Course Description

Maximum efficiency, reliability and longevity of electrical equipment such as the various types of motors, variable-speed drives, transformers, generators, rectifiers, inverters, uninterruptible power systems, circuit breakers, fuses, and power station electrical and protective systems are of great concern to many industries. These objectives can only be achieved by understanding the characteristics, selection criteria, common problems and repair techniques, preventive and predictive maintenance.

This Electrical Equipment Troubleshooting & Maintenance training course provides the latest technology in the troubleshooting and maintenance of electrical equipment. It also explains how these equipments operate and provides guidelines and rules that must be followed for a successful operation. Their basic design, operating characteristics, specification, selection criteria, as well as all maintenance issues too are covered in detail.

Course Objectives

Comprehend the hazards when working with electrical power systems.

Perform electrical switching operations safely on all switchgears and associated equipment in preparation for maintenance tasks.

Understand the correct methodology and safe operation when working on electrical equipment, switchgear on electrical distribution systems and all of the associated electrical plant and to be aware of all the associated hazards.

Understand diagnostic testing and inspection, advanced fault detection techniques, critical components, and common failure modes.

Study selection criteria, commissioning requirements, predictive and preventive maintenance, reliability, testing and cost.

Discover the maintenance required to minimize their operating cost and maximize their efficiency, reliability and longevity.

Audience

The Electrical Equipment Troubleshooting & Maintenance training course is targeted at both developing engineers & experienced electrical personnel working within commercial and heavy industrial environments within oil and gas processing plants. The training course provides personnel with the knowledge and competence to perform quality maintenance, installation, testing and inspection of generic electrical plant & equipment.

Prerequisites

No formal prerequisites are required. Relevant education or industry experience is beneficial.

Course Content

Testing, Troubleshooting Principles and Commissioning Guide of Electrical Equipment

Introduction

Basic principles in using a drawing and meter in troubleshooting circuits

Checks for circuit continuity with disconnected supply

Checks for circuit continuity with live supply

Tests and methods

Testing devices

Testing and Commissioning Methods

Testing and Commissioning Procedures.

Maintenance of Particular Types of Electrical Equipment

Nomo gram for temperature correction

Test voltages for Commissioning and Maintenance

Principles of Maintenance

Preventive Maintenance (PM)

Basics

Elements

Predictive Maintenance (PdM) (Condition-Based Maintenance) (CBM )

The Basic Concept of Predictive Maintenance

Benefits of Predictive Maintenance

Impact of Maintenance

Role of maintenance organization

Types of Maintenance

Maintenance Improvement

Corrective Maintenance

Preventive Maintenance

Reactive Maintenance

Condition Monitoring

Scheduled Maintenance

Condition Monitoring for Electrical Equipment

Approaches Based On Mathematical Models

Reliability Centered Maintenance (RCM)

Condition Based Maintenance (CBM)

Partial Discharge

Insulation Resistance Monitoring

Insulation resistance test (IR)

Megger test

Polarization index test

Dc hi-pot test

Measuring insulation degradation

Insulation power factor

On-Line measuring partial discharge activity for insulation

On-Line Monitoring of Transformers

Local Indications

Thermography

PDA – Partial Discharge Analysis

Insulating Oil Properties And Tests

Test for Dielectric Strength

Water Content in Oil

Acidity Test (Neutralization Number)

Oxidation Inhibitor

Interfacial Tension Test (IFT)

Oil Color

Oil Power Factor Test

Insulating Oil Dissolved Gas Analysis (DGA)

Understanding cable thermal behavior after installation

Optical cable Temperature Monitoring

Earthing Systems

Introduction

Equipment Earthing

System Earthing

Unearthed systems

Solid earthing

Resistance earthing

Reactance earthing

Classification of Supply / Installation System Earthing

Earthing Via Neutral Earthing Compensator

Distribution transformers

Zig Zag transformers

Comparison of Methods (Advantages/Disadvantages)

Evaluation of earthing methods

Testing the earthing electrode Resistance

Generator Fundamentals Maintenance, Testing and Trouble Shooting

Principles of Generators

AC Generators

Generator excitation and voltage control

Diesel generator sets

Synchronising of generators

Load sharing

Load shedding

Preventative Maintenance

Trouble Shooting

General Procedure

Generator Does Not Produce Voltage

Generator Produce Low Voltage

Generator Produce High Voltage

Generator Voltage Fluctuating

Fault analysis for Generator Control Circuit

Motors Fundamentals, Maintenance, and Troubleshooting

Fundamentals

Types of A.C Electric Motors

Principles of Operation of the Induction Motor

Enclosures and Cooling

Power for induction motors

Starting of Induction Motors

Motor Operation at Reduced Voltage

Power Factor Correction

Motor Testing

Motor Failures

Circuit Breaker Fundamentals, Maintenance, Service, Testing and troubleshooting

The purpose of electrical switchgear

The safe operation of electrical switchgear

Fundamentals

Air Circuit Breakers.

Vacuum Circuit Breaker

SF6 Circuit breaker

Oil Circuit Breaker Ratings

Trip Circuit Supervision

Circuit-Breaker Control

Low Voltage Molded Case Current Limiting Circuit Breakers

Protective Devices (Fuses, MCBs & RCDs)

HV Circuit Breakers Maintenance

HV Circuit-Breakers Tests

Low Voltage Circuit Breaker Maintenance

Transformer Fundamentals, Maintenance, Testing and Troubleshooting

Principles of Transformers

Saturation Curve & Voltage Ratio of Transformers

Current Ratio & Impedance of Transformers

Transformer Construction

Transformer losses and efficiency

Transformer Cooling & Types

Transformer Polarity

Transformer Applications

Transformer Accessories

Maintaining Transformers

Preventative Maintenance

Transformer Inspection

Transformer Liquids

Dielectric Test

General Testing

Other Important Tests

Transformer Failure

Disassembly for Inspection

Common Transformer Abnormalities

Transformer Oil Tests

Fault Analysis

UPS, Rectifiers, Inverters and Batteries Fundamentals Maintenance, Testing and Troubleshooting

UPS Fundamentals

Rectifications & Inverters

Inverters

Batteries and Battery Charging

Battery Charging Tests

Safety During Battery Charging

Mixing Electrolyte

Battery discharge test.

Troubleshooting Guide

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