COURSE OVERVIEW
EE0418 : ABB Gas-Insulated Switchgear (GIS): Operation and Maintenance

OVERVIEW
COURSE TITLE | : | EE0418 : ABB Gas-Insulated Switchgear (GIS): Operation and Maintenance |
COURSE DATE | : | Jun 30 - Jul 04 2025 |
DURATION | : | 5 Days |
INSTRUCTOR | : | Dr. Alaa Abdel Kerim |
VENUE | : | Abu Dhabi, UAE |
COURSE FEE | : | $ 5500 |
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Course Description
This course is designed to provide participants with a detailed and up-to-date overview of ABB Gas-Insulated Switchgear (GIS) Operation and Maintenance. It covers the advantages of GIS over conventional switchgear and its basic components and functions; the types of GIS operating mechanism and electrical protection systems; the importance of gas insulation in GIS; the gas monitoring, handling procedures, safety precautions and its maintenance; the GIS mechanical components and the importance of GIS maintenance; and the routine, preventive and corrective maintenance including maintenance planning, scheduling and records management.
During this interactive course, participants will learn the GIS testing, GIS commissioning procedures, GIS troubleshooting and fault analysis; the circuit diagram, schematics, fault identification, isolation, repair and replacement procedure; the importance of safety in GIS operation and maintenance and the hazards associated with it; and the safety procedures during operation and maintenance including personal protective equipment (PPE), emergency procedures and safety regulations and standards.
TRAINING METHODOLOGY
This interactive training course includes the following training methodologies:
LecturesPractical Workshops & Work Presentations
Hands-on Practical Exercises & Case Studies
Simulators (Hardware & Software) & Videos
In an unlikely event, the course instructor may modify the above training methodology for technical reasons.
VIRTUAL TRAINING (IF APPLICABLE)
If this course is delivered online as a Virtual Training, the following limitations will be applicable:
Certificates | : | Only soft copy certificates will be issued |
Training Materials | : | Only soft copy materials will be issued |
Training Methodology | : | 80% theory, 20% practical |
Training Program | : | 4 hours per day, from 09:30 to 13:30 |
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