Generator Training, Generator Technology Course, Generators

Complete Generator Training: Engine, Alternator, Controls, Operation & Maintenance

This course is designed to make any motivated learner understand how a generator works as a complete system, covering:

  • Mechanical systems (engine, cooling, fuel)

  • Electrical systems (alternator, AVR, protections)

  • Control & automation

  • Installation, operation, maintenance, and safety

No advanced engineering background is required.
Complex concepts are explained in simple, practical language with real-life examples.

Who Can Join This Generator Course

✔ Mechanical Engineers
✔ Electrical Engineers
✔ Diploma / ITI holders
✔ Facility managers & supervisors
✔ DG operators & technicians
✔ Non-engineers working in power, construction, hospitals, data centers
✔ Freshers & career re-starters

Learning Outcome (Very Important)

After completing this course, a participant can:

  • Explain generator working from fuel tank to electrical output

  • Operate DG sets safely and confidently

  • Perform routine & preventive maintenance

  • Identify and troubleshoot common faults

  • Communicate effectively with OEM service teams

  • Handle generators at industrial, commercial, and site level

Course Curriculum (Step-by-Step)

MODULE 1: Basics of Power & Generators (For Everyone)

  • What is electricity? (simple explanation)

  • AC vs DC power

  • Why generators are needed

  • Where generators are used (industry, hospitals, sites, homes)

  • Generator vs UPS vs inverter

  • Understanding power ratings (kW, kVA, PF) – in simple terms

MODULE 2: Types of Generators

  • Diesel generators (DG sets)

  • Gas generators

  • Portable vs industrial generators

  • Standby, prime, and continuous duty generators

  • Silent and soundproof generators

  • Selecting the right generator for an application

MODULE 3: Diesel Engine – Mechanical Side (Beginner Friendly)

  • What is an engine?

  • 4-stroke diesel engine working

  • Major engine parts and their functions

  • Fuel injection system (mechanical & electronic)

  • Lubrication system

  • Cooling system (air & water cooled)

  • Turbocharger basics

  • Common engine problems and symptoms

MODULE 4: Alternator – Electrical Side (Simplified)

  • What is an alternator?

  • How mechanical power becomes electrical power

  • Stator and rotor (easy explanation)

  • Single phase vs three phase output

  • Voltage, current, frequency – practical meaning

  • Power factor explained for non-engineers

  • Efficiency and losses (concept level)

MODULE 5: Generator Control Panel & Instrumentation

  • What is a DG control panel?

  • Basic instruments: voltmeter, ammeter, frequency meter

  • Indications and alarms

  • Manual vs automatic panels

  • AMF panel (Automatic Mains Failure)

  • Start/stop logic explained simply

MODULE 6: Generator Protection & Safety

  • Why protection is necessary

  • Engine protections (oil pressure, temperature, overspeed)

  • Electrical protections (over/under voltage, frequency)

  • Short circuit & overload protection (basic understanding)

  • Emergency shutdown systems

  • Safe operating practices

MODULE 7: Installation & Commissioning

  • Generator foundation basics

  • Alignment and mounting

  • Exhaust system installation

  • Fuel system layout

  • Earthing and grounding (simple explanation)

  • Pre-commissioning checks

  • First-time startup procedure

MODULE 8: Operation of Generator (Hands-on Focus)

  • Daily startup checks

  • Starting and stopping procedures

  • Load application and unloading

  • Operating under different load conditions

  • Load percentage vs fuel consumption

  • Do’s and Don’ts during operation

MODULE 9: Maintenance of Generator (Core Skill)

  • Importance of maintenance

  • Daily, weekly, monthly checks

  • Oil change procedure

  • Filter replacement

  • Battery maintenance

  • Cooling system maintenance

  • Maintenance checklist usage

MODULE 10: Fuel, Efficiency & Cost Control

  • Diesel properties and quality

  • Fuel consumption calculation

  • Load vs efficiency relationship

  • Reducing fuel wastage

  • Operational cost understanding

  • Emission basics and pollution norms (CPCB overview)

MODULE 11: Synchronization & Load Sharing (Concept Level)

  • Why synchronization is required

  • Single DG vs multiple DG operation

  • Basics of voltage, frequency, and phase matching

  • Automatic vs manual synchronization (concepts)

  • Real-life applications (plants, data centers)

MODULE 12: Troubleshooting & Practical Fault Diagnosis

  • Generator not starting

  • Low voltage / low frequency issues

  • Overheating problems

  • Excessive smoke

  • Noise and vibration issues

  • Alarm & trip analysis

  • How to talk to service engineers effectively

MODULE 13: Codes, Standards & Compliance

  • CPCB emission norms

  • Noise control rules

  • Safety guidelines

  • Basic documentation and logbooks

  • Statutory inspections (overview)

MODULE 14: Practical Case Studies

  • Industrial DG failure case studies

  • Hospital backup power scenarios

  • Construction site DG problems

  • Preventive vs breakdown maintenance comparison

  • Real-life troubleshooting logic

Certification

Certificate in Generator Technology & DG Set Operation
Issued by Pertecnica Engineering

Career & Practical Applications

After this course, participants can work as:

  • DG Operator / Technician

  • Maintenance Supervisor

  • Facility Engineer

  • Utility Engineer

  • Site Power In-charge

  • Service & Support Technician

Why This Course is Unique

✔ Designed for engineers and non-engineers together
✔ Mechanical + Electrical combined approach
✔ Simple language, practical logic
✔ Job-oriented and field-ready
✔ Ideal for industry, EPC, facilities & services