Power and Energy Training Academy (PETA)

Course Name: Certificate Course on “Operations & Maintenance of Power Plant”

The Power and Energy Training Academy of United International University offers this certificate course for people who are interested in working in power plants. This is a career-oriented specialized course on power plant operations and maintenance. This academy aims to train professional engineers for the power and energy sector of Bangladesh.

Admission Open for 8th Batch:

• Classes start from: 03 March 2023

Course Information 

• Course Duration: 40 Hours (4 Months)
• Class Schedule: Friday (9:30 AM to 12:30 PM)
• Venue: United International University (UIU), United City, Madani Avenue, Badda, Dhaka-1212.

 Course Fee & Payment Policy 

• After 30% discount: BDT 15000
• Admission fee: BDT 500

 Admission Process

• Bring a copy of NID
• Recent certificates
• Passport sized photograph and
• Course fee to UIU admission office for admission.

Admission Office Time:

• Saturday to Wednesday (9.30 AM to 4.00 PM)
• +8801759039451
• +8801759039465
• +8801759039498

 Who should join this program?

• Electrical & Electronics Engineering students
• Mechanical Engineering students
• Marine Engineering students
• Graduates and Trainee Engineers. (MSc/BSc/Diploma Engineers)

Prime Opportunities 

• Daylong power plant visit
• Learning from top-notch experts from leading power plants
• Training on Industry grade technologies
• Audio-visual aids for theoretical lecture contents
• State of the art lab facilities for hands-on learning
• Power system design & analyses using ETAP software
• Special session on soft skills development

Course Contents

• Standard Operation Philosophy (SOP) of Power Plants.
• Integrated Load Management System Procedures of Power Plant.
• Internal Combustion Engine Details, Different Systems Associated with the Engine & Its Power Plant Application.
• HFO Handling, Processing System & Treatment Procedures, and Troubleshooting.
• Introduction to the Governing & Control System of the Power Plant.
• How to Read Electrical Systems Drawings & Troubleshooting Procedures.
• Mechanical Major Overhauling Procedures for Scheduled & Unscheduled Maintenance.
• Introduction to the Protection Systems for Gensets, and Feeders.
• Introduction to the Co-generation Power Plant Operations & Heat Recovery Steam Generator (HRSG) System.
• Lube Oil System & Quality Analysis.
• Cooling Water System & Quality Analysis.
• Industrial Sensor Applications & Calibration Technics.
• Introduction to the LV, MV, and HV Switchgear and Application in Power Plants.
• Insulation Resistance (Megger) Testing Procedure of different Electrical Equipment.
• Electrical System Introduction for a Power Plant.
• Different Types of Pumps’ & Motors’ Principles & Applications in Power Plant.

 Contact Person

Md. Nadeem Chowdhury

Lecturer – Department of EEE

Coordinator – Power and Energy Training Academy (PETA)

United International University

WhatsApp: +8801688043416 (9am to 5pm)

nadeem@eee.uiu.ac.bd, peta@uiu.ac.bd