What will I learn from this course?

This course offers instruction on the Mechanical Cabinet Actuator equipment. The course material and exercises provide training on the ballhead, dashpot, pilot valve, distributing valve, linkage and restoring. Lectures and hands-on exercises provide for a thorough understanding of the equipment.

During the hands-on portion of the class, a minor overhaul is preformed on the test stand including: Disassembly of the ballhead, dashpot, pilot valve, oil motor, flow regulator, and linkage. May also include disassembly of the distributing valve.

Hand calibration includes: Setting oil motor speed, relay vibration, gate position/gate limit hand alignment, checking for zero droop and setting ballhead speed.

NOTE: The pumps, unloader valve and pressure tanks are not covered in this class, but any questions pertaining to these items will be addressed.

Who should attend?

Engineers, technicians, and other qualified personnel concerned with operations and maintenance of Mechanical Hydraulic Actuator in the Hydro Power industry.

Prerequisites

A basic understanding of turbine or plant equipment and operations. Reasonable mechanical aptitude (an ability to understand the hardware). Instruction is given in English; therefore, a reasonable ability to read and understand spoken English is required.

Duration

4.0 days

Agenda

The following training dates are available in 2008:

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