This publication provides technical guidance and design requirements for operation and maintenance of auxiliary electric power systems. Course Outline 1. OPERATING PROCEDURES 2. ROUTINE MAINTENANCE 3. GENERATORS AND EXCITERS 4. SWITCHGEAR MAINTENANCE 5. LUBRICATING OIL PURIFICATION After completion of this course you will be prepared to address operational and maintenance procedures for auxiliary power plants.

Learning Objectives

• Learn about operating procedures for attended auxiliary power stations;
• Learn about operation of paralleled and non-paralleled stations;
• Find out about prime movers and their important maintenance requirements;
• Learn how to implement a maintenance plan for generator exciters;
• Find out how to employ a synchroscope;
• Learn the special factors to consider in operational testing;
• Learn a checklist for prime mover maintenance; and
• Learn how to develop a long-term checklist for diesel engines.