Master all aspects of conventional electricity production and generation and delve into the safety of its facilities and the operation of associated components, such as nuclear reactors" 

This program in Production and Generation of Conventional Electricity will cover the characteristics of conventional energy sources and how they influence the different processes to which they can be subjected to optimize electricity generation, breaking down the operation of steam generators or nuclear reagents. 

Since steam generators are dangerous machines, it considers how to operate them safely and the different types of control to which they are subjected, as well as the components used to perform them. At the same time, it proposes a detailed approach to the characteristics of water and the physical-chemical procedure to which it must be subjected in order to obtain a quality steam in the production process, together with the negative effects that a bad water treatment can have. It addresses the requirements to be met by steam generators and the demands to which manufacturers, boilers, users and operators are subjected. It also covers new trends in conventional power plants, studying biomass plants, urban waste and geothermal energy. 

In addition, as this is a 100% online Postgraduate diploma, it provides students with the ease of being able to study it comfortably, wherever and whenever they want. All they need is a device with an Internet connection to take their career one step further. A modality in line with the current times with all the guarantees to position the professional in a highly demanded area in continuous change, in line with the SDGs promoted by the UN.

In addition, graduates will have exclusive access to complementary Masterclasses, of high academic level, designed by a prestigious and renowned international expert in Sustainability Solutions. In this way, they will be able to perfect their skills in this highly demanded field in the area of Engineering.

Achieve your specialization with TECH! You will get access to unique and additional Masterclasses, taught by an outstanding teacher of great international repercussion in Sustainability Solutions”

This Postgraduate diploma in Production and Generation of Conventional Electricity contains the most complete and up-to-date program on the market. The most important features include:

• Case studies presented by experts in Electrical Engineering
• In-depth study of Energy Resources Management
• The graphic, schematic, and practical contents with which they are created, provide scientific and practical information on the disciplines that are essential for professional practice
• Practical exercises where the self-assessment process can be carried out to improve learning
• Its special emphasis on innovative methodologies
• Theoretical lessons, questions to the expert, debate forums on controversial topics, and individual reflection assignments
• Content that is accessible from any fixed or portable device with an Internet connection 

Address the analysis and study of thermodynamic processes that occur during the operation of industrial electricity generation processes successfully thanks to TECH” 

The program includes, in its teaching staff, professionals from the sector who bring to this program their work experience, in addition to recognized specialists from prestigious reference societies and universities.  

Its multimedia content, developed with the latest educational technology, will enable the professional a contextual and situated learning, i.e. a simulated environment that will provide immersive learning programmed to prepare in real situations.  

This program is designed around Problem-Based Learning, whereby the professional must try to solve the different professional practice situations that arise during the course. For this purpose, professionals will be assisted by an innovative interactive video system created by renowned and experienced experts.   

You will learn how to correctly size the flue gas treatment and purification system to minimize environmental impact and comply with new environmental regulations and legislation"

Thanks to this program you will learn how to optimize the performance of thermodynamic processes in nuclear power plants"

The structure of the contents of this program has been designed by industrial engineering professionals focused on the production and generation of conventional electricity, so that they have poured their knowledge and experience into a complete and up-to-date syllabus. The program consists of three blocks dedicated to industrial boilers, thermal power plants and nuclear power plants, and analyzes all their pros and cons in the 21st century. Therefore, this syllabus is essential to move towards a more sustainable industry, covering all the knowledge that the professional needs to be competent in their daily work in this field. 

You will learn about the different conventional power generating systems, analyze their functions and get to know their fundamental principles in depth”  

Module 1. Industrial Boilers for Electrical Energy Production and Generation

1.1. Energy and Heat

1.1.1. Fuels
1.1.2. Energy
1.1.3. Thermal Power Generation Process

1.2. Steam Power Cycles

1.2.1. Carnot Power Cycle
1.2.2. Simple Rankine Cycle
1.2.3. Overheating Rankine Cycle
1.2.4. Effects of Pressure and Temperature on the Rankine Cycle
1.2.5. Ideal Cycle vs. Actual Cycle
1.2.6. Ideal Reheat Rankine Cycle

1.3. Steam Thermodynamics

1.3.1. Steam
1.3.2. Types of Steam
1.3.3. Thermodynamic Processes

1.4. The Steam Generator

1.4.1. Functional Analysis
1.4.2. Parts of a Steam Generator
1.4.3. Steam Generator Equipment

1.5. Water-Tube Boilers for Electricity Generation

1.5.1. Natural Circulation
1.5.2. Forced Circulation
1.5.3. Water-Steam Circuit

1.6. Steam Generator Systems I

1.6.1. Fuel System
1.6.2. Combustion Air System
1.6.3. Water Treatment System

1.7. Steam Generator Systems II

1.7.1. Water Preheating System
1.7.2. Flue Gas System
1.7.3. Blower Systems

1.8. Safety in Steam Generator Operation

1.8.1. Safety Standards
1.8.2. BMS for Steam Generators
1.8.3. Functional Requirements

1.9. Control System

1.9.1. Fundamental Principles
1.9.2. Control Mode
1.9.3. Basic Operations

1.10. Steam Generator Control

1.10.1. Basic Controls
1.10.2. Combustion Control
1.10.3. Other Variables to be Controlled

Module 2. Conventional Thermal Power Plants

2.1. Process in Conventional Thermal Power Plants

2.1.1. Steam Generator
2.1.2. Steam Turbine
2.1.3. Condensate System
2.1.4. Feed Water System

2.2. Start-up and Shutdown

2.2.1. Start-up Process
2.2.2. Turbine Wheel
2.2.3. Synchronization of the Unit
2.2.4. Unit Charging Socket
2.2.5. Stop

2.3. Electricity Generation Equipment

2.3.1. Electric Turbogenerator
2.3.2. Steam Turbine
2.3.3. Turbine Parts
2.3.4. Turbine Auxiliary System
2.3.5. Lubrication and Control System

2.4. Electric Generator

2.4.1. Synchronous Generator
2.4.2. Parts of the Synchronous Generator
2.4.3. Generator Excitation
2.4.4. Voltage Regulator
2.4.5. Generator Cooling
2.4.6. Generator Protections

2.5. Water Treatment

2.5.1. Water for Steam Generation
2.5.2. External Water Treatment
2.5.3. Internal Water Treatment
2.5.4. Effects of Fouling
2.5.5. Corrosion Effects

2.6. Efficiency

2.6.1. Mass and Energy Balance
2.6.2. Combustion
2.6.3. Steam Generator Efficiency
2.6.4. Heat Losses

2.7. Environmental Impact

2.7.1. Environmental Protection
2.7.2. Environmental Impact of Thermal Power Plants
2.7.3. Sustainable Development
2.7.4. Smoke Treatment

2.8. Conformity Assessment

2.8.1. Requirements
2.8.2. Manufacturer Requirements
2.8.3. Boiler Requirements
2.8.4. User Requirements
2.8.5. Operator Requirements

2.9. Security

2.9.1. Fundamental Principles
2.9.2. Design
2.9.3. Fabrication
2.9.4. Materials

2.10. New Trends in Conventional Power Plants

2.10.1. Biomass
2.10.2. Waste
2.10.3. Geothermal Energy

Module 3. Nuclear Power Plants

3.1. Theoretical Basis

3.1.1. Fundamentals
3.1.2. Binding Energy
3.1.3. Nuclear Stability

3.2. Nuclear Reaction

3.2.1. Fission
3.2.2. Fusion
3.2.3. Other Reactions

3.3. Nuclear Reactor Components

3.3.1. Fuels
3.3.2. Moderator
3.3.3. Biological Barrier
3.3.4. Control Rods
3.3.5. Reflector
3.3.6. Reactor Shell
3.3.7. Coolant

3.4. Most Common Reactor Types

3.4.1. Reactor Types
3.4.2. Pressurized Water Reactor
3.4.3. Boiling Water Reactor

3.5. Other Types of Reactors

3.5.1. Heavy Water Reactors
3.5.2. Gas-Cooled Reactor
3.5.3. Channel Type Reactor
3.5.4. Fast Breeder Reactor

3.6. Rankine Cycle in Nuclear Power Plants

3.6.1. Differences Between Thermal and Nuclear Power Plant Cycles
3.6.2. Rankine Cycle in Boiling Water Power Plants
3.6.3. Rankine Cycle in Heavy Water Power Plants
3.6.4. Rankine Cycle in Pressurized Water Power Plants

3.7. Nuclear Power Plant Safety

3.7.1. Safety in Design and Construction
3.7.2. Safety Through Barriers Against the Release of Fission Products
3.7.3. Security Through Systems
3.7.4. Redundancy, Single Failure and Physical Separation Criteria
3.7.5. Operational Safety

3.8. Radioactive Waste, Dismantling and Closure of Facilities

3.8.1. Radioactive Waste
3.8.2. Dismantling
3.8.3. Closure

3.9. Future Tendencies Generation IV

3.9.1. Gas-Cooled Fast Reactor
3.9.2. Lead-Cooled Fast Reactor
3.9.3. Molten Salt Fast Reactor
3.9.4. Supercritical Water-Cooled Reactor
3.9.5. Sodium-Cooled Fast Reactor
3.9.6. Very High Temperature Reactor
3.9.7. Evaluation Methodology
3.9.8. Risk of Explosion Evaluation.

3.10. Small Modular Reactors SMR

3.10.1. SMR
3.10.2. Advantages and Disadvantages
3.10.3. Types of SMR

With this TECH specialization you will stand out professionally, boosting your career path towards excellence in the energy sector”