Course description
Since 1981, our Advanced Electrical System Testing and Maintenance course has been empowering industry professionals with practical, hands-on experience in electrical equipment maintenance. This comprehensive 5-day program focuses on imparting real-world skills essential for commissioning, inspecting, testing, troubleshooting, and maintaining a wide array of electrical equipment.
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Who should attend?
Who should attend: Electricians, Technicians, Line Worker, Generator Mechanics, Metering Specialists and any other worker who's daily duties involve the maintenance of HV and related systems.
Training content
I. INSULATION
Objective: Describe insulation materials and the methods to quickly and accurately diagnose their insulation quality.
- Describe The Qualities Of Good Insulation And Factors Affecting Deterioration
- Describe The Methods Of Testing Insulation And Interpretation Of Test Results
- Currents That Flow Through Insulation
- Current responses
- Insulation resistance readings
- When and why insulation degrades
- What happens when insulation deteriorates
- When and why insulation tests should be carried out
- Types of insulation tests
- Diagnostic insulation test
- Test voltage
- Insulation resistance standards
- Temperature correction
- Conversion factor chart
- Explanation of meters and meggers
- Short time / spot test
- Test methods
- Test equipment
- Test results
- High voltage insulators
II. CABLES
Objective: Describe cable construction and the methods to splice or terminate the various types of cable.
- Describe the construction of shielded and non-shielded cable
- Termination of cables
- Describe the methods of testing cables and interpretation of test results
- Basic types of cable insulation
- Cable splicing
- Cable faults and problems
- Types of cables, cable shields and cable failure
- Why you would shield a cable
III. POWER TRANSFORMERS
Objective: Describe the function and operation of transformers.
- Different types of power transformers
- Interpret nameplate data
- Describe protection system
- Describe construction of power transformers
- Demonstrate proper method of taking oil samples
- Describe maintenance procedures testing and schedule
- Review safety procedures critical to power transformers
IV. INSTRUMENT TRANSFORMERS
Objective: Describe IT operation and application.
- Describe CT operation and application
V. DISCONNECTS
Objective: Describe the function of disconnects.
- Describe the various types of disconnect
- Explain maintenance on disconnects
- Review safety procedures critical to disconnects
VI. SWITCHGEAR
Objective: Identify various types of switchgear.
- Describe the operation of switchgear
- Describe tests that can be done on switchgear
- Explain switchgear maintenance and schedule
- Review safety procedures critical to switchgear
VII. FUSES
Objective: Explain the function of fuses.
- Describe the various types of fuses
- Review safety procedures critical to fuses
- List the correct steps for removal and restoration of fuses
VIII. CO-ORDINATION
Objective: Define the principles of co-ordination of protective devices.
- Explain the process of co-ordination
- Interpret time/current curves
IX. STARTERS
Objective: Explain the operation of high voltage starters.
- Describe various types of starters
- List types of motor protection
- Explain test procedures for starters
- Review safety procedures critical to starters
X. BREAKERS
Objective: Describe circuit breaker operation.
- Review safety procedures critical to breakers
- List the correct steps for removal and restoration of a circuit breaker
- Describe the operation of electrically operated circuit breaker controls
- Describe the operation of breaker mechanisms
XI. RELAYS
Objective: Define the principles and operation of protective devices.
- Describe power system disturbances
- Describe the protective functions of various relays
- Interpret relay flags and deduce probable cause
XII. CAPACITORS
Objective: Explain the operation of high voltage capacitors.
- Describe various types of capacitor installations
- Explain test procedures for capacitors
- Review safety procedures critical to capacitors
XIII. MOTORS
Objective: Explain the operation of high voltage motors.
- Describe various types of motors
- Explain test procedures for motors
- Explain motor maintenance and schedule
- Review safety procedures critical to starters
XIV. GENERATORS
Objective: Explain the operation of high voltage generators.
- Describe the operation of various types of generators
- Explain test procedures for generators
- Explain generator maintenance and schedule
- Review safety procedures critical to generators
XV. EMERGENCY SYSTEMS
Objective: Explain the operation of various high voltage back-up systems.
- Describe various types of emergency systems: batteries, transfers, ties, temporary etc.
- Explain test procedures for operation of these systems
- Explain maintenance and schedule for emergency systems
- Review critical safety procedures
Course delivery details
Course Structure:
- Hands-On Learning: Emphasizing a practical approach, 80% of the course is hands-on training conducted in our state-of-the-art Lab 1, a mobile electrical training center designed specifically for electrical equipment maintenance.
- Lab Equipment: The lab houses various equipment including three-phase transformers, motors, circuit breakers, and cables. Each two-student team gets their own test specimens for in-depth analysis.
- Interactive Classroom Sessions: The course balances its practical focus with classroom instruction, ensuring a holistic understanding of maintenance and testing procedures.
- Equipment Breakdown: Detailed study of failure modes, coupled with primary injection testing capabilities up to 10,000 amps AC.
Unique Features:
- Customized Training: Incorporation of your own equipment into our training program for a tailored learning experience. - In House only
- Expert Instructors: Learn from professionals with extensive experience in substation and plant electrical systems.
- Diverse Participant Profile: The course is suitable for engineers, electricians, technicians, managers, and anyone managing electrical departments.
Testing Instruments and Standards:
- Wide Array of Testing Tools: Includes meggers, hipots, TDR’s, DLRO’s, breaker analyzers, and many more specialized instruments.
- Compliance with International Standards: Training references key standards like CSA Z463, ANSI/NETA 2011, IEEE 3007.1-2010, NFPA 70B, and others.
Course Materials:
- Comprehensive Resource Binders: Each participant receives detailed binders including maintenance frequencies, test standards, and forms.
Certification / Credits
Certifications and Quality Assurance:
- ISO 9001 Certified: Ensuring top-notch quality in training delivery.
- Certified Course Developers: Courses designed to meet the standards of the Canadian Society of Training and Development, and the International Board of Standards for Training, Performance, and Instruction.
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Canada Training Group
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