Objectives

At the end of this training seminar, you will learn to:

• Describe the various types of transformer and motors
• Appreciate the importance of uninterruptible power supply and batteries
• Analyse the various transformer tests
• Explain the operation of the various types of testing instruments
• Recognise the symbols in electrical drawings

Who Should Attend?

• Electrical engineers
• Electrical supervisors
• Maintenance technicians
• Managers in-charge of electrical installations
• Project engineers

Outline

The Technology of Electrical Equipment and Devices

• Power Transformers
• Power supplies (UPS) and Batteries
• Generators - Switchgear - Disconnect switches
• Grounding and neutral ground resistors (NGR)
• Motor control centers (MCC)
• Variable frequency/speed drives (VFD/VSD)
• Protection and numerical relays functionalities
• Motor and feeder protection

Transformer Tests

• Functional tests for transformer
• Site acceptance tests
• Transformer overload and short circuit protection
• Transformer cooling
• Transformer vector groups selection
• Transformer maintenance
• NEC Checklist
• Group exercises

The Use of Test Equipment and Interpretation of Results

• Degradation of insulation in switchgears
• Digital multi meter
• Insulation resistance tester
• Temperature probes and pyrometers
• Resistance temperature detection and sensors
• Digital hydrometers
• Cable fault locators
• Group discussions

The Interpretation of Electrical Drawings and Motor Control Systems

• Importance of electrical diagrams
• Single-line diagrams symbols and interpretation
• Types of control circuits
• Methods of starting AC motors
• Soft starters
• Maintenance of AC motors
• Troubleshooting of AC motors
• Wrap up session

Variable Speed Drives and UPS Maintenance

• Importance of maintenance
• Maintenance strategies
• Thermal imaging
• Partial discharge
• Variable speed drives maintenance
• UPS maintenance
• Battery charging and maintenance
• Wrap up session with Q&A

Certificates

A Certificate of Completion will be issued to those who attend & successfully complete the programme.

Schedule

  08:30 – 10:15 First Session

 10:15 – 10:30 Coffee Break

10:30 – 12:15 Second Session

 12:15 – 12:30 Coffee Break

12:30 – 14:00 Third Session

 14:00 – 15:00 Lunch

Training Methodology:

This interactive training course includes the following training methodologies as a percentage of the total tuition hours:

• 30% Lectures, Concepts, Role Play
• 20% Workshops & Work Presentations, Techniques
• 20% Based on Case Studies & Practical Exercises
• 10% Videos, Software & General Discussions
• 20% Application
• Pre and Post Test

Fees

 The Fee for the seminar, including instruction materials, documentation, lunch, coffee/tea breaks & snack is: