Electrical Equipment and Safety: Operation, Control, Maintenance and Troubleshooting
202524nov(nov 24)3:06 pm28(nov 28)3:06 pm
Course Details
Objectives
- Apply tools and techniques to perform electrical maintenance and troubleshooting on various types of electrical equipment
- Demonstrate a basic current, voltage, and resistance relationships in electrical systems
- Describe how inductors and capacitors work and interact with electrical circuits
- Explain the theory of a generator and how a sine wave is produced
- State the difference between a power and a distribution transformer and explain the cooling methods used for transformers
- Minimize risks by identifying the hazards associated with electrical energy and by complying with safety guidelines
- Describe and apply the requirements in EN 500110, the most widely used standard for the protection of individuals from the effects of electrical hazard
Outline
Electrical concepts
- Basic atomic structure
- Voltage / current / resistance
- Inductance / magnetism / capacitance
- Direct Current (DC)
- Alternating Current (AC)
Electrical terminology
- Understanding Volts / Amperes / Ohms
- Defining Henry / Farads
- Applying Ohm’s Law
- Kirchhoff’s Law
Electrical components: operation, control, and maintenance
- Direct Current (DC)
- Alternating Current (AC) circuits
- Motor fundamentals
- P/N junction semi-conductors
- Rectifiers
- Transistors
- Test equipment
- Transformers
- Switchgear
- Circuit breakers
- Protective relaying
- Motor control center
Electrical maintenance planning
- Definition of planned maintenance
- Recommended maintenance periodicities
- Factors that affect periodicities
- Scheduling tips
Electrical hazards & protective measures
- Electrical terminology
- Electric shock
- Arc flash
Hazard assessment concerns for live electrical work
- Determining what hazards are involved
- Identifying the risks involved
- Developing measures to reduce the risks
- Implementing the measures
- Documenting the process
Who Should Attend ?
This course covers essential skills necessary for electrical maintenance personnel including electrical managers and supervisors, electrical professionals, electrical engineers, controls technicians, and other professionals responsible for the operation, maintenance and safety functions. It will also be beneficial for anyone working with electrical contractors.
