HPC Technical Services: Boiler

HPC Technical Services
2006 Course Catalog

Revision : 15 March 2006
H Parker & Company, Inc. (d/b/a HPC Technical Services) has been reviewed and approved
as an Authorized Provider by the International Association for Continuing Education and
Training (IACET), 1620 I Street, NW, Suite 615, Washington, DC 20006.
BOILER
B301 Boiler Operations & Maintenance

4-days . . . . 2.6 CEU
This course is designed for O&M personnel and the types of boilers discussed is normally a function of class participation. Topics include: Fundamentals
• Heat Transfer • Design • Metallurgy • Component • Controls • Integrated Plant Startup or Shutdown • Normal / Abnormal Operations • Maintenance
• Outage Planning • Visual Inspections • NDE • PM • Coal/Oil/Gas Related Problems
06 Jun 06 Chicago IL $1,395 05 Dec 06 Sarasota FL $1,395
B302 Boiler Operator Training & Certification Testing

5-days . . . . 3.2 CEU
This course is designed to provide Boiler Plant Operators with the knowledge and skills to safely operate a steam power plant. This course is presented by
licensed personnel and a certification exam will be administered at the completion of the course. This certification may be The HPC Certification, or any
other third party licensing agency as determined by the attendees. The examination may include: Boiler Design • Construction • Combustion and Fuels
• Combustion Equipment and Heating Surfaces • Boiler Accessories • Pumps • Steam Turbines • Auxiliaries • Environmental Controls and Regulations
• AC, Refrigeration & Heating • Electrical Equipment.
03 Apr 06 Columbus OH $1,495 31 Jul 06 Denver CO $1,495
15 May 06 Laughlin NV $1,495 16 Oct 06 Sarasota FL $1,495
B303 Boiler Water Chemistry for Operators

3-days . . . . 1.9 CEU
Reduce Hydrogen Damage. Reduce Boiler Tube Failures. Improve Unit Reliability. Minimize Corrosion Deposition. Learn the proper response when
chemical parameters are exceeded. Understand the consequences of operation while boiler and feed water chemistry limits are being exceeded.
This course is designed for fossil power plant operators and supervisors who are involved in testing feed water and boiler water and making adjustments to
chemical pumps based on their analysis. The course provides an understanding of the role of chemistry in a power plant and the effect of chemical controls
on the operation of the system.
Unit efficiency, reliability, and availability can be adversely affected by improper boiler water chemistry. The results of a multi-million dollar overhaul can be
negated during start-up due to improper boiler water chemistry. HPC instructors bring over 30 years of hands on experience to this training seminar.
02 May 06 Providence RI $1,195 07 Nov 06 Sarasota FL $1,195
B317 Boiler Water Chemistry for Technicians

5-days . . . . 3.2 CEU
This course is designed to expose personnel assigned plant chemistry duties to analyze and interpret routine power plant chemistry analyses.
Participants gain a thorough knowledge of industry practices in sampling and analytical techniques. Attendees are introduced to the fundamentals of a
comprehensive QA/QC program and an in depth discussion of abnormal plant chemistry problems. Topics include: Plant Systems • Corrosion • Raw Water
Treatment • Feed Water Treatment • Boiler Water Treatment • Plant Problems • Water Analysis • Coal Sampling and Analysis • Oil Analysis
• Environmental Issues • QA/QC Practices and Statistics
02 Oct 06 Baltimore MD $1,795
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Open-Enrollment Course Schedule Thru December 2006
B320 ASME QFO Preparation Course
4-days . . . . 2.6 CEU
ASME, at the request of the EPA and, in recognition of the needs and benefits associated with standard qualifications of operators of high capacity fossil
fuel fired plants, established the Qualifications of High Capacity Fossil Fuel Fired Operator (QFO) Committee in 1994. This committee developed and
maintains the Standards for the Qualification and Certification of High Capacity Fossil fuel Fired Plants. The standard itself does not require certification but
rather it serves as a means for complying with federal, state, and local regulations which may require operators of fossil fuel fired plants to be certified.
HPC Technical Services offers this training program for operators to prepare for the certification examination. HPC Technical Services has qualified,
licensed instructors to present a course in preparation for the certification examination. Eventually all states will mandate this QFO Certification for the
operators of fossil fuel plants, so don't wait until the last minute. Contact us to set up your QFO Certification Training for Plant Operators. Topics include:
Water and Steam Circuit • Combustion Gas Circuit • Fossil Fuel • Air Pollution Fundamentals • Boilers • Stokers • Gas Turbine w/HRSG •
Instrumentation • Electrical Systems • Turbine Generator • PM • Safety • Air Pollutants • Environmental Regulations CEMS • Particulate Control • SOx
• Water Pollution • Wastewater • Solid Waste • PostTest
Participants will necessarily arrange for the scheduling of payment of the actual examination. HPC can help in the scheduling issue.
25 Apr 06 Evansville IN $1,395 03 Oct 06 Sarasota FL $1,395
B402 Boiler Controls

On-Site-Only
Intensive course covering all topics below relating to boiler controls. Topics may include: Basics • Steaming Process • Performance • Basic Control Loops
• Combustion • Efficiency Calculations • Steam Supply System • Firing Rate Demand • Feedwater Supply • Boiler Water Circulation • Feedwater Chemical
Balance • Boiler Blowdown • FeedwaterControls • Draft Systems • Draft and Air Flow Control • Gaseous and Liquid • Fuel Burners • Flue Gas Analysis
Trimming • Coal or Solid Fuel Stokers • Atmospheric Fluidized Bed Boilers
COMBUSTION TURBINE & COMBINED CYCLE PLANTS
CT201 Combined Cycle Balance of Plant Fundamentals

On-Site-Only
This course is intended to compliment CT301, CC Fundamentals, in the sense it covers all the BOP equipment and systems other than CT, Steam
Turbine and HRSG. This course is primarily presented on site for new operating/maintenance personnel. Topics include: CC Plant Overview • Chemistry
Fundamentals • Water Treatment • Water Intake and Discharge • Circulating Water System • Closed Cooling Water System • Condensate • Feedwater
• Compressed Air • Fire Protection • Fuel Oil • Fuel Gas Supply • Electrical Distribution
CT300 Gas Turbine Fundamentals

2-day . . . . 1.3 CEU
This course describes the overall design, construction and operation of a simple cycle gas turbine with some mention of advantages and disadvantages of
this design. Topics include: Thermodynamic Principles • Gas Turbines Theory (Lite) • Generator Construction • Component Construction • Auxiliary
Systems.
10 Apr 06 Sarasota FL $995 09 Oct 06 Sarasota FL $995
14 Aug 06 Providence RI $1,095
CT301 Combined Cycle Fundamentals

4-days . . . . 2.6 CEU
This course describes the overall design, construction and operation of a combined cycle power plant with some mention of advantages and disadvantages
of this design. Topics include: Thermodynamic Principles • Combined Cycle Power Plant Cycle • Gas Turbines • Heat Recovery Steam Generators
• Steam Turbines • Generators • Auxiliary Equipment and Systems • Integrated Plant Operation.
10 Apr 06 Sarasota FL $1,495 09 Oct 06 Sarasota FL $1,495
14 Aug 06 Providence RI $1,595
CT307 Gas Turbine Generator Controls for Operators

3.5-days . . . . 2.3 CEU
The course discusses proper operation of a gas turbine generator from the perspective of the control room operators. (Auxiliary Operators, Shift
Supervisors, and new Engineers can gain from this presentation as well.) To operate a machine safely and for the long-term, we need to have a good
understanding of the basic theory, we need to know how different components might be placed at risk, we need to understand how the control system
"thinks", we need to know how and when the protective systems should react, and we need to know the importance of proper operation of the auxiliary
systems. With respect to the protective systems, we need to understand the symptoms of some of the common problems, what actions the operator
should (or should not) take, what actions protective systems should take, and when. This course discusses all of this in a generic fashion (that is not
necessary specific to any given machine). A good big-picture is required to become a "skilled operator" and this course takes us down that path. Topics
include: Auxiliaries • Turbine Controls • Pre start Checks • Startup • Normal Operation • Shutdown • Emergency Response • Generators
09 May 06 Sarasota FL $1,395 26 Sep 06 Baltimore MD $1,395

Course Dates/Prices/Locations subject to change without notice
CT309 Fundamentals of Gas Turbine Maintenance

2.5-days . . . . 1.3 CEU
This course is designed to provide the attendee with a thorough understanding of Combustion Turbine operations and maintenance, with emphasis on
maintenance. Topics include: Construction • Auxiliary System O&M • Outage Planning • Disassembly • Inspection • Repairs
19 April 06 Sarasota FL $1,195 12 Sep 06 Phoenix AZ $1,295
27 Jun 06 Sarasota FL $1,195
CT401 Fundamentals of Gas Turbine Peformance

2-days . . . . 1.3 CEU
Identify CT performance problems as they develop, decide on corrective action. This course provides the necessary information required to develop and
implement an effective heat rate improvement program. Topics include: ASME Performance Test Codes • Fundamentals • Performance Testing
• Effective Performance Monitoring Programs • Evaluation of Test Data • Correction Curves • Corrective Action
12 Jun 06 Sarasota FL $1,295 18 Sep 06 San Francisco CA $1,295
CT402 Fundamentals of Combined Cycle Performance

4.5-days . . . . 2.9 CEU
Learn to develop and implement an effective heat rate improvement program. Perform calculations using actual test data to determine efficiencies,
cleanliness, corrections required and overall performance. Topics include: ASME Power Performance Test Codes • Thermodynamics • HRSG
• Combustion and Steam • Turbines Heat Exchangers • Pumps • Measuring Instruments • Evaluating Performance
12 Jun 06 Sarasota FL $1,995 18 Sep 06 San Francisco CA $1,995
CT409 Combined Cycle Turbine Maintenance

4.5-days @ $1895 . . . . 2.9 CEU
Learn to manage steam and gas turbine overhauls whether maintenance is performed with inside personnel or contracted out to vendors. Write better
work scopes, qualify vendors, audit vendor performance, identify out of scope work and negotiate extra work items. Topics include: Familiarization
• Disassembly • Reassembly • Repairs • Valves and Bearings • Steam Turbines • Gas Turbines
01 May 06 Buenes Aires Argentina US$2,195 04 Dec 06 Sarasota FL $1,895
31 Jul 06 Providence RI $1,995
CT501 (W) 501 Combustion Turbine O&M

3.5-days . . . . . 2.2 CEU
This course covers all aspects of maintaining the W501 combustion turbine and includes preplanning, disassembly, reassembly, cleaning, inspection,
repair/replace/reuse decision making and alignment. Topics include: Fundamentals • Construction Operation • Auxiliary Systems • Control Overview
• Maintenance Preparation and Planning • Combustion Inspection • Turbine Inspection • Major Inspection • Alignment • Startup
11 Jul 06 Sarasota FL $1,595
CT513 (GE) Mk-I Gas Turbine Controls

5-days . . . . 3.2 CEU
The (GE) Mk-I Gas Turbine Controls course is directed toward the operation, maintenance, calibration and troubleshooting of this system such that
startup commands and unit operation is more successful. Topics include: Gas Turbine Fundamentals • Major Components • P&IDs • Control Systems
Overview • Startup Speed Control • Temperature Control • Trip Circuits • Troubleshooting
07 Aug 06 Sarasota FL $2,195
CT514 (GE) Mk-II Gas Turbine Controls

5-days. . . . 3.2 CEU
The (GE) Mk II Gas Turbine Controls course is directed toward the operation, maintenance, calibration and troubleshooting of this system such that
• Overview • Print Reading • Startup • Speed Control • Temperature Control • Trip Circuits • Troubleshooting
11 Sep 06 Sarasota FL $2,195
CT515 (GE) Mk-IV Gas Turbine Controls

5-days . . . . 3.2 CEU
The (GE) Mk-IV Gas Turbine Controls course is directed toward the operation, maintenance, calibration and troubleshooting of this system such that
• Overview • Print Reading • Documentation • Startup • Speed Control • Temperature Control • Trip Circuits • Troubleshooting
27 Mar 06 Sarasota FL $2,195 25 Sep 06 Sarasota FL $2,195

CT516 (GE) Mk-V Gas Turbine Controls

5-days @ $1995 . . . . 3.2 CEU
The (GE) Mk-V Gas Turbine Controls course is directed toward the operation, maintenance, calibration and troubleshooting of this system such that
startup commands and unit operation is more successful. To goal is to make use of GE documentation, files & data to troubleshoot operational
problems, solve those problems and return the unit to service. Topics include: Gas Turbine Fundamentals • Major Components • P&IDs • Control
Systems Overview • Control Sequence Program • Documentation • Startup • Speed Control • Temperature Control • Trip Circuits • Troubleshooting
CT518 (Siemens V84.2) CT O&M

3.5-days . . . . 2.2 CEU
This course is designed to provide plant personnel with a thorough understanding of operations and maintenance of Siemens V84.2 combustion
turbines. It covers fundamentals, component construction, startup, monitoring, shutdown, operations maintenance and preventive maintenance.
Topics include: Fundamentals • Construction Operation • Auxiliary Systems • Control Overview • Maintenance Preparation and Planning • Combustors
Inspection • Turbine Inspection • Major Inspection • Startup and Performance Evaluation
CT519 (GE) MS5000 Gas Turbine O&M

3.5-days . . . . 2.2 CEU
This course is designed to provide plant personnel with a thorough understanding of operations and maintenance of General Electric MS5000 gas
turbines. Topics include: Fundamentals • Construction • Operation • Auxiliary Systems • Control Overview • Maintenance Preparation and Planning
• Combustion Inspection • Hot Gas Path Inspection • Major Inspection • Startup and Performance Evaluation
21 Mar 06 Sarasota FL $1,595 31 Oct 06 Sarasota FL $1,595
CT521 (GE MS7000) Gas Turbine O&M

3.5-days . . . . 2.2 CEU
This course is designed to provide plant personnel with a thorough understanding of operations and maintenance of General Electric MS7000 F gas
turbines. Topics include: Fundamentals • Construction • Operation • Auxiliary Systems • Control Overview • Maintenance • Preparation and Planning •
Combustion Inspection • Hot Gas Path Inspection Major Inspection • Startup and Performance Evaluation
CT522 (ABB) Combustion Turbine O&M

3.5-days . . . . 2.2 CEU
The goal is to improve unit availability and reliability with a quality understanding of operations and maintenance of a modern ABB combustion turbine.
Topics include: CT Overview • Plant Layout • Major Components • KKS ID System • P&IDs • MMI Overview • Operation • Control Philosophy
• Supervision, Protection & Testing Systems • Operational Maintenance • Fundamentals of Gas Path Inspection
14 Nov 06 Sarasota FL $1,695
CT524 (GE) Mk VI Gas Turbine Controls

5-days . . . . 3.2 CEU
The (GE) Mk-VI Gas Turbine Controls course is directed toward the operation, maintenance, calibration and troubleshooting of this system such that
Overview • Use of Toolbox Software • Algorithms • Documentation • Sartup • Speed Control • Temperature Control • Trip Circuits
• Troubleshooting Systems
CT525 (GE MS9000) Gas Turbine O&M

3.5-days . . . . 2.2 CEU
This 3-½ day course was developed to improve the effectiveness of maintenance activities associated with GE Frame 9 gas turbines. Learn to better plan
and implement gas turbine maintenance outages. Gas turbine operation is discussed from the perspective of auxiliary systems and how operating factors
may impact maintenance intervals. Combustion, hot gas path and major inspections are discussed. This course has been specifically designed for plant
personnel who are involved in safely and effectively operating and maintaining of these GE Frame 9 gas turbines.Gas Turbine Fundamental Review •
MS9000 Gas Turbine Construction & Operating Principles • Turbine Auxiliary Systems • Controls & Operation Overview • Maintenance Preparation &
Planning • Combustion Section Inspection • Turbine Inspection • Major Inspection • Alignment
26 Sep 06 Kuala Lumpur Malaysia US$1,995.00

TG703 Turbine Controls UPGRADE Seminar (Gas & Steam)

3.5-days @ $1695. . . . 2.2 CEU
This seminar is intended to introduce the participant with issues associated with designing and/or managing such an upgrade. It will also include discussion
on decision making regarding who should be contracted. Topics include: Steam Turbine Control Concepts • Modern Control System Concepts • TMR vs
Simplex vs Back Up Systems • Project Planning / Scheduling • Case Study • Design Variables • Vendor Options (exhibits). In past years, presenters have
included ABB, GE, HPC Technical Services, NovaTech, Siemens Westinghouse, Turbine Diagnostic Services, White Governor Systems, WILMAR
Engineering, Wood Group, and Woodward Governor.
24 Jul 06 Lido Key FL $1,695
See also . . ..Generator • Electrical Maintenance • Mechanical Maintenance
DIESEL
DG201 Diesel Fundamentals

2-days . . . . 1.3 CEU
This Course is designed to introduce O&M personnel to the fundamentals of diesel engines and their systems. Major topics include: Distinguishing
Features of Diesel Engines • What a Diesel Engine Is • Basic Construction of a Diesel Engine • Classification of Diesel Engines • Lubricating the Diesel •
Basic Terms of Physics and Engineering • Heat and Combustion • Oil and Gaseous Fuels • Injecting Fuels • Governing • High Compression Gas Burning
Engines • Auxiliary Systems
20 Jun 06 Sarasota FL $895 24 Oct 06 Sarasota FL $895
DG301 Diesel Generator Fundamentals

3.5-days . . . . 2.2 CEU
This course is intended to introduce personnel to the application of diesels, how they run, how to operate and maintain diesels to achieve optimum
reliability and performance, and how emergency generators function. Major topics include: Day One Diesel Fundamentals • Fundamental Theory
• Basic Construction • Classification • Fuels. Day Two O&M: Lubrication • Heat and Combustion • Governing • Auxiliary Systems • Starting Up
• Operating Maintenance • Predictive Maintenance. Day Three AC Generators: AC Theory • Single/Three Phase Power • Construction, Operating
Characteristics Parallel Operation • Load Sharing • VARs/KW, Stability • Voltage Control and Excitation.
20 Jun 06 Sarasota FL $1,395 24 Oct 06 Sarasota FL $1,395
DG402 Distributive Generators Technologies

3.5-days . . . . 2.2 CEU
This course is designed to give the participant a practical understanding of distributive generator operation and maintenance, along with the prime mover
and generator control devices. This course, once a thorough review of theory has been completed, emphasizes practical knowledge. This course is of
great benefit to technicians and engineers who are responsible for ensuring the availability of their emergency, standby, or remote generators as a reliable
source of emergency power. Generator Theory Overview • Generator Construction • Governor Operation • Excitation Systems • Automatic Transfer Switch •
Functional Checks • Normal Operations • Abnormal Operations and Protective Relays • Mechanical Maintenance • Generator Electrical Tests
16 May 06 Sarasota FL $1,595 07 Nov 06 Sarasota FL $1,595

18 Jul 06 Toronto ON US$1,595 23 May 06 San Jose Costa Rica US$1,695
26 Sep 06 Nashville TN $1,595
See Also . . . Electrical Maintenance • Generator • Mechanical Maintenance • Power Plant Operations

ELECTRICAL
E101 Electricity for Non Electricians

2-days . . . . 1.3 CEU
This 2-day hands on course is designed for all that need to better understand how to work around and with electrical systems. Do you need to work
around or on electrical systems at your industrial plant or building (owners / maintenance personnel of apartment buildings included)? If you do, you
should learn to work wisely and safely. Topics include: Electrical Fundamentals • Safety Issues • Test Equipment • Use of Test Meters
• Understanding Building Electrical Systems • National Electric Code • Wire Selection • Running Wire • Installing and Wiring Equipment • Intro to
Troublehooting and Maintenance.
28 Mar 06 Greenville SC $695 23 Oct 06 Sarasota FL $695
13 Jun 06 Orlando FL $695 04 Dec 06 Laughlin NV $695
28 Aug 06 Bismarck ND $695
E101 Text for sale . . . . . . . . . E101txt @ US$95 ($6 S&H to USA, International orders call for shipping charges)
E201 Electrical Troubleshooting & Preventive Maintenance

2-days . . . . 1.3 CEU
This 2-day hands on course is designed for all those that need to apply: Common sense electrical system troubleshooting techniques AND Develop a
preventive maintenance plan that keeps equipment running! Topics include: Basic Skills for Electrical Troubleshooting • Troubleshooting Control Circuits
• Troubleshooting Motors • Troubleshooting Power Distribution • Troubleshooting Power Quality Problems • Troubleshooting Lighting Circuits
• Troubleshooting PLCs • Troubleshooting Variable Frequency Drives • Electrical Preventive Maintenance.
30 Mar 06 Greenville SC $695 25 Oct 06 Sarasota FL $695
15 Jun 06 Orlando FL $695 06 Dec 06 Laughlin NV $695
30 Aug 06 Bismarck ND $695
E204 Electronics for Electricians

4.5-days . . . . 2.9 CEU
This course is designed for electricians to bridge the gap to the maintaining and troubleshooting of electronics based equipment. Hands On activities
reinforce lecture presentations. Topics include: AC Circuit Fundamentals • Diodes and Power Supplies • Bipolar Transistors • FETs and UJTs
• SCRs and Triacs Operational Amplifiers
11 Sept 06 Sarasota FL $1495
E260 Electrical Maintenance Skills

5-days . . . . 3.2 CEU
The ability to work safely and reliably on electrical equipment systems can be dependent upon an individuals' knowledge of electrical safety, use of
electrical test equipment, grounding systems and electrical print reading. This course is intended to help develop these skills and their application.
Topics include: Electrical Hazards • Grounded vs Ungrounded Electrical Circuits • OSHA Design Safety Standards • Safe Work Practices
• Personnel Protective Equipment • Fundamental Concepts of Basic Meter Operations • Types of Meters • Use of Electrical Test Equipment
• Insulation Testing • Purpose of Grounds • Source Grounding • Neutrals • Grounding Equipment • Static and Lightning • Personnel Protection and Safety
with Grounds • Use of Prints • Symbols • Reading Prints • Schematics • Electrical Diagrams • Wiring Diagrams • Connection Diagrams • Interconnection
Diagrams • Raceways • Logic Diagrams
24 Apr 06 Sarasota FL $1,495 21 Aug 06 Sarasota FL $1,495
E301 Motors, Transformers, Breakers & Machinery Protection

5-days . . . . 3.2 CEU
Plant electricians, new engineers, mechanics (who work with and around electrical equipment) can gain significantly from this course. This course provides
fundamental knowledge of how the electrical device functions. This fundamental knowledge is a critical piece of and O&M skills. The course provides
practical knowledge associated with how a machine is constructed, defining components the component purpose, and how it may be at risk. This course
also provides information on the skills necessary to implement a quality preventive maintenance program, to troubleshoot operational problems and
corrective maintenance activities for the more common integrity issues. This course discusses construction, operation, and routine preventive / corrective
maintenance of: AC Motors, DC Motors, Distribution Transformers, Low Voltage Circuit Breakers, and Protective Systems
01 May 06 Sarasota FL $1,595 04 Dec 06 Sarasota FL $1,595
E315 Circuit Breaker Maintenance

4.5-days . . . . 2.9 CEU
Latest circuit breaker maintenance techniques with hands on training using GE Power Vac and GE Magna Blast circuit breakers. Topics include: Types
of Breakers • Construction • Support Systems • Maintenance Fundamentals • GE Magna Blast • Power Vac

E319 Transformer Maintenance

4.5-days . . . . 2.9 CEU
The object is to prepare engineers/technicians for preventive and corrective maintenance activities, as well as to provide understanding in testing
activities and problem solving. Topics include: Fundamentals • Connections • Construction Classifications • Tap Changers • Accessories Maintenance
• Drying Methods • Testing • Current and Potential Transformers
E340 Concepts of Protective Relays

4.5-days . . . . 2.9 CEU
Designed for plant O&M personnel who require a solid understanding of the purpose and application of power plant protective relays. Concepts are
reinforced by analyzing the protective relay schemes for several plants. Topics include: Fundamentals • Instrument Transformers • Overcurrent Relays
• Voltage Relays • Synchronism Check Relays • Reverse Power Relays • Frequency Relays • Differential Relays • Loss of Field Relays • Negative
Sequence Time Over Current • Relays Relay Interconnections • Generators • Transformers • Motors • Bus Protection
E341 Protective Relay Testing

4.5-days . . . . 2.9 CEU
Develop skills necessary for testing and calibrating plant electromechanical relays. Course is hands on intensive using acceptable testing techniques.
Topics include: Over Current Relays • Voltage Relays • Reverse Power Relays • Frequency Relays • Differential Relays • Loss of Field Relays
• Negative Sequence • Time Over Current
E505 (GE) Load Commutated Inverters

On-Site Only
Course is designed for engineers to improve routine maintenance and troubleshooting skills. Topics include: Application • Components • System
Overview • Commutation • System Control • Routine Maintenance • Problem Analysis • Troubleshooting
See also . . . • OP202 Electrical Systems for Operators • G301 Generator Control Concepts • G310 Generators: Normal/Abnormal Operations
• G401 Generator Technologies • DG301 Diesel Generators
GENERATOR
G301 Generator Control Concepts

3-days . . . . 1.9 CEU
Provide a working knowledge of electrical power generators and their associated control and protective equipment, including excitation equipment and
protective relay applications. Topics include: Generator Theory • System Operation • Generator Construction • Exciters • Voltage Regulators • Speed
Controls • Generator Protection • Industry Events
10 Jul 06 St. Louis MO $1,295 11 Sep 06 Baltimore MD $1,195
11 Dec 06 Sarasota FL $1,195
G310 Generators: Normal/Abnormal Operation

2.5-days . . . . 1.6 CEU
There are NO SMALL PROBLEMS when it comes to your GENERATOR!! Learn how modern generators work on the power system grid. Emphasis is
placed on taking the magic out of generation operations as well as dealing with normal operations and those abnormal occurrences that could happen.
Attending personnel learn what really happens in the air gap. An understanding of why and how the voltage / frequency varies is extremely important in
being able to make the "best" operating decision. The interesting part of operating a generator is that you do not know when this information is going to be
needed, and when this understanding is required there will be no time to consult the book nor call the subject matter expert. Learn what components are at
risk and how. At the course conclusion we will review 12+ abnormal conditions and for each we'll discuss how the situation can develop, what are the
symptoms, what protective relaying might exist, what are the proper actions, and if actions are not taken then what are the results. Be prepared! There are
no small problems when it comes to your generator. Topics include: Generator Theory for Non-Engineers • Power System Operations • Generator
Construction • Generator Controls • Generator Operation • Generator Abnormal Operations such as Over Temperature, Voltage Deviation, Frequency
Deviation, Loss of Excitation, Negative Phase Sequence, Field Grounds, Stator Grounds, Phase-to-Phase Faults, Accidental Energization, Motoring, and
more.
08 Aug 06 Anchorage AK $1,195 25 Apr 06 San Francisco CA $1,195
31 Oct 06 Sarasota FL $1,095 31 May 06 Savannah, GA $1,195
11 Jul 06 Honolulu HI $1,195
G310 Text for sale . . . . . . . . . G310txt @ US$119 ($6 S&H to USA, International orders call for shipping charges)

G401 Generator Technologies: Theory, Controls, Operations, Maintenance & Testing

4.5-days . . . . 2.9 CEU
This course is intended to provide those answers to the many tough questions surrounding generator O&M. This course covers all aspects of generator
O&M like no other course offered (by the OEM or otherwise). This course practices two of HPC's beliefs: (1) When it comes to maintenance, the generator
is a mechanical thing (learn why and how). (2) There are no small problems on the generator (all are major and we need to be prepared to deal with them).
Topics include: Generator Theory Generator Theory (Lite) • Systems Operation • Generator Auxiliaries • Generator Excitation Systems & Controls • Normal
Operations • Abnormal Operations • Generator Construction • Planning and Scheduling Generator Outages • Disassembly • Visual Inspection • Reassembly
• Resistance Testing • Dielectric • Absorption Testing • DC Current Leakage Test • Dissipation Factor Test • Radio Noise Test • High Potential Testing • Ring
Test • Polarization • Index • EL CID
08 May 06 San Jose Costa Rica US$1,895 11 Sep 06 Baltimore MD $1,895
10 Jul 06 St. Louis MO $1,895 11 Dec 06 Sarasota FL $1,795
G401 Text for sale . . . . . . . . . G401txt --- $195 + S&H ($6 to USA, International orders call for shipping charges)
G504 (W) PRX400 Excitation Systems

4-days . . . . 2.6 CEU
Gain practical working knowledge of the PRX400 Voltage Regulator to improve the participants' ability to operate, calibrate, perform functional checkout,
maintain, and troubleshoot systems. Topics include: Devices in the Fixed Power Bridge • Firing Circuit Module • Logic & Limiter Module • Protective
Modules • Isolation Transducer • Adjuster Panel • Input Intelligence Panel • Discussion of Normal Operating Conditions • Evaluation of Abnormal Operating
Conditions • general O&M.
28 Aug 06 Pittsburgh PA $1,995
G530 (GE) GenerrexTM Excitation Systems

On-Site Only
Learn practical working knowledge of GE’s GenerrexTM Excitation System. Discussions include the stationary internal exciter and voltage regulator
principles and emphasizes principles of operation, circuit analysis, testing and maintenance. Topics include: Excitation Theory • AC Generators
• Operating Characteristics • Field Support Circuits • DC Regulation • AC Regulation • AC Regulation Protection • Alarms and Trips • Maintenance •
Troubleshooting TM Generrex is a registered trademark of GE Company
G531 WTA Excitation Systems

4-days . . . . 2.6 CEU
Learn practical working knowledge of the WTA Excitation System in order to improve the participants’ ability to maintain, calibrate, troubleshoot and
repair this system. Topics include: Excitation Theory • WTA Overview • Power Amplifier • Pulse Transformer • Trinistat • Input Module • Pulse Generator •
Compensators • Limiters • Adjuster Panel • Troubleshooting and Repair
G532 (GE) AlterrexTM Excitation System

4-days @ $1795 . . . . 2.6 CEU
Learn practical working knowledge of GE’s AlterrexTM Excitation System. Discussions emphasize principles of operation, circuit analysis, testing and
maintenance. Topics include: Excitation Theory • AC Generators • Operating Characteristics • AlterrexTM Overview • Primary Circuits • Stabilization
Circuits • Compensators • Limits • Protection • Tracking • Maintenance TM Alterrex is a registered trademark of GE Company
G533 (GE) SCT PPT Excitation System

4-days . . . . 2.6 CEU
Learn practical working knowledge of GE’s SCT PPT System. Discussions emphasize principles of operation, circuit analysis, testing and maintenance.
Topics include: Theory • AC Generators • SCT PPT Overview • Circuit Descriptions • Operation • PM • Troubleshooting/ Repair
G534 WTA 300B Excitation System

4-days . . . . 2.6 CEU
Learn practical working knowledge of the WTA Excitation System in order to improve the participants’ ability to maintain, calibrate, troubleshoot
and repair this system. Topics include: Excitation Theory • WTA Overview • Power Amplifier • Pulse Transformer • Trinistat • Input Module • Pulse
Generator • Compensators • Limiters Adjuster Panel • Troubleshooting and Repair
G535 (GE) EX2000 Excitation System

4-days . . . . 2.6 CEU
Learn practical working knowledge of the GE EX2000 System including software application and components. Topics include: • Fundamentals • Block
Diagrams Components • EX2000 Boards • EX2000 Control Software Application • Protection Module Software • Programmer • IOS

G536 (ABB) UnitrolTM Excitation System

On-Site Only
Gain working knowledge of ABB’s UnitrolTM Excitation System in order to improve the participants’ ability to maintain, calibrate, troubleshoot and repair
this system. Topics include: Theory • AC Generators • Pilot Generator • Stationary Uncontrolled Rectifier • Field Breaker and Discharge Resistor
• Manual Regulator • Follow Up Controller • SCR • Limiter • Protection • Maintenance. TM Unitrol is a registered trademark of ABB
G539 (GE) EX2100 Excitation System

On-Site Only
Learn practical working knowledge of the GE EX2100 System including software application and components. Topics include: Fundamental • Block
Diagrams • Components • EX2100 Boards • EX2100 Control Software Application • Protection Module Software Programmer • IOS
G543 (GE) Bus Fed Static Excitation

4-days . . . . 2.6 CEU
Learn practical working knowledge of GE’s Static Excitation System. Discussions emphasize principles of operation, circuit analysis, testing
and maintenance. Topics include: Theory • PPT • Regulator • Rectifier • DC Regulator • Inner Loop Regulator • AC/DC Gate • Firing Circuit • AC Regulator
• Relay and Control Circuits • SCR Rectifier Bridge • PM • Troubleshooting & Repair
G706 ADVANCED Generator Maintenance Seminar

3.5-days . . . . 2.3 CEU
Learn the “Real Facts” concerning Large Steam Turbine Generators from some of the renounced experts. This seminar provides the attendee with
detailed information concerning generator design, operations, maintenance testing, repairs and performance. Come with a lot of technical questions as
this is an unique opportunity to question many experts including (in past years) Don Albright, Mike Bresney, Stuart Fasser, Steve Kilmartin, Harold
Parker, Tim Ralston, and Jim Taillon. Topics include: Generator Theory • Construction • Operation • Instrumentation • Disassembly • Inspection (the Heavier
stuff) • Electrical Testing and Evaluation of Results • Troubleshooting Test Failures • Repairs • Case Studies
See also. . . Electrical Maintenance • Mechanical Maintenance • Steam Turbine Generators • Power Plant Operations
HYDROELECTRIC
H304 Hydroelectric Turbine Generator O&M

2.5-days . . . . 1.6 CEU
Learn effective and safe operating procedures, turbine maintenance, generator maintenance and alignment. Topics include: Power System • Hydraulic
Turbines • Turbine Controls • Generators • Maintenance Principles • Visual Inspection • Alignment Considerations • Alignment of Vertical Shafts
• Coupling Alignment
21 March 06 Salt Lake City UT $1,295 17 Oct 06 Seattle WA $1,295
H304 Text for sale . . . . . . . . . H304txt @ US$79 ($6 S&H to USA, International orders call for shipping charges)
See Also . . . Electrical Maintenance • Generator • Mechanical Maintenance • Power Plant Operations
MECHANICAL MAINTENANCE
M205 Mechanical Maintenance Skills

4.5-days . . . . 2.9 CEU
A Maintenance technician, to properly maintain equipment to high standards, must be proficient in the use of Precision Measuring Instruments, must
know proper rigging techniques, must be familiar with valves and valve maintenance, and must have knowledge of rotating machinery alignment, It is the
intent of this course to enhance these proficiencies. Topics include: Basic Rigging • Precision Measuring Instruments • Valves • Packing • Gaskets
• Rotating Equipment Alignment.
13 Mar 06 Sarasota FL $1,195 18 Sep 06 Sarasota FL $1,195

M305 Bearing, Compressor, Fan, Heat Exchanger, & Pump Maintenance

4.5-days . . . . 2.9 CEU
This course has been designed to give the maintenance technician the knowledge needed to keep balance of plant equipment in good working order. In
this course the maintenance technician will learn theory, operating characteristics, construction, and troubleshooting on a variety of balance of plant
equipment. Major topics include: Bearings and Lubrication • Compressors • Fans • Heat Exchangers • Pumps
17 Jul 06 Sarasota FL $1,495 11 Dec 06 Laughlin NV $1,495
M306 Centrifugal Pumps

2-days . . . . 1.3 CEU
Open and centrifugal pump operating manual in your plant. You will probably read a statement similar to this: "This centrifugal pump will provide
completely trouble free and satisfactory service only on the condition that it is installed and operated with due care and is properly maintained." Installed
and operated with "due care"? Properly maintained? Have you (are you) following these recommendations? To know for sure, one needs to examine the
definitions of these terms as they apply to an operating centrifugal pump. This course will do so.
Then, even when one has followed O&M procedures to the best of their ability, one will often face the statement "the pump has failed; i.e. it can no longer
be kept in service". Inability to deliver the desired flow and head is just one of the most common conditions for taking a pump out of service. There are
other many conditions in which a pump, despite suffering no loss in flow or head, is considered to have failed and has to be pulled out of service as soon
as possible. These will be discussed: Seal related problems (leakages, loss of flushing, cooling • quenching systems, etc) • Pump and motor bearings
related problems (loss of lubrication • cooling, contamination of oi • abnormal noise, etc) • Leakages from pump casing • Very high noise and vibration
levels, or Driver (motor or turbine) related problems.
28 Mar 06 Sarasota FL $895 26 Sep 06 Sarasota FL $895

09 May 06 Baltimore MD $895 28 Nov 06 Atlanta GA $895
01 Aug 06 Indianapolis IN $895
M401 Maintenance Management

4.5-days . . . . 2.9 CEU
This course is designed for personnel in management roles. It is intended to give personnel a background in Predictive Maintenance, Root Cause
Failure Analysis, and Project Management. Predictive Maintenance: History • Procedures • Tools • Implementation • Root Cause Failure Analysis:
How, What, Why, and other questions can be answered by the analysis of root causes. Stop chronic failures from reoccurring. Project Management:
Learn how to better develop a project team and procedures for good project management.
10 Jul 06 Foxwoods CT $1,895 04 Dec 06 Palm Springs CA $1,895
See also . . . Steam Turbine Generators • Generators • Gas Turbines • Combined Cycle
POWER PLANT OPERATIONS
OP101 Power Plant Fundamentals

3-days . . . . 1.9 CEU
This course is designed for personnel that are unfamiliar with fundamentals of electric production. This course covers all aspects of electrical production in
fossil plants to hydroelectric plants. Topics include: Introduction to Steam Power Plants • Fuels and Combustion • Boilers • Combustion Air • Flue Gas •
Ash Handling • Air Pollution Controls • Circulating Water • Steam • Condensate • Feedwater • Turbine • Generator • Gas Turbines • Electrical Distribution •
Water Treatment • Industrial Waste
18 Apr 06 Atlantic City NJ $995 17 Oct 06 Sarasota FL $995
27 Jun 06 Los Angeles CA $995 19 Dec 06 Chicago IL $995
OP202 Electrical Systems for Operators

4-days . . . . 1.9 CEU
This course is intended to familiarize plant operations personnel with the principles of electricity and the practical application of this material to a typical
power plant. Topics include: AC Circuits and Systems • DC Circuits and Systems • 3 Phase Power • Power Factor • Power Generation Theory
• Batteries and Chargers • UPS • Transmission • Protection • Abnormal Conditions
07 Mar 06 Sarasota FL $995 10 Oct 06 Sarasota FL $995
18 Apr 06 Sacramento CA $1095

OP304 Operator Controllable Losses

2.5-days . . . . 1.6 CEU
This course is designed to provide operators the knowledge required for better decision making such that plant energy losses are minimized and overall
heat rate is improved. Topics include: Water and Steam Fundamentals • Thermodynamics • Controlling Boiler Losses • Controlling Turbine Losses
• Heat Exchanger Performance • Fans and Pumps
21 Mar 06 Cincinnati OH $1,095 31 Oct 06 College Station TX $995
16 May 06 Bismarck ND $1,095
OP308 Power Plant Emergency Operations

Customized for On-Site-Only
This course is designed to expose control room personnel to analyze, anticipate and recognize potential abnormal and emergency operating conditions
before they occur. Furthermore, the course is intended to minimize safety hazards, equipment damage and forced outages through improved response.
Topics include: Introduction • Combustion System • Combustion Air and Flue Gas • Condensate • Feedwater • Boiler General • Auxiliaries • Turbine •
Generator
OP316 Protective Relays for Operators

3-days . . . . 1.6 CEU
Designed for plant operators to improve knowledge on the purpose and application of power plant protective relays. Industry events are used to emphasize
major points. Topics include: Relaying Fundamentals • Instrument Transformers • Over Current Relays • Voltage Relays • Synchronism Check • Reverse
Power • Frequency • Differential Relays • Loss of Field • Negative Sequence • Relay Interconnection • Generator • Transformer • Motor
• Bus Protection
15 Nov 06 Sarasota FL $1,095 25 Oct 06 St Louis MO $1,095
18 Apr 06 San Antonio TX $1,095
OP321 Voltage & Frequency Controls

2-days . . . . 1.3 CEU
To respond to voltage and/or after frequency deviation. An operator must understand the principles. Learn them here. Topics include: Types of Power
• Normal Voltage • Scheduled Voltage • Voltage Deviations • Causes of Overvoltages • Effects of High Voltage • VAR Compensators • Role of System
Dispatcher • Generator Voltage Control • Frequency Control • Automatic Generator Controls
23 Oct 06 St Louis MO $795 13 Nov 06 Sarasota FL $795
OP416 Fundamentals of Power Plant Performance

4-days . . . . 2.6 CEU
The course is designed to develop personnel to improve testing and monitoring procedures with the overall goal being the improvement of
plant heat rates. Topics include: ASME Power Performance Test Codes • Thermodynamics • Steam Generators • Steam Turbines • Heat Exchangers
• Centrifugal Pumps • Measuring Instruments • Evaluation
16 Aug 06 Foxwoods CT $1,995 28 Nov 06 Sarasota FL $1,895
See also . . . Boiler • Gas Turbines • Combined Cycle • Steam Turbine Generators • Generators
PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT
PD401 Engineering Economics

3-days . . . . 1.9 CEU
The same concepts and methods that are helpful in guiding decisions about investments in capital goods are useful in certain kinds of decisions between
alternative financing (for example, ownership versus leasing) and in many personal decisions. Applications to these other areas of decision making also are
discussed. One additional advantage of this course is that presentations are skewed to the power industry. Topics include: Basic principles of economic
choice • Equivalence Financial mathematics • Judging the Attractiveness of Proposed Investments • Techniques for Evaluating Alternatives • Economy
Studies for regulated public utilities.
Also see . . . M401 Maintenance Management where this material is included

Tel: 941- 747-7733 HPC Technical Services Fax: 941-746-5374
PD702 Trainers’ Seminar

3.5-days . . . . 2.2 CEU
Seminar is intended to address major issues effecting the training process as it occurs in a typical power house. Topics are developed as the year
progresses and a “Steering Committee” completes its review of proposed topics.
07 Nov 06 Lido Key FL $1,395
STEAM TURBINE GENERATORS
TG201 Steam Turbine Generator Fundamentals

2.5-days . . . . 1.6 CEU
Learn the fundamentals of steam turbine generator operations and maintenance. Emphasis is on construction and the purpose/function of individual major
components. Topics include: Power Plant Cycles • Turbine Theory • Components • Inlet Valves • Controls • Generator Theory • Generator Components
• An Intro to Voltage Regulator • An Intro to Auxiliary Systems • Operating Parameters
07 Mar 06 Phoenix AZ $1,195 28 Nov 06 College Station, TX $1,195
TG201 Text for sale . . . . . . . . . TG201txt --- $95 + S&H ($6 to USA, International orders call for shipping charges)
TG301 Steam Turbine Generator Maintenance

4.5-days . . . . 2.9 CEU
Prepare for steam turbine generator outages by having a thorough understanding of the equipment and what maintenance activities need to be performed.
Reduce outage length, reduce extensions, minimize work duplication or rework. Increase intervals between outages, reliability, availability and productivity.
Topics include: Planning and Scheduling • Turbine Shell/Casing/Rotor Maintenance • Journal and Thrust Bearing Maintenance • Coupling Maintenance •
Steam Valve Maintenance • Generator Maintenance • Alignment • Vibration • Job Wrap Up
17 Jul 06 Milwaukee WI $1,795 04 Dec 06 Palm Springs CA $1,795
TG301 Text for sale . . . . . . . . . TG301txt --- $219 + S&H ($6 to USA, International orders call for shipping charges)
TG302 Turbine Generator Alignment Workshop

3-days . . . . 1.9 CEU
Learn to effectively direct the alignment of a turbine generator set. Topics include: Introduction • Rotor Position Checks • Rotor Clearance • Diaphragm
Alignment • Blade Ring Realignment • Internal Alignment • Rim Readings • Face Readings • External Alignment • Coupling Alignment
TG307 Steam Turbine Generator Controls for Operators

4.5-days @ $1595 . . . . 2.9 CEU
This course discusses proper operation of the steam turbine generator from the perspective of the control room operator. Emphasis is on speed/
frequency and voltage regulator controls. Equipment discussed is normally a function of participants’ background. Topics include: Review of Operations
• Components • Turbine Controls • TSI • Thermal Stress • Starting Procedures • Abnormal Turbine Operations • Generator Controls • Synchronizing
Capability Curves • Abnormal Generator Operations
13 Mar 06 Milwaukee WI $1,695 03 Oct 06 Louisville KY $1,695
03 Apr 06 Sarasota FL $1,595 06 Nov 06 Sarasota FL $1,595
24 Jul 06 Ottawa ON Canada US$1,695
TG308(GE) Starting & Loading Instructions

On-Site-Only
Learn recommended operating procedures such that thermal stress is minimized, life is lengthened and the prospect of a safe and reliable start up is
enhanced. Topics include: Principles of Operation • Energy Transfer • Thermal Stress • Temperature Differentials • Cyclic Duties • TSI • Starting Instructions
• Procedures • Precautions • Performance & Testing • Problem Analysis
TG308(W) Starting & Loading Instructions

On-Site-Only
Learn recommended operating procedures such that thermal stress is minimized, life is lengthened and the prospect of a safe and reliable start up is
enhanced. Topics include: Principles of Operation • Energy Transfer • Thermal Stress • Temperature Differentials • Cyclic Duties • TSI • Starting Instructions
• Procedures • Precautions • Performance & Testing • Problem Analysis

TG311 Steam Turbine Generator Controls for Industrial Plant Operators

On-Site-Only
This course discusses proper operation of the steam turbine generator from the perspective of the control room operator. Emphasis is on speed/
frequency, extraction pressure and voltage regulator controls. Equipment discussed is normally a function of participants’ background. Topics include:
• Review of Operations • Components • Turbine Controls • TSI • Starting Procedures • Abnormal Turbine Operations • Generator Controls • Synchronizing
• Abnormal Generator Operations. For open enrollment, we suggest participation in TG307.
TG313 (GE) Steam Turbine Valve Maintenance

On-Site-Only
Learn to properly maintain turbine valves so that efficiency will be maximized, reliability is assured and adequate protection is provided against an
overspeed or emergency. Topics include: Function • Arrangement • Safety Precautions • MSV • MCV • RHSV• IV • CRV • Steam Valve Cleaning Inspection
Reassembly Power Actuators. Topics included within TG301 for open enrollment participation.
TG314 (W) Steam Turbine Valve Maintenance

On Site Only
Learn to properly maintain turbine valves so that efficiency will be maximized, reliability is assured and adequate protection is provided against an
overspeed or emergency. Topics include: Function Arrangement Safety Precautions • Trip Throttle Valve Governor Valve RHSV IV • Steam Valve Cleaning
• Inspection • Reassembly • Power Actuators. Topics included within TG301 for open enrollment participation.
TG316 Steam Turbine Overhauls

3-days . . . . 1.9 CEU
A good understanding of turbine/generator fundamentals is a prerequisite for this course. Day one begins with turbine disassembly and progresses to
cleaning, inspection and evaluation of defects. Fundamentally this is the turbine portion of our TG301, except we make considerable use of steam turbine
components available to us only at our Sarasota facility. This course is only presented at our facility in Sarasota, FL. Topics include: • Turbine Disassembly
& Reassembly • Turbine Cleaning & Inspection • Steam Path Audits • Bearing Inspection & Repair • Valve Inspection & Repair • Turbine Alignment
TG322 Mechanical Drive Turbine Maintenance

2-days @ $1095 . . . . 1.3 CEU
This course provides owners of Mechanical Drive Turbine with an understanding of the of the special aspects of this type of turbine. Learn the specifics
details of Mechanical Drive Turbine maintenance. Learn maintenance requirements not typical to large utility turbines. Topics include: • Turbine Theory
• Components • HP Valves • LP Valves • Bearing Maintenance • Disassembly/Reassembly • Planning and Scheduling • Cleaning and Inspections • Internal
Alignment • Alignment to Driven Component • Repair/Replace Criteria
01 Nov 06 Houston TX $1,095
TG331 Hands-On Steam Turbine Maintenance

4.5-days . . . . 2.9 CEU
HPC acquired a small turbine (and it is small) in addition to the turbine inner shell we’ve had for a number of years. These combined components allow us
to: Provide some hands on experience on the positioning of a temporary centerline in the inner shell; in relocating diaphragms to a centerline; at
performing coupling alignment; that will include calculations and moves; at non destructive examination of steam turbine components at use of dye
penetrant to inspect valve disks, valve stems and a few other steam path components; at collecting data on valve components; and repair of diaphragm
partitions/blading.
TG401 Advanced Steam Turbine Maintenance for Engineers

4.5-days . . . . 2.9 CEU
In any major outage, beyond routine decision making regarding disassembly/reassembly/inspection, there are those decisions that require significant
thought or outside evaluation. These decisions are typically associated with steam path performance, steam path distortion, crack evaluation decisions,
vibration related issues, control system issues, and making/reporting decisions based upon cost data. It is our intent to make decision making more
effective on these topics: Review of Steam Turbine Thermodynamics • Performance Analysis • Steam Path Audits • Thermal Stress • Steam Path Crack
Causes, Evaluation & Repair • Steam Path Upgrade Decision Making • Steam Path Component Distortion & Analysis • Vibration Analysis High Spot Theory
• Types of Turbine Vibration Symptoms, Causes and Solutions • Balancing Techniques • Low Speed Balancing • Concepts of Turbine Speed, • Load and
Pressure Control • Turbine Protection • Incremental Regulation • Engineering Economic Evaluation of Upgrades/Repair Decisions • Writing Final Valuable
Final Reports.
11 Dec 06 Palm Springs CA $2,195
TG403 Turbine Generator Balance Workshop

3 days . . . . 1.9 CEU
Learn to conduct a vibration analysis program on turbine generators, direct a mechanical balance program and evaluate results. Topics include:
• Introduction • Vibration Theory • Vibration Measuring Equipment • Conventions • Repetition • “One Shot” Calculation • Static • Dynamic • Measured Effect
Analysis • Installing Weights • Low Speed Balancing

TG408 Turbine Water Induction Awareness

2 days . . . . 1.3 CEU
Learn to avoid the possibility of experiencing a water induction incident as this course reviews this topic as well as the latest ASME recommendations in
detail. Topics include: Plant Design • Monitoring • Extraction Line TCs • Water Induction TCs • Position Switches • Operation Actions • Source of Water •
Turbine Startup / Shutdown • Unit In Service
12 Sep 06 Denver CO $1,095
TG409 Troubleshooting Steam Turbine Generators

4.5 days @ $1995 . . . . 2.9 CEU
This course emphasizes the abnormal. We begin with a review of troubleshooting techniques, then move on the to the steam path, turbine auxiliaries,
turbine controls, generator operations, generator auxiliaries, and generator controls. We conclude with the troubleshooting of vibration related issues.
26 Jun 06 Foxwoods CT $2,195 27 Nov 06 Sarasota FL $2,195
TG412 Steam Turbine Repair

2 days . . . . 1.3 CEU
This course takes the basics covered in TG251 and TG301 and provides in depth "Hands On" turbine component repair training. The attendee will perform
diaphragm area checks; diaphragm cutback, welding and recontouring. Cover/shroud band fitting and tenon peening will be performed. Bearing checks
(pinch, blue checks) will be performed by the attendees. This course is only presented at our facility in Sarasota, FL.. Topics include: Diaphragm Area
Checks • Diaphragm Drop Checks • Diaphragm Repairs • Bucket/Blade Repairs • Bearing Repair • Valve Component Repairs • Packing Fitting and Checks
TG415 Steam Turbine Technologies

4.5 days . . . . 2.9 CEU
This course will provide the participant engineer with information as to why a steam turbine is designed as it is. This will help that engineer better deal with
related problems, troubleshooting, and or considering redesigns as he/she assumes responsibility for the equipment. Topics include: Steam Power Cycles
• Blade Profiles • Stresses in Blade Vane • Steam Path Alignment • Blade Roots and Fasteners • Blade Root Stresses • Cover Bands and Tie Wires •
Turbine Rotors • Fixed Blading • Blade Vibration • Steam Turbine Casings • Materials for Steam Path and Other Components
16 Oct 06 Sarasota FL $1,995
TG416 Steam Turbine Performance

3-days . . . . 1.9 CEU
Learn how to maximize performance of your steam turbine(s) through operating procedures, monitoring equipment, maintenance, inspection and design.
Topics include: Basic Thermodynamics • Heat Balances and Thermal Kit • Stage Design • Fossil Unit Testing • Nuclear Unit Testing • Testing for Change
• Variable Clearance Packings • Isolation • Packing Leakage • Instrumentation • Maintaining Thermal Performance • Solid Particle Erosion • Monitoring and
Diagnostics • Economics of Performance Improvements • Steam Path Evaluation • Repairs for Performance • Role of Performance Monitoring in Outage
Planning
14 Nov 06 Sarasota FL $1,495
TG422 Steam Turbine Control Concepts

3-days . . . . 1.9 CEU
Learn practical application of a steam turbine control systems. Learn some of the theory, some of the OEM philosophies. Learn everything you need to know
about steam turbine controls, except the print reading or software exercises that go along with unit specifics (these can be learned in HPC unit specific
offerings (see our 500 level courses)). Topics include: Steam Turbine Fundamental Review • Turbine Theory and Performance Curves
• Fundamental Theory of Operation • Efficiency Issues • Valve Positioning for Efficiency and Reliability • Governor Operation • Speed Control • Load Control
• Inlet Pressure Control • Extraction Pressure Control • Exhaust Pressure Control • Valving • Start Up • System Frequency Deviations Shutdown • Thermal
Stress Issues • Auxiliary Valves • Steam Turbine Protection • Stability Issues • Loss of Synchronism • Synchronizing Errors • Motoring • Overspeed • Thrust
Bearing Failure • Typical Trip Schemes.
24 Oct 06 Sarasota FL $1,295
TG429 Design and Major Repair of Steam Turbines

4-days . . . . 1.6 CEU
This 3.5-day course is designed for power generation engineers, operation superintendents and maintenance superintendents familiar with steam turbine
components and basic steam turbine design theory. This course will be extremely helpful to those engineers who want to become familiar with turbine
design and also have a need to "take charge" of steam turbine upgrades, modifications and/or major maintenance. Learn to ask penetrating questions and
evaluate the contractors' answers, all based on "knowledge gained". Participants are also directed toward independent study using several textbooks,
detailed course notes (in full color), and list of references included with the course. Depending on the number of participants, there may be some
opportunity to discuss case studies with which the instructor has experience or problems participants may have and where there may be relevant application
of material learned.
08 Aug 06 Boston MA $1,795 * Bring your own Bill Sanders' and Ken Cotton's text and reduce
12 Dec 06 Sarasota FL $1,795 fee by $250 (offer made because so many already have the text
in their libraries).
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TG501 (GE) Turbine Supervisory Instruments

3-days . . . . 1.6 CEU
This course describes operations but emphasizes maintenance, calibration procedures, techniques used during troubleshooting. For engineers and
technicians. Topics include: System Overview • Vibration • Eccentricity • Speed Monitoring • Valve Position • Differential Expansion • Shell Expansion
• Rotor Expansion • Power Supplies • Trip Circuits • Thermocouples
TG502 (GE)-MSTG EHC Mk-III+ Controls

On-Site-Only
This course describes inputs/outputs, their function, how they facilitate turbine operation as well as calibration and troubleshooting. Topics include: System
Overview • Hydraulics • Mechanical Components • Speed/Load Control • Pressure • Trip Circuits • Line Up Diagram • Calibration and Troubleshooting .
TG503 (GE)-LSTG EHC Mk-I Controls

5-days . . . . 3.3 CEU
This course describes inputs/outputs, their function, how they facilitate turbine operation as well as calibration and troubleshooting. Topics include: Control
Panel Operations • Valve Actuators • Front Standard • Hydraulics • Op/Amps • Prints • Input Power & Ground • Flow Control • Load Control • Speed Control
• Protective Circuits • Alarm & Trip Line Up Diagram and Instructions • Troubleshooting • Upgrade Considerations
TG504 (GE)-LSTG EHC Mk-II Controls

5-days . . . . 3.3 CEU
This course describes inputs/outputs, their function, how they facilitate turbine operation as well as calibration and troubleshooting. Topics include: Control
Panel Operations • Valve Actuators • Front Standard Hydraulics • Op/Amps • Prints • AC/DC Power • Flow Control • Load Control • Speed Control •
Protective Circuits • Trip and Monitoring Logic • Standby Control • Plant Communication • Line Up Diagram • Troubleshooting • Upgrade Considerations
TG505 (W) AEH Steam Turbine Controller

10-days . . . . 6.4 CEU
This comprehensive course provides participants with a working knowledge of the AEH turbine controller. Discussion is at the component level as
necessary to maintain and troubleshoot. Topics include: Turbine Steam Valves and Actuator • System Operation • EH Fluid• Auto Stop • Speed Control
• Load Control • Tracking • Throttle Valve Control • Governor Valve Control • OPC, LDA, AGG • Servo Amplifiers • Trip System • Card and System
Calibration • Troubleshooting
10 Jul 06 Pittsburgh PA $3,495
TG506 (W) DEH Steam Turbine Controller

10-days . . . . 6.4 CEU
This course is designed to provide the participant a working knowledge of this control system such that the result is improved maintenance, calibration and
troubleshooting techniques. Topics include: System Overview • Control Concepts • Valve Management • Auto Stop • Servo • W2500 Computer • Manual
Back Up Controller • Automatic Controller • System Calibration • Troubleshooting
TG507 (GE) MHC Turbine Controls

4.5-days . . . . 2.9 CEU
technicians. Topics include: Mechanical Hydraulic Amplifiers • Speed/Load Control • Limiters • Reheat Controls • Extraction Pressure Controls
• Emergency Trip System • Troubleshooting • Procedures
21 Aug 06 Phoenix AZ $1,895
TG508 (GE)-MSTG DCM+ Controls

On-Site-Only
This Course describes inputs/outputs, their function, how they facilitate turbine operation as well as calibration and troubleshooting. Topics include:
Introduction Mechanical Systems • System Architecture • Documentation One Lines • Software Elementaries • Speed/Load Control • IPC • Sliding Pressure
V1, V2 O/S Protection • Emergency Overspeed • Test Procedures • Troubleshooting.
TG509 (W) 150#/300# Turbine Controls

2-days . . . . 1.3 CEU
technicians. Topics include: Hydraulic Components • System Description • Primary Control • Auto Stop • Valve Actuators • Control Blocks • Impeller Speed
Control • Auxiliary Governor • Pressure Limiter • Trip Blocks

TG510 (GE)-MDT20/80 Feed Pump Turbine Controls

2-days . . . . 1.3 CEU
This course describes operations but emphasizes maintenance, calibration procedures, techniques used during troubleshooting. Topics include: Feed Pump
• Turbine Construction • Valving • Hydraulic Servo Amplifier and Pilot Valve • Signal Converter • Signal Memory • Function • Redundant • Speed Pickup •
Speed Pickup Failure • LSS• Lockout • Trip System • Power Supplies • Calibration and Troubleshooting
TG511 (GE)-UT70 Feed Pump Turbine Controls

2-days . . . . 1.3 CEU
This course describes operations but emphasizes maintenance, calibration procedures and techniques used during troubleshooting. Topics include: Feed
Pump • Turbine Fundamentals • Basic Principles of Speed Governing • UT70-15 and UT70-30 Arrangements • Speed Controls • Speed Setting Diagram •
Controls Diagram • Valve Functions • Overspeed Governor • Thrust Bearing Trip Device • Zero Speed Detector • Hydraulic Trip Device • Trip / Reset
Mechanism • Operating Cylinder and Air Motor Lag • Lever Diagrams • Lever Setting Instructions.
TG516 Bently-Nevada 3300 TSI

3-days . . . . 1.9 CEU
technicians. Topics include: System Overview • Vibration • Eccentricity • Speed Monitoring • Valve Position • Differential Expansion • Shell Expansion
• Rotor Expansion • Power Supplies • Trip Circuits • Thermocouples
06 Jun 06 Sarasota FL $1,495 28 Nov 06 Sarasota FL $1,495
TG519 (GE)-MSTG Mk-II Controls

4-days . . . . 2.6 CEU
This course describes inputs/outputs, their function, how they facilitate turbine operation as well as calibration and troubleshooting. Topics include: System
Overview • Hydraulics • Mechanical Components • Speed/Load Control • Extraction Pressure • Trip Circuits • Line Up Diagram • Calibration and
Troubleshooting
TG520 (GE)-MSTG Mk-III Controls

4-days . . . . 2.6 CEU
This Course describes inputs/outputs, their function, how they facilitate turbine operation as well as calibration and troubleshooting. Topics include: System
Overview • Hydraulics • Mechanical Components • Speed/Load Control • Extraction Pressure • Trip Circuits • Line Up Diagram • Calibration and
Troubleshooting
TG521 Bently-Nevada 3500 TSI

3-days . . . . 1.9 CEU
technicians. Topics include: System Overview • Vibration • Eccentricity • Speed Monitoring • Valve Position • Differential Expansion • Shell Expansion •
Rotor Expansion • Power Supplies • Trip Circuits • Thermocouples
TG522 (GE) Mk-V Steam Turbine Controls

5-days . . . . 3.2 CEU
This Course describes operations but emphasizes maintenance, calibration procedures, techniques used during troubleshooting. Content can be adjusted to
include feed pump turbine or main unit applications. Topics include: Turbine Construction • Hardware Overview • Routine Diagnostic Alarms • Big Block
Language • Using OEM Documentation • CSP • Speed / Load Control • Pressure Control • Protective Functions • Valve Positioning • I/O Calibration •
Process Alarms • Protective Core
TG523 (GE) Mk-VI Steam Turbine Controls

On-Site-Only
This Course describes operations but emphasizes maintenance, calibration procedures, techniques used during troubleshooting. Topics include: Turbine
Construction • Hardware Overview • Use of Toolbox Software • Routine Diagnostic Alarms • Big Block Language • Using OEM Documentation • CSP •
Speed / Load Control • Pressure Control • Protective Functions • Valve Positioning • I/O Calibration • Process Alarms • Protective Core

TG524 (GE) Nuclear Steam Turbine Generator Maintenance

4.5-days. . . . 3.2 CEU
This course is specific to GE nuclear steam turbine generators: M4, M6, M7, N1 and N2. Topics include: Planning and Scheduling • Repair/Replace
Criteria • Shell/Casing/Rotor Construction • Disassembly • Visual Inspection • NDT • Steam Path Audit • Repair Issues • Upgrades • Journal Bearings •
Thrust Bearings • Couplings • Steam Valves (MSV, MCV, CIV and Bypass Valves(for BWR)) • Generator Components • Generator Disassembly
• Generator Mechanical Maintenance • Generator Electrical Testing • Alignment Tightwire (Laser) • Diaphragm Moves, Shell/Casing Moves • Coupling
Rim/ Face Alignment Calculations • Bearing Moves • Generator Frame Moves • Vibration Issues • Benefits/Precautions on Low Speed Balancing Job Wrap
Up
10 Jul 06 Nashville TN $1,895
TG525 Auto-Extraction Steam Turbine Generator Maintenance

4-days . . . . 2.6 CEU
This course is specific to GE extraction steam turbine generators. Topics include: Planning and Scheduling • Repair/Replace Criteria • Shell/Casing/Rotor
Construction • Disassembly • Visual Inspection • NDT • Steam Path Audit • Repair Issues • Upgrades • Journal Bearings • Thrust Bearings • Couplings •
Steam Valves (Stop Valves, Schutte & Koerting Trip Throttle Valve • Shell Mounted Control Valves • Extraction Control Valves (Bar Lift, Spool, Poppet
Valves)) • Generator Components • Generator Disassembly • Generator Mechanical Maintenance • Generator Electrical Testing Alignment Tightwire
(Laser) • Diaphragm Moves • Shell/Casing Moves • Coupling Rim/Face Alignment Calculations • Bearing Moves, Generator Frame Moves • Vibration Issues
• Benefits/Precautions on Low Speed Balancing Job Wrap Up
24 Apr 06 Schenectady NY $1,695 23 Oct 06 Nashville TN $1,695
TG526 (GE) Steam Turbine Auxiliary O&M

3-days . . . . 1.9 CEU
Learn the “big picture”. Many technicians and maintenance personnel work on auxiliary systems, but often do not understand the importance of the device
being worked on. This course is designed to answer all those questions and more. For each auxiliary system we will discuss the function, operation,
instrumentation, alarm response and maintenance (both preventive and corrective). Course layout is as follows: Equipment Familiarization • Turbine Wiring
Diagrams • Lube Oil Hydraulics • Steam Seals • Generator Wiring Diagrams • Hydrogen Controls • Core Monitor • Shaft Seals • Stator Cooling
• TC/RTD
TG527 (W) Steam Turbine Auxiliary O&M

3-days @ $1395 . . . . 1.9 CEU
Learn the “big picture”. Many technicians and maintenance personnel work on auxiliary systems, but often do not understand the importance of the device
being worked on. This course is designed to answer all those questions and more. For each auxiliary system we will discuss the function, operation,
instrumentation, alarm response and maintenance (both preventive and corrective). Course layout is as follows: Equipment Familiarization • Turbine Wiring
Diagrams • Lube Oil Hydraulics • Gland Seals • Generator Wiring Diagrams • Hydrogen Controls • Core Monitor • Shaft Seals • Stator Cooling
• TC/RTD
TG703 Turbine Controls UPGRADE Seminar (Gas & Steam)

3.5-days @ $1695. . . . 2.2 CEU
Additional day for Nuclear @ $1795. . . . 2.9 CEU
This seminar is intended to introduce the participant with issues associated with designing and/or managing such an upgrade. It will also include discussion
on decision making regarding who should be contracted. Topics include: Steam Turbine Control Concepts • Modern Control System Concepts • TMR vs
Simplex vs Back Up Systems • Project Planning / Scheduling • Case Study • Design Variables • Vendor Options (exhibits). In past years, presenters have
included ABB, GE, HPC Technical Services, NovaTech, Siemens Westinghouse, Turbine Diagnostic Services, White Governor Systems, WILMAR
Engineering, Wood Group, and Woodward Governor.

TG706 ADVANCED Steam Turbine Maintenance Seminar

3.5-days . . . . 2.2 CEU
Have you traveled to Power Gen International and walked down the exhibit floor? If yes, you may be (1) inudated with information and (2) not found what
you want to know relevant to your steam turbine outage. HPC has walked these exhibit too. We walked them and invited (to this seminar) only those who
have a unique of advanced message they wish to share with a group of steam turbine maintenance planners/engineers/consultants who have a definite
need. We have schedule 3.5 days of higher-level presentations by those who have experience in advanced techniques and wish to share this information.
The invitation list (of presenters has not yet gone out but we will have someone invited to discuss (for example) Brush Deals, “Topless Alignment”,
Advanced Bolting Techniques (shell and couplings), a variety of NDE topics, Vibration Analysis, automatic Balance machines, Boresonic Inspections, and
the use of strain gages for coupling alignment. Monitor our websitepage for additional information as it comes available.
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2006 Course Catalog

B301 Boiler Operations & Maintenance

B302 Boiler Operator Training & Certification Testing

B303 Boiler Water Chemistry for Operators

B317 Boiler Water Chemistry for Technicians

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25 Apr 06 Evansville IN $1,395 03 Oct 06 Sarasota FL $1,395

B402 Boiler Controls

COMBUSTION TURBINE & COMBINED CYCLE PLANTS

CT201 Combined Cycle Balance of Plant Fundamentals

CT300 Gas Turbine Fundamentals

CT301 Combined Cycle Fundamentals

CT307 Gas Turbine Generator Controls for Operators

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CT309 Fundamentals of Gas Turbine Maintenance

CT401 Fundamentals of Gas Turbine Peformance

CT402 Fundamentals of Combined Cycle Performance

CT409 Combined Cycle Turbine Maintenance

CT501 (W) 501 Combustion Turbine O&M

CT513 (GE) Mk-I Gas Turbine Controls

CT514 (GE) Mk-II Gas Turbine Controls

CT515 (GE) Mk-IV Gas Turbine Controls

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CT516 (GE) Mk-V Gas Turbine Controls

CT518 (Siemens V84.2) CT O&M

CT519 (GE) MS5000 Gas Turbine O&M

CT521 (GE MS7000) Gas Turbine O&M

CT522 (ABB) Combustion Turbine O&M

CT524 (GE) Mk VI Gas Turbine Controls

CT525 (GE MS9000) Gas Turbine O&M

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TG703 Turbine Controls UPGRADE Seminar (Gas & Steam)

See also . . ..Generator • Electrical Maintenance • Mechanical Maintenance

DG201 Diesel Fundamentals

DG301 Diesel Generator Fundamentals

DG402 Distributive Generators Technologies

16 May 06 Sarasota FL $1,595 07 Nov 06 Sarasota FL $1,595

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E101 Electricity for Non Electricians

E201 Electrical Troubleshooting & Preventive Maintenance

E204 Electronics for Electricians

E260 Electrical Maintenance Skills

E301 Motors, Transformers, Breakers & Machinery Protection

E315 Circuit Breaker Maintenance

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E319 Transformer Maintenance

E340 Concepts of Protective Relays

E341 Protective Relay Testing

E505 (GE) Load Commutated Inverters

G301 Generator Control Concepts

G310 Generators: Normal/Abnormal Operation

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G401 Generator Technologies: Theory, Controls, Operations, Maintenance & Testing

G504 (W) PRX400 Excitation Systems

G530 (GE) GenerrexTM Excitation Systems

G531 WTA Excitation Systems

G532 (GE) AlterrexTM Excitation System

G533 (GE) SCT PPT Excitation System

G534 WTA 300B Excitation System

G535 (GE) EX2000 Excitation System

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G536 (ABB) UnitrolTM Excitation System