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EGCP-3 Power Management Control
2 days, $850 per person
DESCRIPTION
This class will give you the opportunity to learn more about the basics of power management using the Woodward EGCP-3. This class will begin with an introduction to the basics of power management. During the course you will learn about the theory, installation, programming, operation and maintenance of the EGCP-3 with the help of various models, simulators. The hands-on part of the training will include time for programming, adjustments and troubleshooting techniques on the EGCP-3.
CLASS OBJECTIVES
Upon successful completion of this course, the student will be able to:
- Demonstrate a strong foundation on power generation theory pertaining to the EGCP-3.
- Field calibrate and adjust the EGCP-3.
- Demonstrate an understanding of power management issues such as; soft loading and unloading, base loading, peak shaving, import/export control, and power transfer.
- Describe the concepts of isochronous load sharing, baseload, process control, import / export control, VAR/Power Factor control and droop.
- Demonstrate an understanding of methods of synchronizing, and paralleling of electrical generators.
CLASS OUTLINE
A. Concepts of Basic Load Control Theory
- A review covering basic power generation, Load Control Modes, and paralleling generators.
B. EGCP-2 Control Systems
- EGCP-3 features, control modes and applications.
- Input & Outputs (I/O) of the EGCP-3.
- EGCP-3 Programming menus and use of the ServLink / Watch Window software.
- Synchronization, Load Control, VAR/PF Control and Process Control.
- Calibration and Adjustment of the EGCP-3 control.
C. Hands on familiarization
- Live tuning and practice on the EGCP-3 in a closed loop setting.
Note: Please bring your own laptop and cable accessories with Watch Window installed to facilitate hands-on training.
The instructor reserves the right to modify the class content to best suit the class needs. |
