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Professional training course · ME-020
Diesel Generators Operation and Maintenance
Diesel generators provide standby and prime power for hospitals, data centres, remote sites and industry. They must start and run reliably when needed. This LLMI course…
- 5 daysClassroom
- 13Upcoming dates
- 8Cities
- £2,840Fees from
Course overview
Why Attend
Diesel generators provide standby and prime power for hospitals, data centres, remote sites and industry. They must start and run reliably when needed.
This LLMI course covers generator set components, engine systems, alternators, controls and synchronisation, fuel systems and fuel quality, load testing, preventive maintenance, troubleshooting and emissions. Participants develop maintenance and testing programmes.
Course Objectives
Describe generator set components and operation
Understand engine, fuel and cooling systems
Explain alternators, controls and synchronisation
Plan load testing and preventive maintenance
Troubleshoot common generator problems
Manage fuel quality and emissions
Target Audience
Generator technicians
Electrical and mechanical maintenance staff
Facilities engineers
Data centre and hospital engineers
Remote site technicians
Maintenance supervisors
Course Methodology
Technical presentations
Maintenance planning exercises
Troubleshooting cases
Group discussions
Demonstrations
Course outline
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1Day 1: Generator Sets
- Applications
- Components
- Ratings
- Standards
- Exercise: Generator review
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2Day 2: Engine Systems
- Engine operation
- Fuel systems
- Cooling
- Lubrication
- Air intake and exhaust
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3Day 3: Alternators and Controls
- Alternators
- Voltage regulation
- Controls
- Synchronisation
- Transfer switches
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4Day 4: Testing and Maintenance
- Load bank testing
- Preventive maintenance
- Fuel quality
- Records
- Workshop: Maintenance plan
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5Day 5: Troubleshooting
- Starting failures
- Performance problems
- Electrical faults
- Emissions
- Capstone: Troubleshooting cases
Dates and fees
Questions
Frequently asked questions
How long is the Diesel Generators Operation and Maintenance course?
The course runs over 5 days of classroom training, usually Monday to Friday.
When is the next Diesel Generators Operation and Maintenance course?
The next public date is 21 - 25 Dec 2026 in Frankfurt. There are 13 upcoming dates in total.
Where is this course held?
Upcoming sessions run in Frankfurt, Dubai, Amsterdam, Geneva, Istanbul, Vienna, Barcelona, Cape Town.
How much does the course cost?
Fees start from £2,840 per delegate, depending on the city. Fees include tuition and course materials.
Do participants receive a certificate?
Yes. Delegates who complete the course receive a London Leadership Management Innovation certificate of completion.
Can this course be delivered in-house for our team?
Yes. LLMI can tailor and deliver this course privately for your organisation at your premises or in one of our training cities.
Course information last updated 14 November 2026.
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