Emerging Generation Technologies

PSEC four-week programs are designed for industry professionals looking to improve their knowledge in a particular field of study. To have a successful learning experience, a well-balanced curriculum that reconsiders engineering theory, focuses on relevant power systems applications and examines current industry issues is advised. PSEC courses use the latest industry software allowing participants to completely appreciate subjects through case studies while others spend some time in our power labs or on area tours/visits to help understand applications and gain practical knowledge.

This general program focuses on emerging generation technologies, starting with a modern look at traditional forms of Power Generation and later progressing in-depth with renewables such as Solar and Wind. Participants will become increasingly knowledgeable in a wide range of power generation applications and technologies, understanding how each ultimately produces power and gaining knowledge of systems engineering for planning and design of reliable and cost-effective power plant. Participants traditionally are considered decision makers looking to improve their knowledge of power generation and how renewables are making an impact in today’s world.

Fourth Quarter Courses

Competitive Power Generation (PSEC 401)
November 9, 2010 – November 12, 2010 (8 A.M.- 4 P.M.)
2.8 CEUs
$2400 USD

Understand the procedures required to develop an economically attractive independent power generation project involving cogeneration. The scope is based on fossil-fuel-fired power generation cycles that primarily focuses on gas turbine-based systems. Hands-on projects help to enhance learning.


Industrial Energy Users (PSEC 402)
November 15, 2010 – November 16, 2010 (8 A.M.- 4 P.M.)
1.4 CEUs
$1500 USD

From a broad range of different industrial manufacturing processes, understand how each user’s power system affects their processes. Analysis focuses on industrial customers generating their own power, cost of power, by-products of process needs, and reliability of power supply.


Integrated Gasification Power Fundamentals (PSEC 403)
November 17, 2010 – November 19, 2010 (8 A.M.- 4 P.M.)
2.1 CEUs
$2000 USD

Receive an in-depth look at IGCC power plants-including engineering and application of their components and basic knowledge of the systems engineering required to develop reliable and cost-effective solutions required for the planning and design of IGCC power plants.


Fuel Flexibility and Alternative Energy Applications (PSEC 404)
November 30, 2010 – December 3, 2010 (8 A.M.- 4 P.M.)
2.8 CEUs
$2400 USD

Get a comprehensive look at alternative energy resources-including gasification, biomass, nuclear-and the potential applications of these resources. An in-depth look at policies, as well as costs, benefits, and application limitations will be covered.


Solar Power Fundamentals (PSEC 405)
December 6, 2010 – December 7, 2010 (8 A.M.- 4 P.M.)
1.4 CEUs
$1500 USD

Exclusive insight into the potential of both Photovoltaics (PV) and Concentrated Solar Power (CSP). Technology overviews and the various types of applications of each will be discussed. A global market outlook on why “Solar” is the number two source of renewable energy is featured.


Wind Power Fundamentals (PSEC 406)
December 8, 2010 – December 10, 2010 (8 A.M.- 4 P.M.)
2.1 CEUs
$2000 USD

Attend a global leaders look at the comprehensive essentials of wind power plants-including the engineering and application of wind power system components and the engineering requirements for planning and designing a reliable and cost-effective wind power plant.

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Power Systems & Energy Course™ (PSEC)
General Electric International, Inc.
Building 53, Room 310J
1 River Road
Schenectady, NY 12345
Telephone: (518) 385 2222
Fax: (518) 385 1561
Email: martin.shalhoub@ge.com