Learning Objectives
Understand the fundamental concepts and importance of earthing and bonding in electrical systems.
Gain insights into various types and designs of earthing and how to measure earth and soil resistance.
Learn best practices for earthing in EHV stations, cables, lines, and distribution systems.
Comprehend the engineering aspects and operating mechanisms of SF6 and vacuum circuit breakers.
Develop skills for maintaining isolators and interlocks efficiently.
Grasp the salient features of breaker internal wiring, devices, and interlocks, including motor, closing, and opening circuits.
Master the procedures for performing essential cable tests, including continuity, megger, insulation, and high-pot tests.
Identify the causes of cable faults and methods to locate and test cable faults effectively using sectionalisation, prelocation, and pinpointing techniques.
Knowledge Covered
Detailed understanding of earthing and bonding concepts and practices.
Comprehensive knowledge of SF6 and vacuum circuit breakers' engineering and operation.
In-depth information on maintaining and interlocking isolators.
Familiarity with breaker internal wiring, including motor circuits, closing and opening circuits, and anti-pumping functions.
Knowledge of conducting various cable tests such as continuity, megger, insulation, polarisation index, and sheath tests.
Insight into the causes of cable faults and the techniques for locating and testing these faults.
Skills Covered
Ability to design and implement effective earthing systems.
Skills in operating and maintaining SF6 and vacuum circuit breakers.
Proficiency in maintaining and interlocking isolators.
Expertise in interpreting and working with breaker internal wiring and interlocking systems.
Competence in performing cable tests and interpreting the results.
Skills in identifying, locating, and resolving cable faults using advanced testing and fault location techniques.
Key Takeaways and Benefits
This training course offers a comprehensive understanding of critical aspects of electrical systems, particularly in the areas of earthing, circuit breakers, isolators, and cable testing. Participants will leave with a solid grasp of best practices in designing and maintaining earthing systems, ensuring safe and reliable electrical installations. They will be adept at operating and maintaining SF6 and vacuum circuit breakers, understanding their engineering aspects, and efficiently maintaining isolators and interlocks.
Furthermore, attendees will acquire the necessary skills to perform various cable tests, identify potential faults, and implement effective fault location techniques. The course emphasizes hands-on learning, ensuring that participants can apply their knowledge in real-world scenarios. Overall, this training will enhance participants' technical proficiency, improve their problem-solving abilities, and contribute to their professional growth in the field of electrical engineering.