Introduction:

This course presents and discusses the latest global trends in the operation and maintenance of electrical works, including electricity generation systems, transmission and distribution networks, transformer stations, and control monitoring systems. The main axes of the course will be divided between defining electrical maintenance works and how to perform them safely and professionally. We will also address risk assessment during electrical work, how to calculate and evaluate risks, and work on minimizing them.

The course will be beneficial by providing a comprehensive explanation of all elements of the electrical system, including transformers, cables, generators, circuit breakers, and various protection systems. The emphasis will be on how to handle and test them accurately according to standard specifications.

Course Objectives:

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

Understand the fundamentals of electrical maintenance.

Familiarize themselves with electrical equipment maintenance.

Grasp the entire energy system.

Identify essential field tests for planned maintenance programs.

Develop a sound maintenance program.

Understand safety considerations in electrical maintenance.

Protection devices and protection against electrical faults.

Apply safe maintenance operations practices.

Training Methodology:

• The course will combine presentations with interactive discussions directed by the trainer based on individual participants' interests.

• Practical exercises, video materials, and case studies aim to stimulate discussions and provide maximum benefit to participants by supporting formal presentation sessions. The course leader will extensively benefit from case examples and case studies of issues in which they have personally participated.

• Participants will be motivated through workshops among themselves, and information will be clarified with simulation programs and devices that will be with the trainer for clear understanding.

Program Content:

Unit 1: Electrical Power

Definition of electrical power.

Electricity generation.

New and renewable energy.

Electrical power distribution system.

Introduction to the electrical power transmission system.

Electrical power transformers.

Step-up and step-down transformers.

Different methods of electrical power transmission and distribution.

Medium, high, and low voltage substations.

Voltage and current measurement devices.

Unit 2: Electrical System Maintenance

Different maintenance systems.

Preventive maintenance of electrical systems.

Corrective maintenance for electrical systems.

Predictive maintenance.

Computer system for organizing maintenance work and reviewing some of the famous international types like SAP.

Maintenance of switches and how to inspect and check them.

Insulation system of electrical substations and switchgear.

Operating procedures in substations.

Unit 3: Tests Necessary for Power Systems Batteries

Testing the grounding system.

Measuring ground resistances.

Basic field tests for planned maintenance programs.

Developing a sound maintenance program.

Understanding safety considerations in electrical maintenance.

Protection and prevention devices against electrical faults.

Applying safe maintenance operations practices.

Unit 4: Risk Assessment

Different types of cables.

Risk assessment before work.

Electrical calculations for installations.

Determining the reinforcement of the wire section.

Calculating the voltage drop.

Risk assessment and control:

- RBI

- FMEA

Types of capacities and the differences between them:

- Active power

- Reactive power

- Apparent power

- Power factor correction

Unit 5: Protection of the Electrical System

Circuit breakers and their types.

Fuses and their types.

Relays and their types.

Practical training on setting a relay from start to finish.

Grounding systems for electrical protection.

Voltage transformers.

Current transformers.

Practical training and application.