Main topics of the course are:

• AC & DC voltage testing techniques
• Motors & generators
• Transformers & switchgear
• Cables & accessories
• Battery system & protective relay system
• Power distribution system maintenance
• Grounding, ground resistance measurement
• Harmonics & predictive maintenance
• Electrical safety

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

• Describe how to plan and implement electrical system commissioning
• Pick out field tests for electrical distribution systems
• Select among corrective and preventive maintenance for electric power distribution systems
• Explain the AC and DC testing of electrical equipment
• Specify the handover, acceptance and transition to operations

Electrical Engineers, Electrical Technicians, Electrical Inspectors, Electrical Professionals & Supervisors, Instrumentation and Design Engineers, Maintenance Engineers, Supervisors & Technicians, Energy Management Consultants, Control Engineers & Technicians, Automation & Process Engineers, Chemical & Mechanical Engineers, Consulting Engineers, Field Technicians, Graduate Engineers, Project and Production Managers, Project Engineers, Electronic Technicians, Plant Managers, Process Control Engineers, System Engineers, System Integrators, Testing Engineers & Technicians, Power System Engineers, Power System Technicians, Utility Engineers, Managers & Team Leaders of Engineering Departments, Safety Professionals, Plant Electricians, Facilities Engineers, Operations & Maintenance Engineers, Supervisors & Technicians, Project Engineers, Commissioning & Testing Engineers, Consulting Engineers, Electrical Technologists, Facility & Plant Managers

Overview of Field Test Requirements

• Development of test regime
• Outline of typical tests
• Interpretation of test results
• Troubleshooting

Basic Electrical Theory

• DC circuits basics
• AC circuit laws
• Impedance and power factor
• Bridge methods

DC Voltage Testing Techniques

• Insulation resistance tests
• Step voltage and high voltage tests
• Testing power factor correcting capacitors

AC Voltage Testing Techniques

• Power factor and dissipation factor tests
• AC high potential test
• Safety precautions

Testing of Motors and Generators

• Insulation resistance
• High potential test
• Power factor test
• Dissipation factor
• Voltage surge comparison testing

Transformers

• Polarity, terminal markings and connections
• Dry type transformers: inspection, and acceptance tests
• Liquid type transformer: inspection, and acceptance tests
• Routine testing: AC high potential testing, TTR test, polarity test, induced potential test, polarization recovery voltage test, and DC winding resistance tests

Switchgear

• Insulation resistance measurement test
• DC or AC high potential testing
• Power factor or dielectric loss test
• Circuit breaker contact resistance test

Cables and Accessories

• Insulation resistance measurement test
• DC over potential testing
• Voltage versus leakage current
• Power factor test
• Cable fault locating

Battery System

• Tests for acceptance
• Performance
• Service
• Connection resistance
• Impedance tests

Protective Relay Systems

• Testing instrument transformers and protective relays
• Power Distribution System Maintenance
• Types of maintenance (corrective, preventive and predictive)
• Canadian Code requirements

Power System Grounding and Ground Resistance Measurement

• Solidly grounded, ungrounded and resistance grounded systems
• Grounding electrodes
• Factors affecting soil resistivity
• Methods of ground resistance measurement

Power Quality, Harmonics and Predictive Maintenance

• Effects of harmonics on equipment
• Power quality measurement

Electrical Safety, Arc flash Hazard, Switching Practices and Precautions

• Lock out and tag out
• Personal protective equipment
• Safety grounds

Overview of Commissioning

• Terminology
• Objectives
• Specifications
• Development of procedures, forms and documentation
• Interpretation of results

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