COURSE OVERVIEW

This practical and highly-interactive course includes various practical sessions and exercises.  Theory learnt will be applied using our state-of-the-art simulators. 

 

Over the past two decades we have seen alarming increases in frequency and severity of electrical system failures. Estimates on the annual costs to industry from power related anomalies have ranged from $30 billion to $200 billion. When an electrical system malfunctions, it is not only expensive to make repairs, but can be a disaster in terms of fire loss as well. Electrical system malfunctions are the leading cause of fire in both industrial and commercial facilities.   Electrical losses continue to top the list as the equipment category with the most premature breakdowns, which cost business and industry through extra expense, disruptions and lost profits. 

 

The systematic troubleshooting of electrical distribution systems has been one of the most persistent and difficult problems facing the industry.  The performance and characteristics of electrical system configurations are vital factor in reducing or increasing the effect of failure on the system as earthing system, switch gear, protective relays, active and reactive power generation, etc. 

 

The course is designed to provide delegates with detailed and up-to-date overview and practical approach on the troubleshooting of electrical distribution systems and control circuits. It identifies electrical and control symbols; discusses schematics, wiring diagrams, system design and documentation; defines earthing and bonding and explains relay logic circuits. 

 

The course presents methods of electrical troubleshooting and fault analysis, causes, detection and remedies in electrical networks and distribution cables, particularly with the aid of a personal computer and power system simulator.  The approach is designed to develop participant’s thinking process, enabling them to reach a sound understanding of a broad range of topics related to electrical troubleshooting, while motivating their interest in the electrical power industry.  The course includes many case studies describing present day, practical applications.  Those case studies and exercises will be solved in the class.