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5-Day Training Course

Electrical Power System Medium and High Voltage Switch Gear

Operations, Characteristics and Maintenance of
Insulated Switchgears, Transformers, and Circuit Breakers

Course Overview

Medium and high voltage electrical power switchgears are critical and important components of an electrical installation. The salient equipment are the power transformer, the circuit breaker and the gas insulated switchgear. Currently these switchgears are migrating to eco efficient characteristics incorporating eco-friendly substances like fluids and gases. With regards to the reduction of global warming potential, new green gases are developed to replace the sulfur hexafluoride gas used in circuit breakers. In the gas insulated substations eco-friendly designs are now available incorporating digital components.

Maintenance of the medium and high voltage switchgears have progressed significantly with the emergence of new testing and diagnostics instruments. Remote monitoring has become a norm for high voltage transformers and circuit breakers. The operations of these switchgears have to be a more reliable and secured parameters, by incorporating digital technologies, artificial intelligence and internet of things. This training course will emphasis on operations, characteristics and maintenance of eco efficient of gas insulated switchgears, transformers and circuit breakers.

Course Objectives

By the end of this Energy Training Centre training course, participants will learn to:

  • Recognise the types and characteristics of medium and high voltage switchgears
  • Explore the merits of eco efficient and eco-friendly switchgears
  • Understand the merits of ester based oils for transformers
  • Appreciate the use of green gases for gas insulated substations and circuit breakers
  • Achievement of well maintained and safe switchgears for operations

Training Methodology

This ETC course will ensure that participants will receive a thorough training on the subjects covered by the outline with the instructor utilising a variety of proven adult learning teaching and facilitation techniques. Each participant will receive a copy of the comprehensive course material. The presenter will outline and discuss the topics using computer displays, videos and power point presentation.

The training is designed to have an interactive format to maximize delegate participation. Questions and answers are encouraged throughout and at the daily sessions. Needs-Based case-studies and examples will be discussed in problem solving workshop sessions. This gives participants the opportunity to discuss with other delegates and the presenter their specific problems and appropriate solutions.

Who Should Attend

This training course is suitable to a wide range of professionals but will greatly benefit:

  • Electrical engineers
  • Maintenance technicians
  • Electrical supervisors
  • Engineering professionals
  • Managers of the electrical engineering department

Course Curriculum

  • Construction and characteristics of transmission and distribution transformers
  • Major common components and functionalities of a power transformer
  • Digital components of power transformers
  • Power transformer protection methods
  • Current transformer characteristics and construction
  • Capacitance voltage transformer construction and operations 
  • Principles and importance of arc quenching in circuit breakers
  • Air circuit breakers operation, construction, and characteristics
  • Sulfur hexafluoride circuit breakers operations and construction
  • Construction live tank and dead tank circuit breakers
  • Medium voltage vacuum circuit breaker construction and characteristics
  • Hybrid medium voltage circuit breakers 
  • Importance of carbon footprint reduction and its impacts
  • Greenhouse gases produced by electrical switchgears
  • Natural and synthetic ester base dielectric fluid for power transformer
  • Various green gases as replacement for sulfur hexaflouride
  • Eco efficient gas insulated substation switchgears
  • State-of-the-art eco-friendly medium and high voltage vacuum circuit breaker 
  • Importance of maintenance
  • Maintenance strategies with emphasis on condition based maintenance
  • Merits of thermography and relevant test instruments
  • Partial discharge presence in medium and high voltage switchgears and mitigation techniques
  • Power transformer routine tests and relevant instrument
  • Remote monitoring of dissolved gas analysis for transformer 
  • Overview and merits of a digital substation
  • Components of a digital substations including intelligent electronic devices and fiber optics cable
  • Digital transformer incorporating robotics, artificial intelligence (AI) and internet of thing (IoT)
  • Integration of switchgears between renewable energy and the grid

Certificates Awarded

Certificate of Completion

After successfully completing this training course, participants will be awarded The Energy Training Centre Certificate of Completion — a respected validation of their dedication to continuous learning and professional excellence. This certificate signifies that participants have gained the essential knowledge and skills required to make a measurable impact in their field.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Our training courses are conducted at partnered hotels located within the specified training areas. Please note that venue assignments may vary based on availability. For the most current information, do not hesitate to contact us at [email protected].

Yes, we do. We provide tailored training courses designed to meet the specific requirement of larger group of individuals. These customized training courses can be conducted both classroom and online formats, allowing you the flexibility to choose you preferred dates and duration.

Please contact us at [email protected] to discuss your group’s training needs, and we’ll work with you to create a personalized training course that aligns with your objectives.

Upon successful completion of the training course, you will receive The Energy Training Centre Certificate of Completion with corresponding learning hours.

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We understand that time zones may be different between our Senior Consultants and our delegates. Our standard online course timings (11:00 AM to 4:00 PM, GMT+4 – Dubai, UAE) may be adjusted upon confirming the programme. Our team shall communicate between the confirmed registered delegates and suggest a suitable course timing for all.

Our standard course duration for our classroom programmes is 6 hours per day while our online session is 5 hours per day.

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  • Power & Utilities
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  • Government and Regulatory bodies
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Our commitment lies in continuously refining and expanding our training course offerings to align with evolving industry landscapes. We encourage individuals to explore our website or engage with our dedicated support team for the latest information on available courses, ensuring access to the most pertinent and current educational resources.

Yes, The Energy Training Centre is certified and recognized by several prominent industry standards. Specifically, it holds certifications from ILM, Continuing Professional Development (CPD), and the Project Management Institute (PMI).

  • ILM (ID# 002398B) – This certification indicates that our training programmes meet high standards for leadership and management development, ensuring that they are designed to enhance participants’ skills in these critical areas.
  • Continuing Professional Development (CPD) – Our recognition by CPD reflects our commitment to providing educational opportunities that support ongoing professional growth and skill enhancement. This accreditation ensures that our training courses are relevant and effective for professionals seeking to advance their careers.
  • Project Management Institute (PMI) – Being recognized by PMI signifies that our training programmes align with industry best practices in project management. This certification assures participants that our offerings are in line with the standards required for effective project management and are valuable for those pursuing or maintaining PMI credentials.

These certifications underscore our dedication to providing high-quality, industry-relevant training that fosters professional growth and meets established standards. Additionally, we are actively pursuing further certifications and affiliations to enhance our offerings and ensure we remain at the forefront of industry best practices.

About Energy Training Centre

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