Hydroelectric Plant Course
Gain mastery 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 Sierra Leone's power sector.

from 4 to 360h flexible workload
valid certificate in your country
What will I learn?
This course equips you with hands-on skills for managing a dependable and efficient hydroelectric plant daily. You will master reservoir and spillway operations, Francis turbine efficiency, cavitation avoidance, and secure start-up and shutdown processes. Gain expertise in scheduling, regulatory dispatch, emergency planning, safety protocols, and environmental flow control to maximise production, safeguard equipment, and comply with standards.
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Develop skills
- Safe plant operations: conduct checks, handle alarms, and follow emergency steps.
- Dispatch expertise: convert grid directives into safe generator timetables.
- Reservoir and spillway management: control floods, water levels, and river flows.
- Francis turbine skills: run units, prevent cavitation, and improve output.
- Optimisation through data: apply SCADA systems and KPIs for better plant results.
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