Outline of JCCP Regular Course IT-2-19

Upon completion of this course, participants will be able to: 
・Explain the characteristics (advantages & disadvantages) of various kinds of 
   thermal power plants
・Describe the most advanced thermal power generation process in the world at 
   present
・Evaluate the condition of power generation plants using condition monitoring 
   technologies
・Determine measures for enhancing the efficiency, reliability, durability & 
   operating availability of existing power plants

1. Advanced technologies for thermal power plants developed by Japanese venders 
    and engineering companies
2. Inspection & maintenance program to enhance the reliability of refinery power 
    plants, including condition monitoring services
3. Design philosophy & manufacturing process of power plants to enhance energy 
    consumption efficiency and operating reliability
4. Modern inspection & condition monitoring technologies
5. Site inspection tours to:
   ・Typical Japanese refinery with a thermal power plant fired using refinery 
     by-products as fuel
   ・Advanced combined cycle (ACC) power generation plant
   ・Gas turbine venders 
   ・Thermal power plant makers
   ・Condition monitoring (vibration) service contractor
6. Participant presentations on successful cases they experienced and difficulties to 
   overcome, followed by group discussions for solving those issues

Middle to upper-rank electrical or mechanical engineers in charge of power 
generation units at refineries, with the following qualifications 
1. Academic background: 
  ・Bachelor’s degree in engineering or science (preferably mechanical or electrical)
2. Job experience:
  ・Ten to twenty years’ experience in operation, inspection & maintenance services 
　　 for thermal power generation units