auxiliaries
BOIL-05-02
— Soot Blowing System
BOIL-05-03
— Flame Scanner and Scanner Air System
BOIL-05-04
— Seal Air System
BOIL-05-05
— Boiler Drains and Vents
BOIL-05-06
— Auxiliary Steam System
BOIL-05-07
— Boiler Blowdown System
BOIL-05-08
— Boiler Sampling System
BOIL-05-09
— Boiler Chemical Dosing Interface
BOIL-05-10
— Furnace and Boiler Expansion System
BOIL-05-11
— Boiler Safety Valves - Overview
BOIL-05-12
— Boiler Auxiliary Pumps and Small Drives
BOIL-05-13
— Boiler Auxiliary Instrument Air Requirements
BOIL-05-14
— Common Boiler Auxiliary Abnormalities
BOIL-05-15
— Boiler Auxiliary Operational Checks
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Boiler Operation
BOIL-06-01
— Introduction to Boiler Operation
BOIL-06-02
— Boiler Pre-Startup Checks
BOIL-06-03
— Boiler Purging and Furnace Preparation
BOIL-06-04
— Boiler Light-Up Procedure
BOIL-06-05
— Cold Startup of Boiler
BOIL-06-06
— Warm and Hot Startup of Boiler
BOIL-06-07
— Pressure Raising and Steam Line Warming
BOIL-06-08
— Boiler Loading and Load Increase
BOIL-06-09
— Normal Boiler Operation and Monitoring
BOIL-06-10
— Boiler Load Reduction
BOIL-06-11
— Normal Boiler Shutdown
BOIL-06-12
— Emergency Boiler Shutdown / Trip
BOIL-06-13
— Boiler Operation during Mill or Fan Trip
BOIL-06-14
— Drum-Level Control during Transients
BOIL-06-15
— Steam Temperature Management during Operation
BOIL-06-16
— Boiler Operation at Low Load
BOIL-06-17
— Boiler Operational Abnormalities and Operator Response
BOIL-06-18
— Boiler Startup/Shutdown Log and Operational Discipline
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Boiler Maintenance & Inspection
BOIL-07-01
— Introduction to Boiler Maintenance
BOIL-07-02
— Boiler Inspection Planning and Preparation
BOIL-07-03
— Boiler Pressure-Part Inspection
BOIL-07-04
— Boiler Tube Failure Mechanisms
BOIL-07-05
— Boiler Tube Leak Detection and Failure Analysis
BOIL-07-06
— Erosion and Corrosion of Boiler Components
BOIL-07-07
— Boiler Tube Repair and Replacement
BOIL-07-08
— Boiler Welding and Heat Treatment Basics
BOIL-07-09
— Boiler Drum Inspection
BOIL-07-10
— Burner and Fuel-Firing Equipment Maintenance
BOIL-07-11
— Soot Blower Maintenance
BOIL-07-12
— Air Preheater Inspection and Maintenance
BOIL-07-13
— Boiler Fan, Damper and Duct Inspection
BOIL-07-14
— Refractory and Insulation Maintenance
BOIL-07-15
— Boiler Supports, Hangers and Expansion Inspection
BOIL-07-16
— Hydrostatic Test of Boiler Pressure Parts
BOIL-07-17
— Boiler Shutdown Inspection and Overhauling
BOIL-07-18
— Post-Maintenance Checks and Boiler Readiness
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Boiler Safety, Statutory Inspection & Compliance
BOIL-08-01
— Introduction to Boiler Safety
BOIL-08-02
— Boiler Hazards and Risk Identification
BOIL-08-03
— Boiler Safety Devices - Overview
BOIL-08-04
— Safety Valves - Inspection and Requirements
BOIL-08-05
— Boiler Isolation and Safe Maintenance Preparation
BOIL-08-06
— Permit-to-Work and LOTO for Boiler Maintenance
BOIL-08-07
— Confined-Space Safety in Boiler and Furnace
BOIL-08-08
— Working at Height and Boiler Scaffolding Safety
BOIL-08-09
— Boiler Hydro-Test Safety Requirements
BOIL-08-10
— Boiler Statutory Inspection - Overview
BOIL-08-11
— Boiler Inspection Documentation and Records
BOIL-08-12
— Boiler Repair and Alteration Compliance
BOIL-08-13
— Welding Documentation and Material Traceability
BOIL-08-14
— NDT Requirements for Boiler Pressure Parts
BOIL-08-15
— Boiler Accident and Incident Reporting
BOIL-08-16
— Statutory Inspection Readiness and Checklist
BOIL-08-17
— Boiler Certification and Return-to-Service Requirements
BOIL-08-18
— Safety and Compliance Responsibilities of Boiler Personnel
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Balance of Plant Fundamentals
BOP-01-01
— Balance of Plant - Scope, Purpose and System Overview
BOP-01-02
— BOP System Interfaces with Main Plant
BOP-01-03
— Major BOP Equipment, Pumps, Tanks and Piping
BOP-01-04
— BOP Operating Parameters and Field Monitoring
BOP-01-05
— BOP Isolation, Maintenance and Restoration Practices
BOP-01-06
— BOP Safety, Housekeeping and O&M Coordination
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Cooling Water & Cooling Tower System
BOP-02-01
— Cooling Water and Cooling Tower System - Layout & Flow Path
BOP-02-02
— Cooling Tower - Construction, Functioning, Operation & Maintenance
BOP-02-03
— Circulating Water Pumps - Construction, Operation & Maintenance
BOP-02-04
— CW Piping, Valves, Screens and Distribution System
BOP-02-05
— Cooling Water System Operation and Monitoring
BOP-02-06
— Cooling Water System Troubleshooting and Maintenance
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Raw Water, Intake & Make-Up Water System
BOP-03-01
— Raw Water Source, Intake and System Layout
BOP-03-02
— Intake Structure, Screens and Trash Removal System
BOP-03-03
— Raw Water Pumps - Construction, Operation & Maintenance
BOP-03-04
— Raw Water Storage and Make-Up Water Distribution
BOP-03-05
— Raw Water System Operation and Monitoring
BOP-03-06
— Raw Water System Troubleshooting and Maintenance
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Water Treatment & DM Plant
BOP-04-01
— Water Treatment and DM Plant - Process Overview
BOP-04-02
— Pretreatment, Clarification and Filtration System
BOP-04-03
— Demineralization Process and Major Equipment
BOP-04-04
— Regeneration and Chemical Handling System
BOP-04-05
— DM Water Storage, Transfer and Distribution
BOP-04-06
— DM Plant Operation, Maintenance and Troubleshooting
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Compressed Air System
BOP-05-01
— Compressed Air System - Layout, Services and Distribution
BOP-05-02
— Air Compressors - Construction, Operation & Maintenance
BOP-05-03
— Air Dryers, Receivers, Filters and Moisture Removal
BOP-05-04
— Service Air and Instrument Air Distribution
BOP-05-05
— Compressed Air System Operation and Monitoring
BOP-05-06
— Compressed Air System Troubleshooting and Maintenance
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Fire Water & Fire Fighting System
BOP-06-01
— Fire Water System - Layout, Storage and Distribution
BOP-06-02
— Fire Water Pumps - Construction, Operation & Maintenance
BOP-06-03
— Hydrant, Monitor and Hose-Reel Systems
BOP-06-04
— Sprinkler, Deluge and Fixed Fire Protection Systems
BOP-06-05
— Fire Fighting System Operation, Testing and Readiness
BOP-06-06
— Fire Water System Troubleshooting and Maintenance
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Service Water, Potable Water & Utility Systems
BOP-07-01
— Service Water System - Layout, Users and Distribution
BOP-07-02
— Service Water Pumps - Operation & Maintenance
BOP-07-03
— Potable Water Treatment, Storage and Distribution
BOP-07-04
— Utility Water Piping, Valves and Storage Systems
BOP-07-05
— Utility Water System Operation and Monitoring
BOP-07-06
— Utility Water System Troubleshooting and Maintenance
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HVAC, Ventilation & Building Utility Systems
BOP-08-01
— HVAC and Ventilation System - Overview and Layout
BOP-08-02
— AHU, Fans, Filters and Air Distribution System
BOP-08-03
— Cooling and Chilled Water Interface for HVAC
BOP-08-04
— Equipment Room and Building Ventilation Systems
BOP-08-05
— HVAC Operation and Monitoring
BOP-08-06
— HVAC Maintenance and Troubleshooting
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BOP Operation, Maintenance & Troubleshooting
BOP-09-01
— BOP Startup, Shutdown and Normal Operation
BOP-09-02
— BOP Operational Monitoring and Field Checks
BOP-09-03
— Pump, Valve and Piping Troubleshooting
BOP-09-04
— Utility System Abnormalities and Fault Diagnosis
BOP-09-05
— Preventive and Condition-Based Maintenance of BOP Equipment
BOP-09-06
— BOP Equipment Isolation, Maintenance Handover and Restoration
BOP-09-07
— Leakage, Corrosion, Vibration and Condition Monitoring
BOP-09-08
— BOP Safety, Defect Reporting, Housekeeping and O&M Coordination
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Power Plant Chemistry Fundamentals
CHEM-01-01
— Role of Chemistry in Thermal Power Plant
CHEM-01-02
— Water Chemistry Fundamentals and Important Parameters
CHEM-01-03
— pH, Conductivity, Hardness, Alkalinity and Dissolved Solids
CHEM-01-04
— Dissolved Gases, Impurities and Water Contamination
CHEM-01-05
— Water Quality, Corrosion, Scaling and Plant Reliability
CHEM-01-06
— Chemistry Monitoring, Limits, Trends and Corrective Actions
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Water & Steam Cycle Chemistry
CHEM-02-01
— Water-Steam Cycle and Chemistry Control Points
CHEM-02-02
— Condensate and Feedwater Chemistry
CHEM-02-03
— Boiler Water Chemistry and Quality Control
CHEM-02-04
— Steam Purity, Carryover and Contamination
CHEM-02-05
— Dissolved Oxygen, Deaeration and Oxygen Control
CHEM-02-06
— Water-Steam Cycle Chemistry Abnormalities and Corrective Actions
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Boiler Water Treatment & Chemical Dosing
CHEM-03-01
— Boiler Water Treatment - Objectives and Principles
CHEM-03-02
— Phosphate Treatment and Boiler Water Conditioning
CHEM-03-03
— Feedwater pH Control, Ammonia and Oxygen Scavenger Dosing
CHEM-03-04
— Chemical Preparation and Dosing System - Operation & Maintenance
CHEM-03-05
— Chemical Dosing Control and Chemistry-Based Adjustment
CHEM-03-06
— Chemical Storage, Handling and Dosing Safety
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Cooling Water Chemistry & Treatment
CHEM-04-01
— Cooling Water Chemistry and Cycles of Concentration
CHEM-04-02
— Scaling, Corrosion, Fouling and Microbiological Growth
CHEM-04-03
— Scale and Corrosion Control Treatment
CHEM-04-04
— Chlorination, Biocide Treatment and Biological Control
CHEM-04-05
— Cooling Water Sampling, Monitoring and Chemistry Control
CHEM-04-06
— Cooling Water Chemistry Troubleshooting and Corrective Actions
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Water, Steam & Condensate Sampling and Analysis
CHEM-05-01
— Sampling Principles and Representative Sample Collection
CHEM-05-02
— Water, Steam and Condensate Sampling System
CHEM-05-03
— Analysis of pH, Conductivity, Silica, Phosphate and Key Parameters
CHEM-05-04
— Hardness, Alkalinity, Chloride and Dissolved Oxygen Analysis
CHEM-05-05
— Online Chemistry Analyzers - Operation, Calibration and Monitoring
CHEM-05-06
— Chemistry Result Interpretation and Abnormal Trend Analysis
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Fuel, Oil & Lubricant Analysis
CHEM-06-01
— Coal Sampling and Basic Fuel Analysis
CHEM-06-02
— Coal Proximate Analysis and Quality Parameters
CHEM-06-03
— Calorific Value, Ash and Moisture - Operational Significance
CHEM-06-04
— Fuel Oil Sampling, Properties and Analysis
CHEM-06-05
— Lubricating and Turbine Oil Analysis
CHEM-06-06
— Oil Condition Monitoring and Result Interpretation
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Corrosion, Scaling, Deposits & Chemical Cleaning
CHEM-07-01
— Corrosion Fundamentals and Mechanisms
CHEM-07-02
— Common Forms of Corrosion in Power Plant Systems
CHEM-07-03
— Scale and Deposit Formation and Their Effects
CHEM-07-04
— Corrosion, Scale and Deposit Prevention
CHEM-07-05
— Chemical Cleaning - Principles, Process and Application
CHEM-07-06
— Chemical Cleaning Safety and Post-Cleaning Assessment
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Chemical Laboratory Practices, Safety & Quality Control
CHEM-08-01
— Chemical Laboratory Organization and Good Laboratory Practices
CHEM-08-02
— Laboratory Glassware, Instruments and Proper Use
CHEM-08-03
— Reagent Preparation, Standardization, Labeling and Storage
CHEM-08-04
— Laboratory Instrument Calibration, Verification and Maintenance
CHEM-08-05
— Chemical Safety, PPE, SDS and Safe Handling Practices
CHEM-08-06
— Chemical Spill, Exposure and Laboratory Emergency Response
CHEM-08-07
— Laboratory QA/QC and Analytical Result Validation
CHEM-08-08
— Laboratory Records, Sample Traceability, Reporting and Waste Management
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Coal Handling Plant Fundamentals
CHP-01-01
— Coal Handling Plant - Purpose, Layout and Process Flow
CHP-01-02
— Coal Flow from Receipt to Boiler Bunker
CHP-01-03
— Coal Characteristics Relevant to Handling and Storage
CHP-01-04
— Major CHP Equipment and System Interfaces
CHP-01-05
— Coal Conveying Routes and System Redundancy
CHP-01-06
— CHP Operating Parameters, Safety and Field Practices
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Coal Receipt, Unloading & Track Hopper System
CHP-02-01
— Coal Receipt and Unloading Systems - Overview
CHP-02-02
— Track Hopper - Construction, Functioning, Operation & Maintenance
CHP-02-03
— Wagon Unloading Systems and Equipment
CHP-02-04
— Track Hopper Feeders, Gates and Extraction System
CHP-02-05
— Coal Unloading Operation and Monitoring
CHP-02-06
— Coal Unloading Problems, Troubleshooting & Maintenance
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Conveyors, Transfer Points & Crushers
CHP-03-01
— Belt Conveyor - Construction, Functioning, Operation & Maintenance
CHP-03-02
— Conveyor Pulleys, Idlers, Take-Up and Belt Tensioning
CHP-03-03
— Transfer Points, Chutes and Skirt Boards
CHP-03-04
— Coal Crushers - Construction, Operation & Maintenance
CHP-03-05
— Conveyor Protection Devices and Safety Features
CHP-03-06
— Conveyor, Chute and Crusher Troubleshooting
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Stacker-Reclaimer & Coal Yard Management
CHP-04-01
— Coal Yard Layout, Storage and Stockpile Management
CHP-04-02
— Stacker-Reclaimer - Construction, Operation & Maintenance
CHP-04-03
— Coal Stacking and Stockpile Formation
CHP-04-04
— Coal Reclaiming and Yard-to-System Routing
CHP-04-05
— Coal Yard Fire Prevention and Spontaneous Heating Control
CHP-04-06
— Coal Yard Operation, Inspection and Troubleshooting
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Bunker Feeding & Coal Distribution System
CHP-05-01
— Bunker Feeding and Coal Distribution - System Overview
CHP-05-02
— Bunker Distribution Equipment - Construction and Operation
CHP-05-03
— Coal Bunkers - Construction, Level Monitoring and Operation
CHP-05-04
— Bunker Choking, Bridging and Coal Flow Problems
CHP-05-05
— Bunker Feeding System Operation and Monitoring
CHP-05-06
— Bunker Distribution System Troubleshooting & Maintenance
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Dust Suppression, Ventilation & Fire Protection
CHP-06-01
— Coal Dust Generation, Hazards and Control Philosophy
CHP-06-02
— Dust Suppression System - Operation & Maintenance
CHP-06-03
— Dust Extraction and Ventilation System
CHP-06-04
— CHP Fire Detection and Fire Protection Systems
CHP-06-05
— Conveyor and Coal Yard Fire Response
CHP-06-06
— Housekeeping, Environmental Control and Safe Work Practices
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CHP Electrical & Mechanical Auxiliaries
CHP-07-01
— CHP Electrical Drives, Motors and Power Supply Overview
CHP-07-02
— Conveyor Drives, Gearboxes and Couplings
CHP-07-03
— Brakes, Holdbacks and Conveyor Safety Devices
CHP-07-04
— Bearings, Lubrication and Sealing Systems
CHP-07-05
— Magnetic Separators, Metal Detectors and Belt Weighers
CHP-07-06
— CHP Auxiliary Equipment Inspection and Preventive Maintenance
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CHP Operation, Maintenance & Troubleshooting
CHP-08-01
— CHP Startup, Shutdown and Normal Operation
CHP-08-02
— Conveyor Route Selection, Sequencing and Changeover
CHP-08-03
— CHP Operational Monitoring and Field Checks
CHP-08-04
— Conveyor Belt Problems and Troubleshooting
CHP-08-05
— Crusher, Chute and Feeder Troubleshooting
CHP-08-06
— Preventive and Condition-Based Maintenance of CHP
CHP-08-07
— CHP Equipment Isolation, Maintenance Handover and Restoration
CHP-08-08
— CHP Safety, Housekeeping and O&M Coordination
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Instrumentation & Control Fundamentals
CNI-01-01
— Role and Scope of Control & Instrumentation in Power Plants
CNI-01-02
— Basic Elements of Measurement and Control Systems
CNI-01-03
— Sensors, Transducers, Transmitters, Controllers and Final Elements
CNI-01-04
— Open-Loop, Closed-Loop and Feedback Control
CNI-01-05
— C&I Terminology, Instrument Identification and Plant Applications
CNI-01-06
— Field-to-Control-Room Instrumentation Architecture
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Measurement Principles, Signals & Instrument Standards
CNI-02-01
— Measurement Characteristics, Accuracy and Errors
CNI-02-02
— Range, Span, Zero, Calibration and Turndown
CNI-02-03
— Standard Instrument Signals - 4-20 mA, Voltage, Pneumatic and Digital
CNI-02-04
— Signal Scaling, Live Zero, Conversion and Square-Root Extraction
CNI-02-05
— Instrument Loops and 2-Wire, 3-Wire & 4-Wire Connections
CNI-02-06
— Instrument Symbols, Tagging and P&ID Interpretation
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Process Measurement & Instrumentation
CNI-03-01
— Temperature Measurement - RTD, Thermocouple and Other Methods
CNI-03-02
— Temperature Transmitters, Thermowells and Installation
CNI-03-03
— Pressure & Differential Pressure Measurement
CNI-03-04
— Pressure Transmitters, Manifolds and Impulse Lines
CNI-03-05
— Flow Measurement - DP, Orifice, Venturi and Flow Transmitters
CNI-03-06
— Special Flowmeters - Magnetic, Ultrasonic, Vortex and Mass Flow
CNI-03-07
— Level Measurement - Direct, DP and Hydrostatic Methods
CNI-03-08
— Radar, Ultrasonic, Capacitance and Special Level Measurement
CNI-03-09
— Boiler Drum Level Measurement and Compensation
CNI-03-10
— Process Analyzers - Oxygen, pH, Conductivity and Other Measurements
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Field Instruments & Actuators
CNI-04-01
— Field Switches, Transmitters and Local Instruments
CNI-04-02
— Control Valves - Construction, Characteristics and Applications
CNI-04-03
— Pneumatic, Electric and Electro-Hydraulic Actuators
CNI-04-04
— Valve Positioners, I/P Converters and Electro-Pneumatic Control
CNI-04-05
— Solenoid Valves, Limit Switches and Position Feedback
CNI-04-06
— Dampers, Gates, Louvers and Their Actuators
CNI-04-07
— Control Valve and Actuator Fail-Safe Philosophy
CNI-04-08
— Field Instrument & Actuator Installation, Maintenance and Troubleshooting
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Process Control Fundamentals & PID Control
CNI-05-01
— Process Control Variables, Set Point, Error and Disturbances
CNI-05-02
— Process Dynamics, Lag, Dead Time and Response
CNI-05-03
— P, I and D Control Actions
CNI-05-04
— PID Control, Tuning and Controller Response
CNI-05-05
— Cascade, Ratio, Feed-Forward and Override Control
CNI-05-06
— Auto-Manual Control, Tracking and Bumpless Transfer
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Distributed Control System (DCS), HMI & Operator Interface
CNI-06-01
— DCS Architecture and Functional Overview
CNI-06-02
— DCS Controllers, I/O Modules, Remote I/O and Cabinets
CNI-06-03
— Analog, Digital and Special DCS I/O Processing
CNI-06-04
— HMI Graphics, Faceplates, Trends and Operator Controls
CNI-06-05
— Alarm Management, Events and Sequence of Events
CNI-06-06
— DCS Redundancy and System Reliability
CNI-06-07
— DCS Engineering, Configuration and Change Management
CNI-06-08
— DCS Diagnostics, Maintenance and Troubleshooting
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PLC, Logic Control & Sequential Automation
CNI-07-01
— PLC Architecture, I/O and Scan Cycle
CNI-07-02
— Boolean Logic, Logic Gates and Control Logic
CNI-07-03
— Ladder Logic, Function Blocks, Timers and Counters
CNI-07-04
— Sequential Control and Step Logic
CNI-07-05
— PLC Applications in Thermal Power Plant Auxiliaries
CNI-07-06
— PLC Diagnostics, Testing and Troubleshooting
📘
FSSS - Furnace Safeguard Supervisory System & Boiler Process Control
CNI-08-01
— FSSS Philosophy, Architecture and Functional Overview
CNI-08-02
— Furnace Purge Permissives and Purge Sequence
CNI-08-03
— Burner Management, Igniters, Flame Detection and Fuel Admission
CNI-08-04
— Mill & Coal Burner Permissives, Sequence and Control
CNI-08-05
— Master Fuel Trip - Initiation, Logic, Actions and Reset
CNI-08-06
— Furnace Draft and Air System Control
CNI-08-07
— Fuel-Air Ratio, Combustion and Excess Air Control
CNI-08-08
— Boiler Drum Level & Feedwater Control
CNI-08-09
— Superheater & Reheater Steam Temperature Control
CNI-08-10
— FSSS Monitoring, Testing, Bypass and Troubleshooting
📘
ATRS - Automatic Turbine Run-up System
CNI-09-01
— ATRS Philosophy, Architecture and Functional Overview
CNI-09-02
— Turbine Startup Permissives and Readiness Criteria
CNI-09-03
— Turning Gear, Barring and Rolling Sequence
CNI-09-04
— Automatic Speed Raising and Acceleration Control
CNI-09-05
— Critical Speed Monitoring and Automatic Passage
CNI-09-06
— Turbine Warming, Soaking and Thermal Stress Criteria
CNI-09-07
— Rated Speed, Synchronization Readiness and Loading Transition
CNI-09-08
— ATRS Holds, Inhibits, Abort Conditions and Troubleshooting
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Process Interlocks, Permissives & Protection Systems
CNI-10-01
— Permissive, Interlock, Trip and Protection Philosophy
CNI-10-02
— Equipment Start Permissives, Running Interlocks and Trip Logic
CNI-10-03
— Boiler & Major Auxiliary Process Protection Logic
CNI-10-04
— Turbine Process Protection and Trip Logic
CNI-10-05
— Voting Logic, Redundancy and Fail-Safe Protection
CNI-10-06
— First-Out Indication and Sequence-of-Events Analysis
CNI-10-07
— Interlock Bypass, Override and Inhibition Management
CNI-10-08
— Interlock & Protection Testing and Troubleshooting
📘
Turbine Control, Governing & Electro-Hydraulic Control
CNI-11-01
— Turbine Governing Principles and Speed-Load Control
CNI-11-02
— Electro-Hydraulic Control System - Architecture and Operation
CNI-11-03
— Turbine Stop, Control and Intercept Valve Control
CNI-11-04
— Turbine Speed Control and Synchronization Mode
CNI-11-05
— Turbine Load Control and Governing Modes
CNI-11-06
— Overspeed Control and Load Rejection Response
CNI-11-07
— Turbine Governing System Monitoring and Testing
CNI-11-08
— EHC Troubleshooting and Maintenance
📘
Turbine Supervisory Instrumentation & Emergency Trip System
CNI-12-01
— Turbine Supervisory Instrumentation - Overview
CNI-12-02
— Shaft Vibration, Bearing Vibration and Eccentricity Measurement
CNI-12-03
— Axial Shift, Differential Expansion and Casing Expansion
CNI-12-04
— Turbine Speed and Zero-Speed Measurement
CNI-12-05
— Bearing Temperature and Turbine Thermal Monitoring
CNI-12-06
— Emergency Trip System - Architecture and Trip Functions
CNI-12-07
— Turbine Overspeed Protection and Emergency Trip Channels
CNI-12-08
— TSI & ETS Testing, Calibration and Troubleshooting
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Unit Coordinated Control, Load Control & Automatic Control Schemes
CNI-13-01
— Coordinated Control System - Philosophy and Architecture
CNI-13-02
— Boiler Follow, Turbine Follow and Coordinated Modes
CNI-13-03
— Unit Master Demand and Load Control
CNI-13-04
— Load Ramping, Load Rate and Demand Tracking
CNI-13-05
— Main Steam Pressure and Boiler-Turbine Load Balance
CNI-13-06
— Automatic Generation Control and Grid Interface
CNI-13-07
— Runback, Load Shedding and Automatic Load Reduction
CNI-13-08
— Coordinated Control Monitoring, Mode Transfer and Troubleshooting
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C&I Power Supply, Instrument Air, Earthing, Shielding & Cabling
CNI-14-01
— C&I AC/DC Power Supply Systems
CNI-14-02
— UPS and Redundant C&I Power Supply
CNI-14-03
— Instrument Air Supply, Quality and Distribution
CNI-14-04
— Instrument Earthing and Grounding Philosophy
CNI-14-05
— Shielding, Noise and Electromagnetic Interference Control
CNI-14-06
— Instrument Cables, Routing, Termination and Junction Boxes
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Industrial Communication Networks, Protocols & Control System Cybersecurity
CNI-15-01
— Industrial Communication and Control Network Fundamentals
CNI-15-02
— Serial Communication - RS-232, RS-485 and Industrial Interfaces
CNI-15-03
— Modbus and Common Industrial Communication Protocols
CNI-15-04
— Industrial Ethernet and Redundant Control Networks
CNI-15-05
— DCS, PLC and Third-Party System Communication
CNI-15-06
— Industrial Control System Cybersecurity Fundamentals
CNI-15-07
— Access Control, Backup, Change Management and Secure Maintenance
CNI-15-08
— Control Network Diagnostics and Communication Troubleshooting
📘
C&I Maintenance, Troubleshooting & Documentation
CNI-16-01
— C&I Preventive, Predictive and Breakdown Maintenance
CNI-16-02
— Systematic C&I Loop Troubleshooting
CNI-16-03
— Signal Loss, Drift, False Indication and Intermittent Faults
CNI-16-04
— C&I Equipment Isolation, Online Maintenance and Restoration
CNI-16-05
— P&ID, Loop Diagram, Logic Diagram and Wiring Drawing Interpretation
CNI-16-06
— Instrument Index, Datasheets, Cable Schedules and I/O Lists
CNI-16-07
— Maintenance History, Defect Reporting and Calibration Records
CNI-16-08
— C&I Safety, Work Permit and O&M Coordination
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C&I Laboratory, Calibration & Testing Practices
CNI-17-01
— C&I Laboratory, Reference Standards and Safe Practices
CNI-17-02
— Multimeter, Process Calibrator and Signal Source Practice
CNI-17-03
— Pressure & DP Transmitter Calibration Practice
CNI-17-04
— RTD, Thermocouple and Temperature Transmitter Calibration
CNI-17-05
— Flow & Level Transmitter Calibration Practice
CNI-17-06
— Control Valve, Actuator, I/P and Positioner Testing
CNI-17-07
— Pressure, Temperature, Level and Limit Switch Testing
CNI-17-08
— Instrument Loop Checking and End-to-End Testing
CNI-17-09
— Analog/Digital Signal Simulation and Logic Testing
CNI-17-10
— Calibration Records, Tolerance, As-Found/As-Left Data and Traceability
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Environmental Management Fundamentals & Statutory Framework
ENV-01-01
— Environmental Aspects, Impacts and Power Plant Environmental Management
ENV-01-02
— Major Environmental Pollution Sources in Thermal Power Plants
ENV-01-03
— Environmental Standards, Consent Conditions and Regulatory Compliance
ENV-01-04
— Environmental Management System, Responsibilities and Operational Controls
ENV-01-05
— Environmental Monitoring, Records and Compliance Documentation
ENV-01-06
— Environmental Incident, Deviation and Corrective Action Management
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Air Pollution Sources & Particulate Emission Control
ENV-02-01
— Air Pollution Sources and Major Stack Emissions
ENV-02-02
— Fly Ash Formation and Particulate Transport in Flue Gas
ENV-02-03
— Electrostatic Precipitator - Working Principle and Particulate Collection
ENV-02-04
— ESP Performance, Operating Parameters and Emission Control
ENV-02-05
— Particulate Emission Monitoring and Abnormal Condition Identification
ENV-02-06
— High Particulate Emission - Causes and Corrective Actions
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SOx, NOx & Flue Gas Emission Control Systems
ENV-03-01
— SOx and NOx Formation and Environmental Impact
ENV-03-02
— Primary NOx Control through Combustion Management
ENV-03-03
— Low-NOx Burners, Over-Fire Air and NOx Control Techniques
ENV-03-04
— Flue Gas Desulphurization - Process and Environmental Role
ENV-03-05
— Secondary NOx Control - SCR and SNCR Overview
ENV-03-06
— SOx/NOx Control Monitoring, Abnormalities and Troubleshooting
📘
Continuous Emission Monitoring System (CEMS)
ENV-04-01
— CEMS - Purpose, Architecture and Regulatory Role
ENV-04-02
— Stack Sampling, Sample Conditioning and Analyzer System
ENV-04-03
— CEMS Measurement of PM, SO2, NOx, CO and O2
ENV-04-04
— CEMS Calibration, Zero/Span Checks and QA/QC
ENV-04-05
— Emission Data Acquisition, Trending and Compliance Reporting
ENV-04-06
— CEMS Faults, Analyzer Drift and Troubleshooting
📘
Effluent, Wastewater & Liquid Discharge Management
ENV-05-01
— Power Plant Wastewater and Effluent Sources
ENV-05-02
— Effluent Quality Parameters and Discharge Standards
ENV-05-03
— Effluent Treatment Principles and Process Overview
ENV-05-04
— Wastewater Reuse, Recycling and Discharge Reduction
ENV-05-05
— Effluent Sampling, Monitoring and Compliance Assessment
ENV-05-06
— Effluent Abnormalities, Environmental Risk and Corrective Actions
📘
Ash, Solid Waste & Hazardous Waste Environmental Management
ENV-06-01
— Ash Generation, Disposal and Environmental Impact
ENV-06-02
— Ash Utilization, Storage and Environmentally Safe Disposal
ENV-06-03
— Solid Waste Classification, Segregation, Storage and Disposal
ENV-06-04
— Hazardous Waste Identification, Labeling, Storage and Handling
ENV-06-05
— Used Oil, Chemical Waste and Hazardous Material Management
ENV-06-06
— Waste Records, Manifest, Reporting and Compliance
📘
Noise, Occupational & Local Environmental Monitoring
ENV-07-01
— Power Plant Noise Sources and Environmental Impact
ENV-07-02
— Environmental and Occupational Noise Monitoring
ENV-07-03
— Noise Control and Exposure Reduction Measures
ENV-07-04
— Ambient Air Quality and Local Environmental Monitoring
ENV-07-05
— Soil, Groundwater and Surrounding Environment Monitoring
ENV-07-06
— Environmental Complaints, Local Impact and Response Management
📘
Environmental Compliance, Audit, Reporting & Improvement
ENV-08-01
— Environmental Compliance Monitoring and Review
ENV-08-02
— Environmental Audit - Planning, Execution and Follow-Up
ENV-08-03
— Environmental Reporting, Records and Statutory Returns
ENV-08-04
— Environmental Non-Compliance, Root Cause and Corrective Action
ENV-08-05
— Environmental Performance Indicators and Improvement Planning
ENV-08-06
— Environmental Awareness, Training and Departmental Responsibilities
ENV-08-07
— Environmental Emergency Preparedness and Response
ENV-08-08
— Continual Improvement and Sustainable Environmental Management
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Introduction to Thermal Power Plant Electrical System
ESTPP-01-01
— Electrical power flow from generator to grid
ESTPP-01-02
— Electrical power flow from source to plant auxiliaries
ESTPP-01-03
— Generation, power evacuation and auxiliary power systems
ESTPP-01-04
— Typical single line diagram of a thermal power plant
ESTPP-01-05
— Identification of major electrical equipment on single line diagram
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Basic Electrical Concepts for Power Plants
ESTPP-02-01
— Voltage, current, resistance and electrical power
ESTPP-02-02
— AC and DC systems
ESTPP-02-03
— Single-phase and three-phase electrical supply
ESTPP-02-04
— Line voltage, phase voltage, line current and phase current
ESTPP-02-05
— Active, reactive and apparent power
ESTPP-02-06
— Power factor and its significance
ESTPP-02-07
— Electrical frequency
ESTPP-02-08
— Star and delta connections
ESTPP-02-09
— Basic principle of electromagnetic induction
ESTPP-02-10
— Basic operating principle of transformer
ESTPP-02-11
— Basic purpose of CT and PT
ESTPP-02-12
— Circuit breaker and isolator: purpose and difference
ESTPP-02-13
— Fuse, protective relay and circuit breaker
ESTPP-02-14
— Basic concept of system and equipment earthing
ESTPP-02-15
— Basic electrical safety principles
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Generator Output and Transformer System
ESTPP-03-01
— Generator terminal and generator output arrangement
ESTPP-03-02
— Isolated Phase Bus Duct (IPBD)
ESTPP-03-03
— Generator Transformer / Generator Step-Up Transformer
ESTPP-03-04
— Power Transformer: Construction, Working Principle and Main Components
ESTPP-03-05
— Unit Auxiliary Transformer (UAT / UT)
ESTPP-03-06
— Station Transformer / Start-up Transformer
ESTPP-03-07
— Generator circuit breaker and its application
ESTPP-03-08
— Power evacuation from generator to switchyard
ESTPP-03-09
— Transformer Maintenance
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Auxiliary Power Supply System
ESTPP-04-01
— Meaning and purpose of auxiliary power
ESTPP-04-02
— Unit auxiliary loads and station auxiliary loads
ESTPP-04-03
— Typical HT and LT auxiliary voltage levels
ESTPP-04-04
— HT switchgear and HT auxiliary buses
ESTPP-04-05
— LT switchgear and LT distribution
ESTPP-04-06
— Power Control Centre (PCC)
ESTPP-04-07
— Motor Control Centre (MCC)
ESTPP-04-08
— Distribution boards and local power distribution
ESTPP-04-09
— Electrical supply to Boiler Feed Pumps
ESTPP-04-10
— Electrical supply to ID, FD and PA fans
ESTPP-04-11
— Electrical supply to coal mills and coal handling plant
ESTPP-04-12
— Electrical supply to condensate, cooling water and other pumps
ESTPP-04-13
— Electrical supply to ash handling and other balance-of-plant systems
ESTPP-04-14
— Selection of HT and LT motors for plant auxiliaries
ESTPP-04-15
— Bus coupler, bus sectionalisation and supply redundancy
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Emergency and Essential Power Supply
ESTPP-05-01
— Normal AC power supply system
ESTPP-05-02
— Essential and non-essential electrical loads
ESTPP-05-03
— Emergency AC power supply
ESTPP-05-04
— Emergency Diesel Generator (EDG)
ESTPP-05-05
— Station battery and DC power system
ESTPP-05-06
— Battery charger, float charging and boost charging
ESTPP-05-07
— Battery & UPS maintenance
ESTPP-05-08
— Uninterruptible Power Supply (UPS)
ESTPP-05-09
— DC distribution board and essential DC loads
ESTPP-05-10
— Automatic changeover and emergency supply restoration
ESTPP-05-11
— Loss of auxiliary supply and station blackout: basic sequence
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Earthing, Isolation and Electrical Safety
ESTPP-06-01
— Purpose and importance of earthing in power plants
ESTPP-06-02
— Earthing: Types and Basic Principles
ESTPP-06-03
— Equipment earthing
ESTPP-06-04
— System earthing and neutral grounding
ESTPP-06-05
— Switchyard and plant earthing grid
ESTPP-06-06
— Electrical isolation and safe isolation procedure
ESTPP-06-07
— Lockout/Tagout (LOTO) Procedure for Electrical Equipment
ESTPP-06-08
— Electrical Hazards
ESTPP-06-09
— Arc Flash
ESTPP-06-10
— Permit to Work for electrical equipment
ESTPP-06-11
— Electrical shock prevention and emergency response
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Electrical Testing & Diagnostics
ESTPP-07-01
— Cable Testing
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Electrical Protection Fundamentals & Protection Philosophy
ETP-01-01
— Electrical Protection - Purpose, Philosophy and Requirements
ETP-01-02
— Electrical Faults and Abnormal Operating Conditions
ETP-01-03
— Protection Zones, Primary and Backup Protection
ETP-01-04
— Sensitivity, Selectivity, Speed and Reliability of Protection
ETP-01-05
— Major Electrical Protection Principles
ETP-01-06
— Protection Coordination and Grading
ETP-01-07
— Trip Philosophy, Lockout and Master Trip Arrangement
ETP-01-08
— Protection Diagrams, Trip Matrix and Documentation
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Protective Relays, Numerical Relays & Relay Coordination
ETP-02-01
— Protective Relay Types and Development
ETP-02-02
— Numerical Relay Architecture and Functional Blocks
ETP-02-03
— Relay Pickup, Dropout, Timing and Characteristics
ETP-02-04
— IDMT and Overcurrent Relay Characteristics
ETP-02-05
— Directional Protection Principles
ETP-02-06
— Relay Settings and Protection Coordination
ETP-02-07
— Numerical Relay Events, Disturbance Records and Fault Data
ETP-02-08
— Numerical Relay Configuration, Diagnostics and Maintenance
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Generator Protection
ETP-03-01
— Generator Protection Philosophy and Protection Zones
ETP-03-02
— Generator Stator Differential Protection
ETP-03-03
— Generator Stator Earth Fault and REF Protection
ETP-03-04
— Generator Rotor Earth Fault and Field Protection
ETP-03-05
— Reverse Power, Loss of Excitation and Pole-Slip Protection
ETP-03-06
— Negative Sequence, Overload and Thermal Protection
ETP-03-07
— Generator Voltage and Frequency Protection
ETP-03-08
— Generator Trip Matrix, Testing and Trip Analysis
GEN-07-01
— Generator protection
GEN-07-02
— Protection zones of generator-transformer unit
GEN-07-03
— Generator differential protection (87G)
GEN-07-04
— Stator earth-fault protection
GEN-07-05
— 100 percent stator earth-fault protection: introduction
GEN-07-06
— Rotor earth-fault protection
GEN-07-07
— Reverse-power protection (32)
GEN-07-08
— Loss-of-excitation protection (40)
GEN-07-09
— Negative-phase-sequence protection (46)
GEN-07-10
— Over-voltage and under-voltage protection (59/27)
GEN-07-11
— Over-frequency and under-frequency protection (81)
GEN-07-12
— Over-fluxing protection (24)
GEN-07-13
— Generator overcurrent and backup protection
GEN-07-14
— Pole slipping / out-of-step protection
GEN-07-15
— Generator bearing and winding temperature protection
GEN-07-16
— Generator-transformer unit protection philosophy
GEN-07-17
— Generator trip, lockout and master-trip logic
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Transformer & Generator Transformer Protection
ETP-04-01
— Transformer Protection Philosophy and Protection Zones
ETP-04-02
— Transformer Differential Protection
ETP-04-03
— Restricted Earth Fault and Neutral Protection
ETP-04-04
— Buchholz, Pressure Relief and Mechanical Protections
ETP-04-05
— Transformer Overcurrent and Earth Fault Backup Protection
ETP-04-06
— Transformer Overfluxing and Thermal Protection
ETP-04-07
— GT, UAT and Station Transformer Protection Schemes
ETP-04-08
— Transformer Protection Testing and Fault Analysis
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Busbar, Breaker Failure & Switchyard Protection
ETP-05-01
— Busbar Protection Philosophy and Zones
ETP-05-02
— Bus Differential Protection
ETP-05-03
— Circuit Breaker Failure Protection
ETP-05-04
— Distance Protection and Protection Zones
ETP-05-05
— Line Differential and Directional Protection
ETP-05-06
— Auto-Reclosing and Synchro-Check Protection Logic
ETP-05-07
— Switchyard Protection Interface and Trip Distribution
ETP-05-08
— Busbar & Switchyard Scheme Testing and Fault Analysis
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Motor & Auxiliary Electrical System Protection
ETP-06-01
— Motor Protection Philosophy and Requirements
ETP-06-02
— Motor Overload, Thermal and Locked-Rotor Protection
ETP-06-03
— Motor Short-Circuit and Differential Protection
ETP-06-04
— Motor Earth Fault Protection
ETP-06-05
— Negative Sequence, Phase Unbalance and Single-Phasing Protection
ETP-06-06
— Motor Voltage, Underload and Restart Protection
ETP-06-07
— Motor Bearing and Winding Temperature Protection
ETP-06-08
— Motor Protection Testing, Settings and Troubleshooting
📘
Feeder, Cable & Distribution System Protection
ETP-07-01
— Feeder Protection Philosophy and Applications
ETP-07-02
— Feeder Overcurrent and Earth Fault Protection
ETP-07-03
— Directional and Parallel Feeder Protection
ETP-07-04
— Cable Differential and Cable Fault Protection
ETP-07-05
— HT/LT Distribution Protection Coordination
ETP-07-06
— Fuse, MCCB and ACB Protection Coordination
ETP-07-07
— Cable Fault Location and Diagnostic Techniques
ETP-07-08
— Feeder Protection Testing and Troubleshooting
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CT, PT/CVT & Protection Circuit Supervision
ETP-08-01
— Current Transformer - Protection Application and Requirements
ETP-08-02
— CT Saturation, Burden and Knee-Point Voltage
ETP-08-03
— CT Polarity, Connections and Secondary Safety
ETP-08-04
— PT/CVT - Protection Application and Requirements
ETP-08-05
— PT Secondary Circuits and Voltage Supervision
ETP-08-06
— CT/PT Circuit Failure Supervision
ETP-08-07
— CT/PT Ratio, Polarity and Insulation Testing
ETP-08-08
— CT/PT Circuit Maintenance and Troubleshooting
📘
Circuit Breaker, Trip Circuit & Protection Interface
ETP-09-01
— Protection Relay to Circuit Breaker Trip Interface
ETP-09-02
— Circuit Breaker Trip and Close Circuits
ETP-09-03
— Trip Circuit Supervision and Trip Coil Monitoring
ETP-09-04
— Lockout Relay, Master Trip and Trip Distribution
ETP-09-05
— Breaker Auxiliary Contacts and Protection Logic Interface
ETP-09-06
— Circuit Breaker Timing and Contact Operation Testing
ETP-09-07
— Breaker Contact Resistance and Insulation Testing
ETP-09-08
— Trip Circuit and Breaker Interface Troubleshooting
📘
Electrical Equipment Testing & Diagnostic Techniques
ETP-10-01
— Electrical Testing Philosophy, Safety and Test Planning
ETP-10-02
— Insulation Resistance and Polarization Index Test
ETP-10-03
— High Voltage and Dielectric Withstand Testing
ETP-10-04
— Winding Resistance and Continuity Testing
ETP-10-05
— Transformer Ratio, Vector Group and Magnetic Balance Testing
ETP-10-06
— Tan Delta, Capacitance and Insulation Diagnostics
ETP-10-07
— Earth Resistance and Grounding System Testing
ETP-10-08
— Electrical Test Result Interpretation and Condition Assessment
📘
Protection Relay Testing, Secondary Injection & Scheme Testing
ETP-11-01
— Protection Relay Testing - Philosophy and Test Equipment
ETP-11-02
— Secondary Injection Testing of OC and EF Relays
ETP-11-03
— Differential Protection Relay Testing
ETP-11-04
— Distance Relay Testing and Zone Verification
ETP-11-05
— Numerical Relay Setting Verification and Functional Testing
ETP-11-06
— Primary Injection and Complete Protection Path Testing
ETP-11-07
— End-to-End Protection Scheme and Trip Testing
ETP-11-08
— Relay Test Records, Acceptance Criteria and Documentation
📘
Protection Maintenance, Disturbance Analysis & Troubleshooting
ETP-12-01
— Protection System Preventive and Periodic Maintenance
ETP-12-02
— Relay Self-Supervision, Alarms and Diagnostics
ETP-12-03
— Disturbance Records and Oscillography Analysis
ETP-12-04
— Fault Analysis Using Relay Events and SOE
ETP-12-05
— Protection Maloperation and Failure-to-Trip Investigation
ETP-12-06
— Protection Circuit Troubleshooting from CT/PT to Trip Coil
ETP-12-07
— Protection Setting Management and Change Control
ETP-12-08
— Protection Maintenance Records, Fault Reports and Corrective Actions
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Electrical System Operation
GEN-01-01
— Generator
GEN-03-01
— Excitation
GEN-04-01
— Synchronization
📘
Generator Fundamentals
GEN-01-02
— Mechanical-to-electrical energy conversion
GEN-01-03
— Faraday's law and electromagnetic induction
GEN-01-04
— Working principle of synchronous generator / alternator
GEN-01-05
— Generation of three-phase EMF
GEN-01-06
— Relationship between frequency, speed and number of poles
GEN-01-07
— Why thermal power plant turbo-generators are generally two-pole machines
GEN-01-08
— Generated EMF and factors affecting generator voltage
GEN-01-09
— Synchronous reactance and generator impedance: introduction
GEN-01-10
— Generator equivalent circuit and phasor diagram
GEN-01-11
— Voltage regulation of synchronous generator
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Generator Construction
GEN-02-01
— Overall construction of turbo-generator
GEN-02-02
— Stator core and stator frame
GEN-02-03
— Stator winding
GEN-02-04
— Cylindrical rotor construction
GEN-02-05
— Rotor field winding
GEN-02-06
— Generator shaft and coupling with turbine
GEN-02-07
— Generator bearings
GEN-02-08
— Generator terminal arrangement
GEN-02-09
— Generator neutral arrangement
GEN-02-10
— Generator nameplate and important rated parameters
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Excitation System and AVR
GEN-03-02
— Purpose of generator excitation
GEN-03-03
— Field current and magnetic field production
GEN-03-04
— Static excitation system
GEN-03-05
— Brushless excitation system
GEN-03-06
— Automatic Voltage Regulator (AVR)
GEN-03-07
— Generator terminal-voltage control
GEN-03-08
— Relationship between excitation and reactive power
GEN-03-09
— Over-excitation and under-excitation
GEN-03-10
— Field forcing and excitation response
GEN-03-11
— Excitation limiters: introduction
GEN-03-12
— Power System Stabilizer (PSS): basic concept
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Synchronization and Grid Connection
GEN-04-02
— Need for synchronization
GEN-04-03
— Voltage matching before synchronization
GEN-04-04
— Frequency matching before synchronization
GEN-04-05
— Phase-sequence requirement
GEN-04-06
— Phase-angle matching
GEN-04-07
— Synchronoscope and synchronization indication
GEN-04-08
— Manual synchronization
GEN-04-09
— Automatic synchronizer
GEN-04-10
— Generator Breaker Closing - Electrical Interface and Conditions
GEN-04-11
— Consequences of incorrect synchronization
MPO-03-01
— Synchronization - Principles and Prerequisites
MPO-03-02
— Voltage, Frequency, Phase Sequence and Phase Angle Matching
MPO-03-03
— Manual Synchronization and Synchroscope Operation
MPO-03-04
— Automatic Synchronization - Sequence and Operational Checks
MPO-03-05
— Generator Breaker Closing - Operator Sequence and Grid Connection
MPO-03-06
— Initial MW and MVAr Loading after Synchronization
MPO-03-07
— Abnormal Synchronizing Conditions and Operator Response
MPO-03-08
— Synchronization and Grid Coordination
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Generator Operation and Reactive Power Control
GEN-05-01
— Generator loading after synchronization
GEN-05-02
— Active power (MW) and reactive power (MVAR)
GEN-05-03
— Generator power factor
GEN-05-04
— Effect of turbine mechanical input on MW output
GEN-05-05
— Effect of excitation on MVAR output
GEN-05-06
— Over-excited generator operation
GEN-05-07
— Under-excited generator operation
GEN-05-08
— Generator capability curve
GEN-05-09
— Stator-current limit
GEN-05-10
— Rotor-field-current limit
GEN-05-11
— Generator stability limit: introduction
GEN-05-12
— Grid-connected generator operation
GEN-05-13
— Load rejection and generator response
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Generator Cooling and Auxiliary Systems
GEN-06-01
— Need for generator cooling
GEN-06-02
— Air-cooled generators
GEN-06-03
— Hydrogen cooling system
GEN-06-04
— Properties and advantages of hydrogen as cooling medium
GEN-06-05
— Hydrogen purity and pressure monitoring
GEN-06-06
— Stator water cooling system
GEN-06-07
— Generator seal-oil system
GEN-06-08
— Seal-oil differential pressure and sealing principle
GEN-06-09
— Bearing lubrication and bearing-temperature monitoring
GEN-06-10
— Generator hydrogen leakage and safety precautions
GEN-06-11
— Generator fire and explosion hazards
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Motor Fundamentals
MOTOR-01-01
— Role and application of motors in thermal power plants
MOTOR-01-02
— Classification of electric motors
MOTOR-01-03
— AC and DC motors
MOTOR-01-04
— Three-phase induction motor working principle
MOTOR-01-05
— Rotating magnetic field
MOTOR-01-06
— Synchronous speed
MOTOR-01-07
— Slip and rotor frequency
MOTOR-01-08
— Squirrel-cage and slip-ring induction motors
MOTOR-01-09
— Introduction to synchronous motors
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Construction of Induction Motors
MOTOR-02-01
— Stator construction and stator winding
MOTOR-02-02
— Rotor construction
MOTOR-02-03
— Squirrel-cage rotor
MOTOR-02-04
— Slip-ring / wound rotor construction
MOTOR-02-05
— Bearings and lubrication arrangement
MOTOR-02-06
— Motor cooling and ventilation
MOTOR-02-07
— Motor terminal box and cable termination
MOTOR-02-08
— Motor enclosure and degree of protection
MOTOR-02-09
— Reading and interpretation of motor nameplate data
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Motor Characteristics and Performance
MOTOR-03-01
— Starting current and inrush current
MOTOR-03-02
— Starting torque and accelerating torque
MOTOR-03-03
— Full-load current and rated operating conditions
MOTOR-03-04
— Torque-slip characteristic
MOTOR-03-05
— Maximum torque and pull-out torque
MOTOR-03-06
— Motor losses and efficiency
MOTOR-03-07
— Motor power factor
MOTOR-03-08
— Motor duty and service factor
MOTOR-03-09
— Load torque characteristics of pumps, fans, compressors and conveyors
MOTOR-03-10
— Selection of HT and LT motors for thermal power plant auxiliaries
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Motor Starting and Speed Control
MOTOR-04-01
— Need for motor starters and starting-current limitation
MOTOR-04-02
— Direct-On-Line (DOL) starting
MOTOR-04-03
— Star-delta starting
MOTOR-04-04
— Autotransformer starting
MOTOR-04-05
— Rotor resistance starting of slip-ring motors
MOTOR-04-06
— Soft starter
MOTOR-04-07
— Variable Frequency Drive (VFD)
MOTOR-04-08
— V/f control principle
MOTOR-04-09
— Effect of frequency and voltage on motor speed
MOTOR-04-10
— Energy saving through variable-speed operation of pumps and fans
MOTOR-04-11
— HT motor starting and starting sequence
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Motor Protection
MOTOR-05-01
— Overload and thermal protection
MOTOR-05-02
— Short-circuit protection
MOTOR-05-03
— Earth-fault protection
MOTOR-05-04
— Single phasing and phase-unbalance protection
MOTOR-05-05
— Locked-rotor and stall protection
MOTOR-05-06
— Under-voltage protection
MOTOR-05-07
— Negative-sequence protection
MOTOR-05-08
— Motor differential protection for large motors
MOTOR-05-09
— Bearing-temperature and winding-temperature protection
MOTOR-05-10
— Motor start supervision and repeated-start limitation
MOTOR-05-11
— Motor protection relay and trip logic
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Motor Maintenance and Troubleshooting
MOTOR-06-01
— Motor Maintenance
MOTOR-06-02
— Visual inspection and routine motor checks
MOTOR-06-03
— Insulation resistance measurement
MOTOR-06-04
— Polarization Index (PI)
MOTOR-06-05
— Winding resistance measurement
MOTOR-06-06
— Bearing inspection and bearing-temperature monitoring
MOTOR-06-07
— Motor vibration monitoring
MOTOR-06-08
— Current and phase-unbalance checks
MOTOR-06-09
— Motor current signature analysis: introduction
MOTOR-06-10
— Troubleshooting motor failure to start
MOTOR-06-11
— Troubleshooting motor overcurrent and overheating
MOTOR-06-12
— Abnormal noise, vibration and bearing overheating
MOTOR-06-13
— Motor drying, insulation deterioration and low IR
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Main Plant Operation Fundamentals
MPO-01-01
— Main Plant Operation - Scope, Responsibilities and Plant Overview
MPO-01-02
— Integrated Unit Process Flow and Major Plant Systems
MPO-01-03
— Boiler-Turbine-Generator and Auxiliary System Interfaces
MPO-01-04
— Key Operating Parameters, Limits, Alarms and Trends
MPO-01-05
— Control Room and Field Operation Coordination
MPO-01-06
— Equipment Readiness and Pre-Operation Checks
MPO-01-07
— Safe Operating Practices and Communication
MPO-01-08
— Operating Procedures, Checklists and Log Keeping
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Unit Startup and Rolling
MPO-02-01
— Unit Startup Types, Overall Sequence and Readiness
MPO-02-02
— Boiler Startup, Light-Up and Steam Parameter Development
MPO-02-03
— Starting and Establishing Major Unit Auxiliaries
MPO-02-04
— Turbine Preparation for Rolling
MPO-02-05
— Turbine Rolling and Speed Raising
MPO-02-06
— Critical Speed, Warming and Turbine Expansion Monitoring
MPO-02-07
— Generator Readiness before Synchronization
MPO-02-08
— Integrated Unit Startup Sequence and Operator Coordination
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Unit Loading, Load Control and Normal Operation
MPO-04-01
— Unit Loading and Load Raising Sequence
MPO-04-02
— Boiler Operation during Load Changes
MPO-04-03
— Turbine Operation during Loading and Unloading
MPO-04-04
— Generator MW, MVAr, Voltage and Power Factor Control
MPO-04-05
— Unit Load Control Modes and Load Demand Response
MPO-04-06
— Major Auxiliary Monitoring during Normal Operation
MPO-04-07
— Load Reduction, Ramping and Grid Demand Changes
MPO-04-08
— Normal Unit Operation - Monitoring and Field Checks
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Boiler-Turbine-Generator Coordinated Operation
MPO-05-01
— Principles of Boiler-Turbine-Generator Coordination
MPO-05-02
— Fuel-Steam-Turbine-Generator Load Relationship
MPO-05-03
— Main Steam Pressure and Unit Load Coordination
MPO-05-04
— Steam Temperature, Drum Level and Feedwater Coordination
MPO-05-05
— Turbine-Generator Response to Boiler Disturbances
MPO-05-06
— Boiler Response to Turbine and Generator Disturbances
MPO-05-07
— Operator Coordination during Unit Transients
MPO-05-08
— Integrated Unit Monitoring and Process Mismatch Identification
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Electrical Operation and Switching
MPO-06-01
— Main Plant Electrical System - Operational Overview
MPO-06-02
— Unit and Station Auxiliary Supply Operation
MPO-06-03
— Bus Transfer and Supply Changeover Operation
MPO-06-04
— Circuit Breaker, Isolator and Earthing Switch Operation
MPO-06-05
— Switching Procedure, Checklist and Safety Confirmation
MPO-06-06
— Electrical Equipment Isolation and Restoration
MPO-06-07
— Emergency and Essential Power Supply Operation
MPO-06-08
— Electrical Abnormalities and Operator Response
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Unit Shutdown and Outage Preparation
MPO-07-01
— Unit Shutdown Types, Planning and Overall Sequence
MPO-07-02
— Unit Unloading and Pre-Shutdown Preparation
MPO-07-03
— Generator Unloading and Grid Disconnection
MPO-07-04
— Turbine Shutdown, Rundown and Turning Gear Operation
MPO-07-05
— Boiler Shutdown and Controlled Cooling
MPO-07-06
— Auxiliary Shutdown and Equipment Preservation
MPO-07-07
— Plant Isolation and Maintenance Handover
MPO-07-08
— Outage Preparation, Documentation and Restoration Planning
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Abnormal and Emergency Unit Operation
MPO-08-01
— Abnormal and Emergency Operation - Principles and Priorities
MPO-08-02
— Boiler Trip and Major Boiler Disturbances
MPO-08-03
— Turbine Trip and Major Turbine Disturbances
MPO-08-04
— Generator Trip and Electrical Disturbances
MPO-08-05
— Loss of Major Auxiliaries and Common Plant Services
MPO-08-06
— Load Rejection, House Load and Grid Failure
MPO-08-07
— Station Blackout and Emergency Power Restoration
MPO-08-08
— Emergency Stabilization, Recovery and Post-Event Actions
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Grid Coordination, Shift Operation and Operational Discipline
MPO-09-01
— Generating Unit and Grid Operation Interface
MPO-09-02
— Load Scheduling and Grid Instructions
MPO-09-03
— Frequency, Voltage, Reactive Power and Reserve Management
MPO-09-04
— Load Dispatch and Inter-Departmental Coordination
MPO-09-05
— Shift Takeover, Handover and Plant Status Review
MPO-09-06
— Operating Logs, Event Records and Shift Documentation
MPO-09-07
— Defect Reporting, Work Coordination and Equipment Release
MPO-09-08
— Operational Discipline, Procedural Compliance and Human Performance
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Performance & Efficiency Management Fundamentals
PEM-01-01
— Performance & Efficiency Management - Scope and Objectives
PEM-01-02
— Generation, Efficiency, Reliability, Availability and Cost Relationship
PEM-01-03
— Factors Affecting Thermal Power Plant Performance
PEM-01-04
— Equipment, Unit and Station Performance Monitoring Framework
PEM-01-05
— Performance Data Collection, Validation and Reporting
PEM-01-06
— Departmental Roles and Coordination for Performance Improvement
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Plant Performance Parameters, KPIs & Quality Monitoring
PEM-02-01
— Thermal Power Plant Key Performance Indicators
PEM-02-02
— PLF, Availability Factor and Utilization Indicators
PEM-02-03
— Specific Coal, Oil and Water Consumption Monitoring
PEM-02-04
— Efficiency and Energy Related KPI Monitoring
PEM-02-05
— Operational and Maintenance Quality Monitoring
PEM-02-06
— KPI Dashboard, Trend Analysis and Deviation Monitoring
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Heat Rate, Efficiency & Energy Accounting
PEM-03-01
— Heat Rate and Thermal Efficiency Fundamentals
PEM-03-02
— Gross and Net Station Heat Rate
PEM-03-03
— Boiler, Turbine Cycle and Unit Efficiency
PEM-03-04
— Fuel and Electrical Energy Accounting
PEM-03-05
— Heat Rate Correction and Normalization
PEM-03-06
— Unit Energy Balance and Loss Identification
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Boiler, Turbine & Major Equipment Performance Monitoring
PEM-04-01
— Boiler Performance and Efficiency Monitoring
PEM-04-02
— Turbine and Heat Cycle Performance Monitoring
PEM-04-03
— Condenser Performance and Vacuum Deviation Analysis
PEM-04-04
— Feedwater Heater and Regenerative Cycle Performance
PEM-04-05
— Major Auxiliary Equipment Performance Monitoring
PEM-04-06
— Equipment Performance Degradation and Trend Analysis
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Auxiliary Power Consumption & Energy Optimization
PEM-05-01
— Auxiliary Power Consumption - Fundamentals and Significance
PEM-05-02
— Major Auxiliary Power Consumers and Energy Breakdown
PEM-05-03
— Energy Performance of Pumps, Fans, Mills and Compressors
PEM-05-04
— Auxiliary Equipment Loading and Operational Optimization
PEM-05-05
— Auxiliary Energy Loss Identification and Reduction
PEM-05-06
— APC Monitoring, Target Setting and Improvement
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Operational Efficiency, Loss Analysis & Performance Improvement
PEM-06-01
— Operational Losses and Efficiency Deviation
PEM-06-02
— Part-Load Operation and Efficiency Impact
PEM-06-03
— Key Operating Parameter Deviations and Efficiency Losses
PEM-06-04
— Startup, Shutdown and Cycling Energy Losses
PEM-06-05
— Performance Loss Analysis and Root Cause Identification
PEM-06-06
— Operational Efficiency Improvement Action Plan
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Performance Testing, Data Analysis & Benchmarking
PEM-07-01
— Performance Test Planning and Methodology
PEM-07-02
— Test Instrumentation, Measurement Accuracy and Data Validation
PEM-07-03
— Boiler and Turbine Performance Testing
PEM-07-04
— Auxiliary Equipment Performance Testing
PEM-07-05
— Performance Data Analysis, Correction and Interpretation
PEM-07-06
— Performance Benchmarking and Gap Analysis
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Maintenance Planning, Scheduling & Work Management
PEM-08-01
— Maintenance Planning and Scheduling Fundamentals
PEM-08-02
— Maintenance Notification and Work Order Management
PEM-08-03
— Job Planning, Resource Estimation and Material Planning
PEM-08-04
— Daily, Weekly and Shutdown Maintenance Scheduling
PEM-08-05
— Maintenance Backlog, Priority and Equipment Criticality
PEM-08-06
— Work Execution, Feedback, Closure and Schedule Compliance
PEM-08-07
— Shutdown and Outage Planning & Coordination
PEM-08-08
— Maintenance Planning KPIs and Work Management Review
📘
Preventive, Predictive & Condition-Based Maintenance Strategy
PEM-09-01
— Maintenance Strategies and Selection Philosophy
PEM-09-02
— Preventive Maintenance Program and Periodicity
PEM-09-03
— Vibration Monitoring and Condition Assessment
PEM-09-04
— Thermography and Thermal Condition Monitoring
PEM-09-05
— Oil Analysis and Lubrication Condition Monitoring
PEM-09-06
— Condition-Based Maintenance Decision and Intervention
PEM-09-07
— Equipment History and Failure Trend Analysis
PEM-09-08
— Maintenance Strategy Review and Optimization
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Quality Management, Inspection & Maintenance Quality Control
PEM-10-01
— Quality Management Fundamentals in Power Plant O&M
PEM-10-02
— Maintenance Quality Planning and Inspection
PEM-10-03
— Inspection Checkpoints, Hold Points and Acceptance Criteria
PEM-10-04
— Workmanship Quality and Installation Verification
PEM-10-05
— Material Quality, Certification and Traceability
PEM-10-06
— Non-Conformance, Root Cause and Corrective Action
PEM-10-07
— Post-Maintenance Quality Verification and Acceptance
PEM-10-08
— Quality Records, Audit and Continual Improvement
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Energy Management, PAT Cycle, ESCerts & Regulatory Framework
PEM-11-01
— Energy Management Fundamentals for Thermal Power Plants
PEM-11-02
— Designated Consumers and Energy Management Responsibilities
PEM-11-03
— Perform, Achieve and Trade (PAT) Scheme and PAT Cycle
PEM-11-04
— Specific Energy Consumption, Baseline and Target Setting
PEM-11-05
— Measurement & Verification of Energy Performance
PEM-11-06
— ESCerts - Energy Saving Certificates
PEM-11-07
— Energy Audit and Energy Conservation Opportunities
PEM-11-08
— PAT Compliance, Documentation and Reporting
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Performance Review, Reliability, Improvement Planning & Management Reporting
PEM-12-01
— Plant Performance Review Framework
PEM-12-02
— Reliability, Availability and Forced Outage Indicators
PEM-12-03
— Recurring Problem Analysis and Root Cause Review
PEM-12-04
— Performance and Reliability Improvement Planning
PEM-12-05
— Improvement Action Tracking and Closure
PEM-12-06
— Management Dashboard and Performance Reporting
PEM-12-07
— Benchmarking, Best Practices and Knowledge Sharing
PEM-12-08
— Continual Performance Improvement and Cross-Functional Review
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Power Plant Fundamentals
PPF-01-01
— Types of Power Plants
PPF-01-02
— Basic working principle of a coal-fired thermal power plant
PPF-01-03
— Layout of thermal power plant
PPF-01-04
— Rankine cycle basics
PPF-01-05
— Heat rate & efficiency
PPF-01-06
— Boiler, Turbine, Generator overview
PPF-01-07
— Energy flow diagram
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Indian Power Market
PSM-01-01
— Overview of Indian Power Sector and Electricity Market
PSM-01-02
— Structure of Generation, Transmission and Distribution
PSM-01-03
— Key Participants in the Indian Electricity Market
PSM-01-04
— Long-Term, Medium-Term and Short-Term Power Markets
PSM-01-05
— Power Exchanges in India
PSM-01-06
— Day Ahead Market (DAM)
PSM-01-07
— Real Time Market (RTM)
PSM-01-08
— Electricity Pricing and Market Clearing
PSM-01-09
— Tariff Structure and Charges
PSM-01-10
— Open Access
PSM-01-11
— Renewable Energy Market and REC
PSM-01-12
— Ancillary Services and Grid Support
PSM-01-13
— Transmission Congestion and Market Operation
PSM-01-14
— Challenges in the Indian Power Market
PSM-01-15
— Future Trends: MBED, Storage and Smart Grid
PSM-01-16
— Practical Engineer Perspective on Power Market
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Industrial Safety Fundamentals & Safety Management
SAF-01-01
— Industrial Safety Fundamentals and Safety Culture
SAF-01-02
— Unsafe Acts, Unsafe Conditions and Accident Causes
SAF-01-03
— Hazard Identification and Hierarchy of Controls
SAF-01-04
— Safety Roles, Responsibilities and Accountability
SAF-01-05
— Toolbox Talk, Safety Communication and Worksite Briefing
SAF-01-06
— Safety Signs, Barricading and Access Control
SAF-01-07
— Industrial Housekeeping and Safe Workplace Practices
SAF-01-08
— Safety Observation, Reporting and Improvement
📘
Permit-to-Work, LOTO & Energy Isolation
SAF-02-01
— Permit-to-Work System - Purpose, Types and Responsibilities
SAF-02-02
— Hazardous Energy Sources and Isolation Planning
SAF-02-03
— Lockout-Tagout (LOTO) Principles and Practice
SAF-02-04
— Electrical, Mechanical and Process Energy Isolation
SAF-02-05
— Positive Isolation, Blanking and Double Block & Bleed
SAF-02-06
— Zero-Energy Verification and Safe Work Confirmation
SAF-02-07
— Permit Suspension, Extension, Handover and Closure
SAF-02-08
— Restoration, De-Isolation and Return-to-Service
📘
Electrical Safety & Safe Switching Practices
SAF-03-01
— Electrical Shock, Arc Flash and Arc Blast Hazards
SAF-03-02
— Electrical Approach Distances and Safe Work Boundaries
SAF-03-03
— Electrical Isolation, Discharge and Earthing
SAF-03-04
— Safe Electrical Switching and Switching Authorization
SAF-03-05
— Test-for-Dead, Voltage Detection and Verification
SAF-03-06
— Electrical Earthing and Temporary Earth Application
SAF-03-07
— Electrical PPE, Insulated Tools and Safety Equipment
SAF-03-08
— Electrical Accident Response and Rescue
📘
Mechanical Safety & Rotating Equipment Hazards
SAF-04-01
— Mechanical and Rotating Equipment Hazards
SAF-04-02
— Machine Guarding and Safe Access
SAF-04-03
— Stored Mechanical Energy and Release Hazards
SAF-04-04
— Safe Maintenance of Rotating Equipment
SAF-04-05
— Hand Tool, Portable Tool and Workshop Safety
SAF-04-06
— Grinding, Cutting and Mechanical Hot-Work Safety
SAF-04-07
— Pressurized Equipment and Stored-Pressure Safety
SAF-04-08
— Mechanical Work Preparation and Safe Restoration
📘
Confined Space, Vessel Entry & Gas Testing
SAF-05-01
— Confined Space Identification and Hazards
SAF-05-02
— Atmospheric Hazards in Confined Spaces
SAF-05-03
— Gas Testing Equipment and Atmospheric Testing
SAF-05-04
— Confined Space Ventilation and Atmospheric Control
SAF-05-05
— Confined Space Permit, Entrant and Attendant Responsibilities
SAF-05-06
— Isolation and Preparation for Vessel Entry
SAF-05-07
— Communication, Standby and Rescue Preparedness
SAF-05-08
— Confined Space Emergency and Rescue
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Working at Height, Scaffolding & Fall Protection
SAF-06-01
— Working at Height - Hazards and Control Measures
SAF-06-02
— Scaffolding Components and Safe Construction
SAF-06-03
— Scaffold Inspection, Tagging and Safe Use
SAF-06-04
— Full-Body Harness, Lifeline and Anchorage
SAF-06-05
— Fall Arrest and Fall Restraint Systems
SAF-06-06
— Ladder Safety and Temporary Access
SAF-06-07
— Dropped Object Prevention and Barricading
SAF-06-08
— Work-at-Height Rescue and Emergency Planning
📘
Lifting, Rigging, Material Handling & Crane Safety
SAF-07-01
— Lifting Safety Fundamentals and Hazard Identification
SAF-07-02
— Slings, Shackles, Hooks and Lifting Accessories
SAF-07-03
— SWL, Identification and Inspection of Lifting Gear
SAF-07-04
— Crane Safety and Lifting Team Coordination
SAF-07-05
— Lifting Plan and Critical Lift Preparation
SAF-07-06
— Load Balance, Center of Gravity and Rigging Practice
SAF-07-07
— Manual Material Handling and Ergonomic Safety
SAF-07-08
— Lifting Incidents, Failure Modes and Prevention
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Fire Prevention, Fire Fighting & Explosion Safety
SAF-08-01
— Fire Fundamentals and Fire Behaviour
SAF-08-02
— Fire Classes and Extinguishing Media
SAF-08-03
— Portable Fire Extinguishers - Selection and Use
SAF-08-04
— Fixed Fire Fighting Systems and Hydrants
SAF-08-05
— Coal, Oil, Cable and Electrical Fire Hazards
SAF-08-06
— Hot Work Permit, Fire Watch and Fire Prevention
SAF-08-07
— Explosion Hazards and Combustible Dust Safety
SAF-08-08
— Fire Emergency Response and Evacuation
📘
Chemical Safety, Hazardous Materials & SDS
SAF-09-01
— Chemical Hazards and Routes of Exposure
SAF-09-02
— Chemical Labels and Safety Data Sheets (SDS)
SAF-09-03
— Chemical Storage, Segregation and Compatibility
SAF-09-04
— Chemical Handling, Transfer and Dosing Safety
SAF-09-05
— Chemical PPE, Safety Shower and Eyewash
SAF-09-06
— Chemical Spill Response and Containment
SAF-09-07
— Compressed Gas Cylinder Handling and Safety
SAF-09-08
— Chemical Exposure and Emergency Response
📘
PPE, Occupational Health & First Aid
SAF-10-01
— PPE Selection, Use and Limitations
SAF-10-02
— Head, Eye, Face, Hand and Foot Protection
SAF-10-03
— Respiratory and Hearing Protection
SAF-10-04
— Occupational Health Hazards in Power Plants
SAF-10-05
— First Aid Fundamentals and Initial Assessment
SAF-10-06
— First Aid for Bleeding, Burns and Fractures
SAF-10-07
— CPR and Basic Life Support Awareness
SAF-10-08
— Casualty Handling and Medical Emergency Response
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Emergency Response, Disaster Management & Evacuation
SAF-11-01
— Emergency Preparedness and Emergency Organization
SAF-11-02
— Emergency Alarm, Communication and Notification
SAF-11-03
— Evacuation, Assembly Points and Personnel Accountability
SAF-11-04
— Response to Fire, Explosion and Major Plant Emergencies
SAF-11-05
— Chemical Release and Hazardous Material Emergency
SAF-11-06
— Rescue Team, Emergency Equipment and Resource Mobilization
SAF-11-07
— Emergency Drills and Preparedness Assessment
SAF-11-08
— Post-Emergency Recovery, Reporting and Lessons Learned
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Accident Investigation, Risk Assessment & Safety Audit
SAF-12-01
— Incident, Accident and Near-Miss Classification
SAF-12-02
— Accident Reporting and Evidence Preservation
SAF-12-03
— Accident Investigation and Root Cause Analysis
SAF-12-04
— Job Safety Analysis and Hazard Identification
SAF-12-05
— Risk Assessment, Likelihood and Severity Evaluation
SAF-12-06
— Safety Inspection and Safety Audit
SAF-12-07
— Corrective and Preventive Actions (CAPA)
SAF-12-08
— Safety Performance Indicators and Continual Improvement
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Switchyard Fundamentals and Single Line Diagram
SWYD-01-01
— Electrical Substation: Functions, Types and Major Equipment
SWYD-01-02
— Purpose and function of a switchyard
SWYD-01-03
— Transmission voltage levels and grid interconnection
SWYD-01-04
— Incoming and outgoing feeders
SWYD-01-05
— Meaning of bay in a switchyard
SWYD-01-06
— Feeder bay and transformer bay
SWYD-01-07
— Bus coupler and bus sectionaliser
SWYD-01-08
— Typical switchyard single line diagram
SWYD-01-09
— Identification of switchyard equipment from SLD
SWYD-01-10
— Power flow from generator transformer to transmission line
SWYD-01-11
— EHV Overhead Conductors: ACSR, Bundled and HTLS Conductors
SWYD-01-12
— Switchgear Inspection and Routine Maintenance
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Busbar and Bus Schemes
SWYD-02-01
— Busbar: Purpose, Arrangement and Basic Operation
SWYD-02-02
— Purpose and function of busbars
SWYD-02-03
— Single-bus arrangement
SWYD-02-04
— Sectionalised single-bus arrangement
SWYD-02-05
— Main and transfer bus scheme
SWYD-02-06
— Double-bus arrangement
SWYD-02-07
— Double-bus double-breaker scheme
SWYD-02-08
— Ring-bus arrangement
SWYD-02-09
— Breaker-and-a-half scheme
SWYD-02-10
— Comparison of bus schemes for reliability and flexibility
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Circuit Breakers
SWYD-03-01
— Circuit Breakers: Overview, Types and Basic Operation
SWYD-03-02
— Purpose of a circuit breaker
SWYD-03-03
— Making current and breaking current
SWYD-03-04
— Arc formation and arc interruption
SWYD-03-05
— SF6 circuit breaker
SWYD-03-06
— Vacuum circuit breaker
SWYD-03-07
— Circuit-breaker operating mechanisms
SWYD-03-08
— Trip coil and close coil
SWYD-03-09
— Circuit-breaker trip and close circuits
SWYD-03-10
— Anti-pumping feature
SWYD-03-11
— Pole discrepancy protection
SWYD-03-12
— Breaker failure protection: introduction
SWYD-03-13
— Circuit-breaker timing and operational checks
SWYD-03-14
— Transient Recovery Voltage (TRV): introduction
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Isolators and Earthing Switches
SWYD-04-01
— Purpose and function of isolators
SWYD-04-02
— Difference between circuit breaker and isolator
SWYD-04-03
— Types of isolators
SWYD-04-04
— Purpose and operation of earthing switches
SWYD-04-05
— Circuit breaker, isolator and earth-switch operating sequence
SWYD-04-06
— Electrical and mechanical interlocking
SWYD-04-07
— Safety precautions during switchyard isolation
SWYD-04-08
— Typical bay interlocking philosophy
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Current and Voltage Transformers
SWYD-05-01
— Purpose of instrument transformers
SWYD-05-02
— Current Transformer (CT): working principle
SWYD-05-03
— CT ratio and secondary current
SWYD-05-04
— Protection CT and metering CT
SWYD-05-05
— CT burden and accuracy class
SWYD-05-06
— CT saturation: basic concept
SWYD-05-07
— CT secondary open-circuit hazard
SWYD-05-08
— Potential / Voltage Transformer (PT / VT)
SWYD-05-09
— Capacitive Voltage Transformer (CVT)
SWYD-05-10
— Use of CT, PT and CVT in protection and metering
SWYD-05-11
— CVT ferroresonance: introduction
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Surge Protection and Insulation Coordination
SWYD-06-01
— Sources of over-voltage in power systems
SWYD-06-02
— Lightning over-voltage
SWYD-06-03
— Switching over-voltage
SWYD-06-04
— Surge / lightning arrester
SWYD-06-05
— Metal Oxide Varistor (MOV) surge arrester: basic principle
SWYD-06-06
— Insulation coordination: introduction
SWYD-06-07
— Basic Insulation Level (BIL)
SWYD-06-08
— Shield wire and lightning protection of switchyard
SWYD-06-09
— Switchyard earthing grid and touch / step potential: introduction
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PLCC and Communication Equipment
SWYD-07-01
— Purpose of Power Line Carrier Communication (PLCC)
SWYD-07-02
— Principle of carrier communication over transmission lines
SWYD-07-03
— Wave trap / line trap
SWYD-07-04
— Coupling capacitor and CVT in PLCC
SWYD-07-05
— Line Matching Unit (LMU)
SWYD-07-06
— Carrier transmitter and receiver: introduction
SWYD-07-07
— Protection signalling through PLCC
SWYD-07-08
— Carrier-aided transmission-line protection: introduction
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Switchyard Protection
SWYD-08-01
— Protection zones and overlapping protection zones
SWYD-08-02
— Primary and backup protection
SWYD-08-03
— Transmission-line distance protection
SWYD-08-04
— Line differential protection
SWYD-08-05
— Busbar differential protection
SWYD-08-06
— Power-transformer differential protection
SWYD-08-07
— Restricted Earth Fault (REF) protection
SWYD-08-08
— Breaker failure / Local Breaker Backup protection
SWYD-08-09
— Auto-reclosing of transmission lines
SWYD-08-10
— Main-I and Main-II protection philosophy
SWYD-08-11
— Protection relay trip circuit and circuit-breaker operation
SWYD-08-12
— Trip circuit supervision
SWYD-08-13
— Switchyard fault sequence: detection, tripping and isolation
SWYD-08-14
— Protective Relays: Principles, Types and Applications
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Steam Turbine Fundamentals
TURB-01-01
— Introduction to Steam Turbine
TURB-01-02
— Principle of Steam Turbine Operation
TURB-01-03
— Classification and Types of Steam Turbines
TURB-01-04
— Impulse and Reaction Turbines
TURB-01-05
— Rankine Cycle and Role of Steam Turbine
TURB-01-06
— Steam Expansion and Energy Conversion in Turbine
TURB-01-07
— HP, IP and LP Turbine Sections
TURB-01-08
— Turbine Rotor and Shaft
TURB-01-09
— Turbine Blades and Blade Arrangement
TURB-01-10
— Turbine Casing and Diaphragms
TURB-01-11
— Nozzles and Steam Flow Path
TURB-01-12
— Turbine Bearings - Overview
TURB-01-13
— Turbine Sealing and Gland System - Overview
TURB-01-14
— Turbine Critical Speed and Basic Rotor Dynamics
TURB-01-15
— Turbine Design and Operating Parameters
TURB-01-16
— Turbine-Generator Relationship
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Turbine Steam Admission & Governing System
TURB-02-01
— Introduction to Turbine Steam Admission System
TURB-02-02
— Main Steam and Reheat Steam Admission Path
TURB-02-03
— Main Stop Valve (MSV) - Construction and Function
TURB-02-04
— Control / Governing Valves - Construction and Function
TURB-02-05
— Reheat Stop and Interceptor Valves
TURB-02-06
— Steam Chest and Valve Arrangement
TURB-02-07
— Fundamentals of Steam Turbine Governing
TURB-02-08
— Speed Governing and Load Governing
TURB-02-09
— Mechanical-Hydraulic Governing - Basic Principle
TURB-02-10
— Electro-Hydraulic Governing System - Overview
TURB-02-11
— Turbine Speed Measurement and Speed Reference
TURB-02-12
— Governor Response to Grid Frequency Changes
TURB-02-13
— Valve Position, Steam Flow and Turbine Load Relationship
TURB-02-14
— Partial-Arc and Full-Arc Steam Admission
TURB-02-15
— Valve Testing and Operational Checks
TURB-02-16
— Common Steam Admission and Governing System Abnormalities
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Turbine Lubrication, Jacking Oil & Turning Gear System
TURB-03-01
— Introduction to Turbine Lubrication System
TURB-03-02
— Functions and Requirements of Turbine Lubricating Oil
TURB-03-03
— Main Oil Tank and Oil Circuit
TURB-03-04
— Main Oil Pump
TURB-03-05
— Auxiliary Oil Pump
TURB-03-06
— Emergency Oil Pump
TURB-03-07
— Oil Coolers and Temperature Control
TURB-03-08
— Oil Filters, Strainers and Oil Cleanliness
TURB-03-09
— Bearing Lubrication and Oil Distribution
TURB-03-10
— Jacking Oil System
TURB-03-11
— Purpose and Operation of Turning Gear / Barring Gear
TURB-03-12
— Turning Gear Engagement and Disengagement
TURB-03-13
— Lubricating Oil Pressure Monitoring
TURB-03-14
— Oil Leakage, Contamination and Foaming
TURB-03-15
— Turbine Oil Purification and Conditioning
TURB-03-16
— Common Lubrication System Abnormalities
TURB-03-17
— Lubrication System Inspection and Maintenance
TURB-03-18
— Operational Checks of Lube Oil, Jacking Oil and Turning Gear Systems
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Condenser, Vacuum & Gland Steam System
TURB-04-01
— Condenser System - Overview and Layout
TURB-04-02
— Surface Condenser - Construction
TURB-04-03
— Surface Condenser - Working Principle
TURB-04-04
— Condenser Hotwell and Associated Arrangement
TURB-04-05
— Condenser Cooling Water Flow Arrangement
TURB-04-06
— Condenser Vacuum - Formation and Function
TURB-04-07
— Air Evacuation System - Construction and Function
TURB-04-08
— Steam Jet Air Ejector - Construction and Operation
TURB-04-09
— Vacuum Pump - Construction and Operation
TURB-04-10
— Condenser Startup and Vacuum Raising
TURB-04-11
— Condenser Operation and Performance Monitoring
TURB-04-12
— Air In-Leakage - Detection and Rectification
TURB-04-13
— Condenser Tube Leakage - Detection and Maintenance
TURB-04-14
— Condenser Inspection and Maintenance
TURB-04-15
— Turbine Gland Sealing System - Construction and Layout
TURB-04-16
— Gland Steam System - Functioning and Operation
TURB-04-17
— Gland Steam Condenser and Exhauster
TURB-04-18
— Gland Sealing System - Inspection and Maintenance
TURB-04-19
— Common Condenser, Vacuum & Gland System Problems
TURB-04-20
— Routine Operational & Maintenance Checks
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Feedwater Heating & Regenerative System
TURB-05-01
— Overview of Regenerative Feedwater Heating System
TURB-05-02
— Low Pressure Heaters - Construction, Functioning, Operation & Maintenance
TURB-05-03
— Deaerator - Construction, Functioning, Operation & Maintenance
TURB-05-04
— Boiler Feed Pump Turbine / Drive Interface
TURB-05-05
— High Pressure Heaters - Construction, Functioning, Operation & Maintenance
TURB-05-06
— Extraction Steam System and Heater Drain Arrangement
TURB-05-07
— Feedwater Heating System Startup, Operation & Monitoring
TURB-05-08
— Common Abnormalities, Isolation and Maintenance of Feedwater Heaters
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Condensate System & Condensate Extraction Pumps
TURB-06-01
— Condensate System - Overview, Layout and Flow Path
TURB-06-02
— Condensate Extraction Pump - Construction, Functioning, Operation & Maintenance
TURB-06-03
— CEP Suction, NPSH, Cavitation and Minimum Flow
TURB-06-04
— Condensate Piping, Valves and Recirculation System
TURB-06-05
— Condensate Polishing and Associated System Interface
TURB-06-06
— Condensate System Startup, Operation and Monitoring
TURB-06-07
— Common CEP and Condensate System Abnormalities & Troubleshooting
TURB-06-08
— Condensate System Inspection, Maintenance and Readiness Checks
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Boiler Feed Pump & Drive System
TURB-07-01
— Boiler Feed Pump System - Overview and Layout
TURB-07-02
— Boiler Feed Pump - Construction, Functioning, Operation & Maintenance
TURB-07-03
— Booster Pump - Construction, Functioning & Operation
TURB-07-04
— BFP Drives - Motor Drive and Boiler Feed Pump Turbine
TURB-07-05
— BFP Bearings, Seals, Balancing and Lubrication System
TURB-07-06
— BFP Minimum Flow, Recirculation and Operating Control
TURB-07-07
— Common BFP Abnormalities and Troubleshooting
TURB-07-08
— BFP Inspection, Maintenance and Operational Checks
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Turbine Bearings, Shafting & Rotor System
TURB-08-01
— Turbine Rotor, Shafting and Bearing Arrangement
TURB-08-02
— Journal Bearings - Construction, Functioning, Operation & Maintenance
TURB-08-03
— Thrust Bearing and Axial Position Control
TURB-08-04
— Turbine Rotor, Shaft and Couplings
TURB-08-05
— Shaft Alignment, Bearing Elevation and Clearances
TURB-08-06
— Rotor Vibration, Eccentricity, Expansion and Axial Shift
TURB-08-07
— Bearing and Rotor System Abnormalities & Troubleshooting
TURB-08-08
— Bearing, Rotor and Shafting Inspection & Maintenance
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Turbine Maintenance, Inspection & Overhauling
TURB-09-01
— Turbine Maintenance Philosophy and Overhaul Planning
TURB-09-02
— Turbine Isolation, Casing Opening and Assembly Practices
TURB-09-03
— Rotor, Blade, Diaphragm and Internal Component Inspection
TURB-09-04
— Turbine Clearances, Alignment and Dimensional Checks
TURB-09-05
— Bearing, Coupling and Shafting Maintenance
TURB-09-06
— NDT and Condition Assessment of Turbine Components
TURB-09-07
— Turbine Major Overhaul - Sequence, Quality Control and Documentation
TURB-09-08
— Post-Overhaul Checks, Restoration and Turbine Readiness
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Turbine Operational Monitoring & Troubleshooting
TURB-10-01
— Turbine Operating Parameters and Routine Monitoring
TURB-10-02
— Bearing, Vibration, Axial Shift and Expansion Monitoring
TURB-10-03
— Steam Conditions, Valve Position and Mechanical Load Monitoring
TURB-10-04
— Turbine Vibration - Causes, Diagnosis and Corrective Actions
TURB-10-05
— Bearing Temperature and Lubrication Related Troubleshooting
TURB-10-06
— Turbine Auxiliary System Abnormalities and Troubleshooting
TURB-10-07
— Systematic Turbine Troubleshooting and Fault Diagnosis
TURB-10-08
— Routine Field Checks, Defect Reporting and O&M Coordination