Hydroelectric Plant Course
Acquire expertise in running hydroelectric plants using practical methods for secure dispatch, reservoir management, Francis turbine optimisation, and performance enhancement. Perfect for energy workers handling reliability, grid needs, and environmental flows in a Ghanaian context.

flexible workload of 4 to 360h
valid certificate in your country
What will I learn?
Gain hands-on skills to manage a dependable and efficient hydroelectric plant daily. Master reservoir and spillway operations, Francis turbine efficiency, cavitation avoidance, and secure start-up/shutdown processes. Hone scheduling, dispatch adherence, contingency strategies, safety protocols, and environmental flow controls to maximise production, safeguard equipment, and comply with regulations.
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Develop skills
- Safe plant operations: conduct checks, monitor alarms, and execute emergency protocols.
- Dispatch proficiency: convert grid directives into safe generator schedules.
- Reservoir and spillway management: control floods, water levels, and downstream releases.
- Francis turbine expertise: run units, prevent cavitation, and improve output.
- Optimisation through data: leverage SCADA systems and KPIs for peak plant efficiency.
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