AC Variable Speed

Drive Courses MV3000, MV7000 & SD7000

The AC Variable Speed (VFD) and Synchro Drive
courses are designed for electricians and engineers
responsible for system operation and maintenance.
Upon completion of the
course, attendees will have
the ability to perform periodic maintenance, identify
faulty units and replace from
onboard spares. Exercises utilizing drive control and
motor mock-up equipment will enhance ability to
monitor, control, and maintain the system.
Course content includes: AC motor & drive basic
theory, drive components, drive controls and communication, system alarms & maintenance.

Advanced Dynamic Positioning

System Operator Course
DPO Refresher Course
This course is designed to provide experienced and
certified DP operators with additional knowledge
in the following areas: power management, safe
power plant set-up and operation, and power generation system faults & failures. This
course will also review position
measurement system processing
and possible solutions to positioning system problems; review options when using advanced system
control functions; enhance operational skills through stimulating
and thought-provoking DP operational situations and written exercises, in addition to
realistic, challenging and operationally advanced DP
system simulator exercises.
The course consists of classroom work and two complete days of simulator exercises.

Courses available at the

Technical Training Center
GE Energy Power Conversion Technical Training
Center offers a comprehensive set of courses to ensure personnel are properly trained for their specific
responsibilities.

DP System Induction (Basic) Course*

4 days; Maximum 6 students

DP System Simulator (Advanced) Course*

4 days; Maximum 6 students

ADP/DPS System Familiarization Course

2 days; Maximum 4 students

Advanced DP Operator Course (Refresher)

4 days; Maximum 4 students

Automation (AVC) System Operation Course

3 days; Maximum 6 students

MV3000 VFD Operation & Basic Maintenance

3 days; Maximum 6 students

MV7000 VFD Operation & Basic Maintenance

3 days; Maximum 4 students

SD7000 VFD Operation & Basic Maintenance

3 days; Maximum 6 students

DP System Maintenance Course

4 days; Maximum 6 students

DP System Basic Maintenance Course

2 days; Maximum 6 students
* Required course for Nautical Institude DP Operator Certificate

3993 W. Sam Houston Parkway N., Suite 300 Houston, TX 77043 USA
713-660-1590/1591 Fax: 713-895-0072

Houston, Texas
713-660-1590/1591

Dynamic Positioning System

Induction (Basic) Course
Validated by The Nautical Institute

Quality Training
The very best in Dynamic Positioning, Automation,
and AC Drives Training with emphasis on practical
application. The main objective is to ensure proper
and safe equipment operation and troubleshooting
through a balance between theoretical and Hands
On training.

Experienced Instructors
Our instructors have field experience. The DP System
Operator Instructor is a licensed vessel Master with
extensive offshore experience in the operation of
DP vessels, and over 12 years experience teaching
DP operator courses. Our AC Drive Systems Instructor is an electrical engineer, experienced in electrical
controls.

Simulation Equipment
The Training Center is equipped with a large array of
GE ADP (A-Series) and DPS (C-Series) System simulation equipment for both operator and maintenance
training.
DP Operator training utilizes two completely equipped
duplex DP simulator systems to increase hands on
experience. The center also contains Automation,
MV3000, and MV7000 Drives simulation and mock up
equipment.

Continuous Support
Our Commitment does not end when a person completes a course. Students are actively encouraged
to contact us regarding any questions or problems
associated with system operation, or DP operations in
general.

3993 W. Sam Houston Parkway N., Suite 300 Houston, TX 77043 USA
713-660-1590/1591 Fax: 713-895-0072

DP Induction is the first of two shore based training

courses required to receive the DP Operator Certificate from The Nautical
Institute. Attendees would
include DP System Operators, vessel Masters, Mates,
& personnel associated with
day to day DP system operations.
Course contents include: Introduction and principles
of operation, elements of a DP system, system operation and control modes, sensor inputs, thrusters and
power generation, vessel capabilities, control console
& displays, and practical DP simulator demonstrations
& exercises.

Dynamic Positioning System

Simulator (Advanced) Course
Validated by The Nautical Institute
DP Simulator is the second shore based training
course required for DP Certification. Attendees would
include DP System Operators, vessel Masters and
Mates, who will acquire a
practical knowledge of the
planning and execution of DP
operations.
Course contents include:
DP System and vessel safe operational procedures,
system alarm messages, DP system setup, as well as
power generation faults, failures, and safe operation.
The course includes three DP system simulator exercises, each seven hours in length, involving different
vessels and types of operations.

Dynamic Positioning System

Maintenance Course
The DP System Maintenance Course is designed for
all personnel who troubleshoot and maintain GE DP
equipment. This includes
Electronic Technicians, vessel
electricians, Chief Engineers,
Port Engineers, and Maintenance Supervisors.
Upon completion, attendees will be able to perform
periodic maintenance, identify faulty units, exchange
with spares, and bring the system back into operation.
Course contents include: Theory of operation, hardware architecture, sensors, networking, serial communications, alarms & troubleshooting, and wiring
diagrams, as well as Hands On troubleshooting
exercises, utilizing consoles and thruster outstation
simulator.

Automation (AVC) System

Operation & Maintenance
Course
The Automation (AVC) System Operation & Maintenance Course is designed for System Operators,
Technicians, and Engineering Personnel. This course
will provide introduction to
benefits and functions of the
Power and Vessel Management Systems, in addition to
software screen representations, system hardware and network structure, and an
understanding of the system operation on board the
vessel.
Attendees will also participate in Hands On simulation demonstrations and exercises encompassing
power system faults & failures, shipboard controls,
alarms, and equipment monitoring.