At the end of this course, participants will be able to:

• Understand typical failure modes associated with Cables, Switchgears and Transformers.
• Understand typically used on- and off- line diagnostic tests for condition monitoring of Cables, Switchgears and Transformers.
• Understand the interrelationships of various on- and off- line diagnostic tests.
• Understand the interpretation of test results.

Electrical Engineers and Technicians
Maintenance Personnel for Power Systems
Plant and Facility Managers
Asset Integrity and Reliability Engineers
Professionals involved in power generation, transmission, and distribution

• Comprehensive course materials and practical guides
• Diagnostic flowcharts and monitoring templates
• Hands-on exercises with condition-monitoring tools
• Certificate of Completion

Day 1: Introduction to Condition Monitoring

• Overview of power system equipment and maintenance approaches
• Importance of condition monitoring in reliability-centered maintenance
• Principles of condition-based maintenance (CBM)
• Overview of condition monitoring technologies and standards

Day 2: Condition Monitoring of Transformers

• Transformer failure modes and monitoring parameters
• Techniques:
• Dissolved Gas Analysis (DGA
• Oil quality testing
• Partial discharge monitoring
• Temperature monitoring and thermal imaging
• Case studies: Transformer diagnostics and maintenance planning

Day 3: Monitoring Switchgear, Circuit Breakers, and Cables

• Switchgear and circuit breaker monitoring:
• Contact resistance measurement
• SF6 gas analysis for GIS
• Mechanical timing tests
• Cable condition monitoring:
  • Insulation resistance testing
  • Tan delta (loss angle) testing
  • Partial discharge detection in cables
• Diagnostic tools and software applications

Day 4: Advanced Condition Monitoring Techniques

• Vibration analysis for rotating electrical equipment
• Ultrasonic testing for early fault detection
• Thermographic analysis for identifying hot spots
• Integration of IoT and smart sensors in condition monitoring
• Data acquisition, trending, and predictive analytics

Day 5: Practical Application, Case Studies, and Maintenance Strategies

• Practical demonstrations: Use of diagnostic tools in the field
• Interpreting condition monitoring data and generating actionable insights
• Developing and implementing condition-based maintenance schedules
• Case studies: Lessons learned from real-world applications
• Course wrap-up: Group discussions, Q&A, and final assessment

CDGA attendance certificate will be issued to all attendees completing a minimum of 80% of the total course duration.