BEGIN:VCALENDAR VERSION:2.0 PRODID:-//wp-events-plugin.com//7.2.3.1//EN BEGIN:VEVENT UID:1381@x8ti.com DTSTART;TZID=Asia/Bahrain:20250728T090000 DTEND;TZID=Asia/Bahrain:20250801T130000 DTSTAMP:20241223T201856Z URL:https://x8ti.com/event/switchgear-circuit-breakers-and-power-transform ers-efficient-operation-and-maintenance-training-course-3/ SUMMARY:Switchgear\, Circuit Breakers and Power Transformers – Efficient Operation and Maintenance Training Course DESCRIPTION:Introduction\nThis Switchgear\, Circuit Breakers\, and Power Tr ansformers training course focuses on efficient operations and maintenance . Switchgear units are essential for protecting and supplying electrical p ower in the manufacturing sector and utility distribution systems. Poor ma intenance routines can lead to system inefficiencies and decreased reliabi lity.\n\nVarious tools are used today for maintaining low\, medium\, and h igh voltage switchgear\, so it’s crucial to understand which tools to us e for different situations. This course aims to educate participants on th e fundamentals of operating and maintaining switchgear\, circuit breakers\ , and power transformers.\nLearning Objectives\nUpon completing this cours e by Xcelerate Training Institute\, participants will be able to:\n\n Des cribe the basics of operating switchgear and circuit breakers.\n Select a ppropriate types and ratings of circuit breakers and switchgear.\n Unders tand the functions of switchgear components such as CTs\, VTs\, relays\, a nd cable terminations.\n Describe the principles of power transformer ope ration.\n Recognize and apply different transformer types.\n Establish s traightforward transformer protection schemes.\n Specify power transforme r testing procedures.\n Rationalize switchgear asset management\, includi ng CBM and RCM processes\, tripping devices\, maintenance\, and testing.\n Apply load and fault calculations to determine protection system objecti ves and operating environments.\n Explain circuit breaker control circuit s\, types and applications of protective relays\, and the structure of con trol circuits.\n Administer power transformer breakdowns to minimize disr uption.\n Discuss the characteristics of circuit breakers in relation to protection control circuits\, including selectivity\, sensitivity\, and sp eed.\n Develop realistic maintenance strategies for switchgear and transf ormers.\n\nTraining Methodology\nThis interactive training program include s:\n\n Lectures\n Seminars &\; Presentations\n Group Discussions\n Assignments\n Case Studies &\; Functional Exercises Following the ‘D o-Review-Learn-Apply’ model.\n\nBenefits for Your Organization\nOrganiza tions can benefit from:\n\n Retaining workforce by sustaining employees w ho might leave for full-time qualifications.\n Minimizing downtime with f lexible training methods requiring less or no time away from work.\n Incr easing competence by developing employees' technical skills and knowledge. \n Lowering training costs with on-site training.\n Gaining broader insi ghts from professional instructors and peers discussing work-related probl ems.\n\nBenefits for You\nParticipants will gain:\n\n In-depth course mat erial to master the technical details of circuit breakers and switchgear.\ n Practical knowledge from case studies to gain an edge in the workplace. \n Professional development and increased confidence in maintaining circu it breakers and switchgear.\n Cost-effective professional qualifications at a competitive cost.\n Interactive sessions connecting with instructors and peers to learn from real-world examples applicable to their roles.\n\ nTarget Audience\nThis course is ideal for:\n\n Individuals wanting to st udy significant characteristics of circuit breakers and switchgear.\n Eng ineers\, supervisors\, and technical individuals needing a thorough unders tanding of switchgear and circuit breaker design\, setup\, inspection\, te sting\, maintenance\, and overhaul.\n Members of various industries\, inc luding electricity and utility\, Ministry of Power\, etc.\, across differe nt geographic locations.\n Any professional interacting with switchgear\, circuit breakers\, or power transformers.\n\nCourse Outline\nIntroduction to Switchgear and Transformers\n\n Fundamentals of circuit breakers\n T ypes of breakers\n Single-line diagrams\n Active and passive network mod ules\n Voltage convention\n Fuse switches\n Primary &\; backup relay ing\n Fault calculation\n System earthing\n Fuses as alternatives to ci rcuit breakers\n Auto-reclosers and auto-reclose operation\n\nApplication of Switchgear\n\n History of switchgear\n Principles of current interru ption\n Plain break circuit breakers\n Bulk and small oil volume circuit breakers\n Operating mechanisms\n Transfer earth circuit breakers\n Fi xed and withdrawable designs\n Switchgear guidelines\n Factors affecting switchgear selection\n\nSpecification of Switchgear\n\n Simple and compl ex protection systems\n Switchgear ancillaries\, measurement CTs\, VTs\, and relays\n Substation and switch room layouts and design\n Substation compound\n Metal-clad switchgear maintenance\n Symmetrical and asymmetri cal breaking\n Make and break operations\n Cable terminations\n Indoor and outdoor operation\n Interpretation of test oscillograms\n\nSafety Pol icies\n\n Overall safety measures and importance of personal protective e quipment (PPE)\n Values of safety rules\n Principles of personal authori zation\n Live training for safe operation of switchgear\n Isolation in a circuit breaker context\n Safety documentation\n Operative and safety l ocking and danger notices\n Work safety in a substation environment\n Sa fety interlocks\n Substation alarms\n Individual study tasks and present ation\n\nOperating Contemporary Switchgear\n\n Principles of time and con dition-based asset management\n Asset registers\n Asset management syste ms\n Case studies (ABB\, Siemens\, Schneider)\n\nDiagnostics\, Testing\, and Maintenance\n\n Switchgear inspection methodologies\n Partial discha rge measurement and survey\n Timing tests\n Mechanisms of deterioration\ n Circuit breaker diagnostic techniques\n Principles of circuit breaker maintenance\n Maintaining oil circuit breakers\n Case study (circuit bre aker settings\, selectivity\, sensitivity\, speed)\n Contact maintenance and contact wipe\n Oil testing\n Maintaining vacuum circuit breakers\n Batteries – condition and monitoring\n Switchgear defects and defect co ntrol systems\n\nFunctions and Classification of Transformers\n\n Constru ction (shell type and core type)\n Insulation\, windings\, cooling system s\, voltage levels\, sizing\, and breathing\n Transformer parts\n Settin g up and controlling high voltage power transformers safely\n Earthing of HV transformers\n\nTransformer Theory\n\n Electrical values and their ro le in a power transformer\n Thermal functioning\, loading\, paralleling\, connections\, and vectors\n\nPower Transformer Protection\n\n Surge prot ection\n Protective relaying\n Thermal tools and maneuvers\n Design and specifications of auto\, generator\, unit\, and station transformers\n\nO il Quality\n\n Oil contents: water\, acidity\, and dissolved gas\n Oil t ests: breakdown\, humidity\, resistivity\, interfacial tension\, gravity\, and power factor\n Recovery voltage measurement test\n\nPower Transforme r Electrical Tests\n\n AC Tests: power factor\, single-phase excitation c urrent\, transformer turns ratio\n\n\n DC Tests: insulation resistance\, dielectric absorption\, polarization index\, step voltage\, hi-pot\n ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://x8ti.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/12/0888 fdf3-1056-4583-b0df-532e4b83057f.jpg CATEGORIES:Electrical Engineering LOCATION:Manama Training Courses\, Wyndham Grand Manama Hotel\, Manama\, Ba hrain\, Bahrain X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=Wyndham Grand Manama Hotel\ , Manama\, Bahrain\, Bahrain;X-APPLE-RADIUS=100;X-TITLE=Manama Training Co urses:geo:0,0 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VTIMEZONE TZID:Asia/Bahrain X-LIC-LOCATION:Asia/Bahrain BEGIN:STANDARD DTSTART:20240728T090000 TZOFFSETFROM:+0300 TZOFFSETTO:+0300 TZNAME:+03 END:STANDARD END:VTIMEZONE END:VCALENDAR