Stationary Power Generation

The Stationary Power Generation program is intended to prepare students for a career as a stationary on-site power generation maintenance and repair technician. Students will be prepared to enter the workforce as an entry-level technician specializing in the installation, maintenance and repair of diesel, gas and natural gas-powered generator sets. Students will develop the practical skills necessary to work on the mechanical engine, engine controls, electric generators, generator controls, electrical machinery and other electrical equipment. The students are introduced to all facets of the career field with an emphasis on problem solving and transferability of knowledge and skills. This program will prepare students for the Electrical Generation Systems Association(EGSA) certification exam.

Completion of the Stationary Power Generation courses is intended to lead a student to earn a certificate of achievement. The Stationary Power Generation SpecialistCertificate will entail learning about the operational theory and repair practices associated with the power generator set. This includes fundamentals of alternating current (AC) generating systems, resistive and reactive loading effects, impedance calculation fundamentals, electronically controlled diesel engines, gaseous fueled engines, diagnostics and repair of electric power generators, engine and generator controls and electronic switching components necessary in the generation, transmission and distribution of electric power. Emphasis will be placed on industry safety protocols for power generator operation and repair. In addition, emergency and stand-by power for critical building systems dependent on a continuous power supply will be examined in relation to the function of the power generator.

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The goals of the Citrus CollegeStationary Power Generation Program include building a program that will provide the foundational training to students in the technical areas of power generation technologies, prepare students with a multitude of instructional strategies to ensure their competitiveness in the areas pertaining to the power generation service and maintenance sector and prepare students for the industry recognized Electrical Generation Systems Association certification exam. TheStationary Power Generation Program is an extension of the already establishedMedium and Heavy-Duty Truck Program. As such, the students are required to complete the core diesel technology courses from the Medium and Heavy-DutyTruck Program before entering the courses required by the Stationary PowerGeneration Specialist Certificate. Completion of the core diesel technology courses will allow students to obtain the Heavy Diesel Service TechnicianCertificate of 28 units. Completion of the power generation courses will allow students to obtain the stackable Stationary Power Generation SpecialistCertificate of 17.5 units. Program Learning Outcomes of this course of study include students having the knowledge and ability to explain the theory of operation of AC generators and related control devices, demonstrate safety procedures when working on diesel engine powered generators and related electrical systems, communicate effectively to owners and operators of power generator systems the required maintenance and repairs needed, demonstrate a thorough understanding of workplace expectations and apply proper troubleshooting techniques to diagnose and repair diesel-powered generator sets.

Course	Title	Units	Year/Semester (Y1 or S1)

Core Diesel Technology Courses

MTRK148 – Preventative Maintenance (6 Units)

MTRK152A – Diesel Engines (7 Units)

MTRK156A – Electrical/Electronic Systems I (5.5 Units)

MTRK156B – Electrical/Electronic Systems II (4.5 Units)

MTRK159 – Diesel Engine Management Systems (5 Units)

Stationary Power Generation Specialist Certificate required courses

MTRK160 – Hydraulic Systems (3.5 Units)

SPWG170A – Power Generation I (5 Units)

SPWG170B – Power Generation II (5 Units)

SPWG171 – Advanced Controls (4 Units)

Diesel Technology; Medium/Heavy Truck Program; Automotive Technology

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