Electrical Equipment and Control Systems: Testing Implementation and Maintenance of Electrical Systems

The safe and efficient operation of modern electrical equipment and control systems requires the successful testing, start-up and commissioning of this equipment, or system, to ensure correct operation.

CONTENT

Technology of Electrical Equipment

· Transformers, Power Supplies (UPS) and Batteries

· Generators – Switchgear, Disconnect Switches

· Power monitoring

· Control relays/timers/switches – Motor/feeder protective devices

· Miscellaneous equipment – Heaters, solenoid valves, electric valve actuators and signaling/alarm devices

Commissioning and Testing of Electrical Equipment

· Methods

· Principles – Special techniques

Troubleshooting of Electrical Equipment

· Methods – Terminology – Principles

· Special Techniques

· Procedure Preparation

· Safety Considerations

Use of Testing Equipment

· Digital Voltmeter (DVM),

· Frequency Meter, Ammeters, Power Meters and Megger

· Load Banks, Digital Hydrometers and Cable Fault Locators

Identification and Repair of Problems/Failures

· Common mode failures, Phase imbalance

· Electronic Component Failure

· Fusing

· Motor Windings/Bearings and Brushes

· Excitation Circuits

· Battery cells, Inverters/rectifiers

· Control Circuits

· Ground Faults

FOR WHOM:

Works, Services and Maintenance Personnel

TRAINING METHODOLOGY

The training methodology combines lectures, discussions, group exercises and illustrations. Participants will gain both theoretical and practical knowledge of the topics. The emphasis is on the practical application of the topics and as a result participant will go back to the workplace with both the ability and the confidence to apply the techniques learned to their duties.