Power Distribution Equipment

Why Choose this Training Course?

In the realm of electrical installations, the reliability, safety, and efficiency of power distribution equipment are paramount. This Power Distribution Equipment training course delves into the construction, operation, and maintenance aspects of key equipment, including transformers, circuit breakers, ring main units, switches, and protection devices. Ensuring the secure operation of these systems is vital, as they are safeguarded by modern and advanced relays and protection devices. Power distribution can occur through overhead or underground methods, with uninterruptible power supply systems providing auxiliary power when needed.

Protection systems play a critical role in averting faults that could harm electrical infrastructure and in swiftly isolating faulty sections to maintain uninterrupted power supply in other areas of the system. Recent technological advancements and shifts in the operational paradigms of utilities and industrial organisations have underscored the importance of integrated protection and control.

Highlights of the Course

• In-Depth Exploration of Transformer Construction and Operations

• Comprehensive Analysis of Circuit Breaker Characteristics

• The Significance and Role of Uninterruptible Power Supply (UPS) Systems and Batteries

• Varied Maintenance Strategies

• A Comprehensive Look at the Functions of Protection Relays

Course Objectives

Upon course completion, participants will have the skills and knowledge to:

• Gain a profound understanding of key power distribution equipment.

• Identify various maintenance strategies.

• Describe different types of circuit breakers.

• Analyse the characteristics of oil-immersed transformers.

• Design a basic electrical power distribution system incorporating primary power distribution equipment.

Who Should Attend?

This course is ideal for engineers, technicians, and supervisors involved in the operations and functions of critical renewable energy integration components. Al-Majd Pathway Centre (APC) welcomes a diverse range of professionals, including but not limited to:

• Electrical Engineers

• Electrical Supervisors

• Power Engineers

• Managers overseeing electrical installations

• Project Engineers

Training Approach

Al-Majd Pathway Centre (APC) adopts a multifaceted approach to adult learning, ensuring optimal understanding, comprehension, and retention of the material presented. This approach includes engaging discussions and the incorporation of the latest videos and technologies related to smart grids and renewable energy.

Active participation is encouraged, especially during daily wrap-up sessions, providing participants with opportunities to engage with the presenter to discuss specific issues and seek suitable solutions. The course aims to address individual participant goals to the extent possible.

Course Outline

Day One: Distribution Power Transformers - Types, Characteristics, Operations, and Protection

• Types and Designs of Power Transformers

• Oil-Immersed Transformers

• Key Components of a Power Transformer

• Transformer Vector Groups

• Cooling Systems for Transformers

• Fault Levels and Transformer Impedance Percentages

Day Two: Construction and Characteristics of Switches and Circuit Breakers

• Construction and Operation of Load Break Switches, Earth Switches, and Isolators

• Construction and Operation of Molded Case Circuit Breakers (MCCB)

• Operations and Construction of Air Circuit Breakers

• Electronic Trip Mechanism in Air Circuit Breakers

• Construction and Operation of Vacuum Circuit Breakers

• Characteristics of Vacuum Circuit Breakers

Day Three: SF6 and High Voltage Circuit Breakers

• SF6 Arc Quenching Characteristics

• SF6 Circuit Breaker Operations and Characteristics

• Live Tank High Voltage Circuit Breakers

• Dead Tank High Voltage Circuit Breakers

• Safety Considerations for SF6 Circuit Breakers

• Exploring Green Alternatives in Grid Technology

Day Four: Auxiliary Power through Batteries and Uninterruptible Power Supply (UPS)

• Identifying Critical Loads and Equipment Categories

• Types of Online and Offline UPS Designs

• Components and Functions of UPS Systems

• Double Conversion UPS Systems

• Redundancy and Parallel Operation of UPS

• Modes of Operation for UPS Systems

Day Five: Maintenance and Safety of Power Distribution Equipment

• Understanding the Functions of Numerical Relays

• Exploring Maintenance Strategies

• Addressing Partial Discharge and Its Implications

• Benefits of Thermography in Maintenance

• Instruments for Power Quality Measurement

Certificate of Completion: Upon successful completion of the course, participants will receive a Certificate of Completion from Al-Majd Pathways Centre (APC).