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

• Develop knowledge of the need for a UPS, types available, UPS components, batteries, generators and maintenance
• Gain with new knowledge and skills that will enable them to understand more fully the requirements, roles and maintenance of UPS and battery systems
• Understand the basis for the use of a UPS
• Understand Critical Load Applications
• Have an appreciation of Power Problems
• Be able to review the installation and maintenance requirements of a UPS and Stand-by power installation
• Be able to improve reliability by improving the resilience of an electrical installation

Electrical technicians, maintenance professionals and electrical engineers who would like to expand their knowledge of UPS systems

Introduction to the Resilient System

• Introduction
• Regulations
• Critical loads
• Purpose of an Installation
• Compatibility
• Protection and Devices
• UPS or Generator
• Maintenance

What is a UPS?

• UPS Rating
• Parallel systems
• What is available
• Maintenance by-pass
• Off Line systems
• Redundancy
• On Line systems
• Interactive systems

UPS Components

• Transformer methods
• Harmonics
• Invertors
• Twelve pulse rectifier
• Phase control
• Power factor
• Six pulse rectifier
• Static switch

Batteries

• What is a battery?
• Storage and Care
• VLRA
• Choosing a battery size
• Size and location
• Charging
• Configuration
• Battery safety

Generators and Site Planning

• Do I need a Generator?
• Environmental Constraints
• Mains failure
• Monitoring power
• UPS Compatibility
• Installing the UPS
• Generator size considerations
• Maintaining the UPS

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