Electrical Equipment Troubleshooting & Maintenance Training Course

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Course Overview

Maximum efficiency, reliability and longevity of electrical equipment such as the various types of motors, variable-speed drives, transformers, generators, rectifiers, inverters, uninterruptible power systems, circuit breakers, fuses, and power station electrical and protective systems are of great concern to many industries. These objectives can only be achieved by understanding the characteristics, selection criteria, common problems and repair techniques, preventive and predictive maintenance.

This Electrical Equipment Troubleshooting & Maintenance training course provides the latest technology in the troubleshooting and maintenance of electrical equipment. It also explains how these equipments operate and provides guidelines and rules that must be followed for a successful operation. Their basic design, operating characteristics, specification, selection criteria, as well as all maintenance issues too are covered in detail.

Important Features

The important features of the Electrical Equipment Troubleshooting & Maintenance training course are:

Troubleshooting and dealing effectively with emergency situations
Implementing the best electrical maintenance management system

Learning Objectives

Comprehend the hazards when working with electrical power systems.
Perform electrical switching operations safely on all switchgears and associated equipment in preparation for maintenance tasks.
Understand the correct methodology and safe operation when working on electrical equipment, switchgear on electrical distribution systems and all of the associated electrical plant and to be aware of all the associated hazards.
Understand diagnostic testing and inspection, advanced fault detection techniques, critical components, and common failure modes.
Study selection criteria, commissioning requirements, predictive and preventive maintenance, reliability, testing and cost.
Discover the maintenance required to minimize their operating cost and maximize their efficiency, reliability and longevity.

Target Audience

The Electrical Equipment Troubleshooting & Maintenance training course is targeted at both developing engineers & experienced electrical personnel working within commercial and heavy industrial environments within oil and gas processing plants. The training course provides personnel with the knowledge and competence to perform quality maintenance, installation, testing and inspection of generic electrical plant & equipment.

Training Methodology

The Electrical Equipment Troubleshooting & Maintenance training course is designed to have an interactive format, to maximize delegate participation. Questions and answers are encouraged throughout and at the daily roundup sessions. Needs-Based case studies and examples will be introduced and discussed, in problem-solving workshop sessions.

Pre & Post course assessments will be used to measure the effectiveness of this training.

Course Contents

Module 1 -Testing, Troubleshooting Principles and Commissioning Guide of Electrical Equipment

Key Topics

Introduction
Basic principles in using a drawing and meter in troubleshooting circuits
Checks for circuit continuity with disconnected supply
Checks for circuit continuity with live supply
Tests and methods
Testing devices
Testing and Commissioning Methods
Testing and Commissioning Procedures.
Maintenance of Particular Types of Electrical Equipment
- Nomo gram for temperature correction
- Test voltages for Commissioning and Maintenance

Principles of Maintenance

Preventive Maintenance (PM)
- Basics
- Elements
Predictive Maintenance (PdM) (Condition-Based Maintenance) (CBM )
- The Basic Concept of Predictive Maintenance
- Benefits of Predictive Maintenance
Impact of Maintenance
- Role of maintenance organization
- Types of Maintenance
Maintenance Improvement
Corrective Maintenance
Preventive Maintenance
Reactive Maintenance
Condition Monitoring
Scheduled Maintenance

Module 2 -Condition Monitoring for Electrical Equipment

Key Topics

Approaches Based On Mathematical Models
- Reliability Centered Maintenance (RCM)
- Condition Based Maintenance (CBM)
- Partial Discharge
Insulation Resistance Monitoring
- Insulation resistance test (IR)
- Megger test
- Polarization index test
- Dc hi-pot test
- Measuring insulation degradation
- Insulation power factor
On line measuring partial discharge activity for insulation
On-Line Monitoring of Transformers
- Local Indications
- Thermography
- PDA – Partial Discharge Analysis
- Insulating Oil Properties And Tests
- Test for Dielectric Strength
- Water Content in Oil
- Acidity Test (Neutralization Number)
- Oxidation Inhibitor
- Interfacial Tension Test (IFT)
- Oil Color
- Oil Power Factor Test
- Insulating Oil Dissolved Gas Analysis (DGA)
Understanding cable thermal behavior after installation
- Optical cable Temperature Monitoring

Earthing Systems

Introduction
Equipment Earthing
System Earthing
- Unearthed systems
- Solid earthing
- Resistance earthing
- Reactance earthing
Classification of Supply / Installation System Earthing
Earthing Via Neutral Earthing Compensator
- Distribution transformers
- Zig Zag transformers
Comparison of Methods (Advantages/Disadvantages)
Evaluation of earthing methods
- Testing the earthing electrode Resistance

Module 3 -Generator Fundamentals Maintenance, Testing and Trouble Shooting

Key Topics

Principles of Generators
- AC Generators
- Generator excitation and voltage control
- Diesel generator sets
- Synchronising of generators
- Load sharing
- Load shedding
Preventative Maintenance
Trouble Shooting
- General Procedure
- Generator Does Not Produce Voltage
- Generator Produce Low Voltage
- Generator Produce High Voltage
- Generator Voltage Fluctuating
Fault analysis for Generator Control Circuit

Motors Fundamentals, Maintenance, and Troubleshooting

Fundamentals
- Types of A.C Electric Motors
- Principles of Operation of the Induction Motor
- Enclosures and Cooling
- Power for induction motors
- Starting of Induction Motors
- Motor Operation at Reduced Voltage
- Power Factor Correction
Motor Testing
Motor Failures

Module 4 - Circuit Breaker Fundamentals, Maintenance, Service, Testing and troubleshooting

Key Topics

The purpose of electrical switchgear
The safe operation of electrical switchgear
Fundamentals
- Air Circuit Breakers.
- Vacuum Circuit Breaker
- SF6 Circuit breaker
- Oil Circuit Breaker Ratings
- Trip Circuit Supervision
- Circuit-Breaker Control
- Low Voltage Molded Case Current Limiting Circuit Breakers
- Protective Devices (Fuses, MCBs & RCDs)
HV Circuit Breakers Maintenance
HV Circuit-Breakers Tests
Low Voltage Circuit Breaker Maintenance

Transformer Fundamentals, Maintenance, Testing and Troubleshooting

Principles of Transformers
- Saturation Curve & Voltage Ratio of Transformers
- Current Ratio & Impedance of Transformers
- Transformer Construction
- Transformer losses and efficiency
- Transformer Cooling & Types
- Transformer Polarity
- Transformer Applications
- Transformer Accessories
- Maintaining Transformers
Preventative Maintenance
- Transformer Inspection
- Transformer Liquids
- Dielectric Test
- General Testing
- Other Important Tests
- Transformer Failure
- Disassembly for Inspection
Common Transformer Abnormalities
Transformer Oil Tests
Fault Analysis

Module 5 - UPS, Rectifiers, Inverters and Batteries Fundamentals Maintenance, Testing and Troubleshooting

Key Topics

UPS Fundamentals
- Rectifications & Inverters
- Inverters
- Batteries and Battery Charging
- Battery Charging Tests
- Safety During Battery Charging
- Mixing Electrolyte
Battery discharge test.
Troubleshooting Guide

Classroom Session

Dubai

16 - 20 Nov 2026

$5,600

Abu Dhabi

01 - 05 Feb 2027

$5,600

Dubai

12 - 16 Apr 2027

$5,600

Dubai

12 - 16 Jul 2027

$5,600

Kigali

27 Sep - 01 Oct 2027

$5,600

Dubai

22 - 26 Nov 2027

$5,600

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Duration: 2 Hrs X 8 Days

Starting Date

01-Dec-2026

$3,000

Starting Date

18-Jan-2027

$3,500

Starting Date

11-May-2027

$3,500

Starting Date

13-Jul-2027

$3,500

Starting Date

11-Oct-2027

$3,500

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14-Dec-2027

$3,500

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Upon successful completion of this training, participants will receive a PROMISE Certificate of Completion.

Certificate

Upon successful completion of this training, participants will receive a PROMISE Certificate of Completion.

This Program has been approved for 25.00 HR (General) recertification credit hours toward aPHR , aPHRi , PHR®, PHRca®, SPHR®, GPHR®, PHRi and SPHRi recertification through HR Certification Institute® (HRCI®)

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