Course Description

This scope includes material that enables attendees to have in-depth understanding of theory of operation of electrical switchgear and essential issues relevant to daily operation and maintenance of motor control centers and low-voltage, medium-voltage and high-voltage switchgear.

Course Objectives

By the end of this course, participant will be able to:

• Be familiar with electrical switchgear:
• Understand switchgear earthing system
• Specify the differences between medium voltage circuit breakers, fused contactors and load break switch
• Protect and control switchgear
• Specify switchgear metering specifications and requirements
• Determine current transformers types and specify its accuracy
• Determine potential transformers types and its requirements
• Properly perform factory acceptance tests (FAT)
• Be familiar with handling procedures and storage requirements
• Be familiar with erection safety and erection preparations
• Properly perform site acceptance test (SAT)
• Be familiar with commissioning and start-up procedures

Who Can Benefit

• Electrical Engineers.
• Senior technicians who work in the electrical control and power utilities.
• Technicians who would like to refresh their knowledge.
• Mechanical and chemical Engineers who are interested in control subjects.