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A highly interactive training course on
Electrical Power Systems for Non-Engineers
Training course overview
"This Electrical Power Systems for Non-Engineers course is designed for individuals without an engineering background to grasp the fundamentals of electrical power systems. The course begins with traditional electricity generation methods and progresses to renewable energy sources. It covers the roles of key components such as power transformers, circuit breakers, electric motors, and earthing systems in the transmission and distribution of electricity, emphasizing safety and hazards associated with electrical installations.
Participants will learn to interpret basic single-line diagrams, which are crucial for understanding electrical power flow. The course focuses on alternating current (AC) systems, covering essential electrical units like voltage, current, power, power factor, and frequency in both single-phase and three-phase systems. A culture of maintenance, complemented by standard testing and measuring instruments, is highlighted to ensure the reliability and security of electrical power systems.
This Coventry Academy training course will feature:
- Generation, transmission, and distribution of electricity
- Types of AC single-phase and three-phase network systems
- Power and power factor in AC systems
- Protection devices in electrical installations
- Electrical safety and electric shock hazards"
What are the goals?
By the end of this Coventry Academy training course, participants will be able to:
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- Understand the generation, transmission and distribution of electricity
- Analyse Grounding systems and electrical safety
- Determine Electric shock risks and arc flash hazards
- Have a better understanding of electrical faults and protective devices
- Familiarise with main electrical equipment like transformers, motors and circuit breakers
Who is this training course for?
This training course will greatly benefit all non-electrical personnel of an electrical installation. This will be from the mechanical, civil, operations admin departments. The level of electrical knowledge for these groups of personnel can either be for beginners and intermediate levels.
This Coventry Academy training course is suitable to a wide range of professionals but will greatly benefit:
- Mechanical engineering engineers
- Mechanical engineering technicians
- Safety officers
- Civil engineering personnel
- Administrative and management staff
How will this training course be presented?
This training course will utilise a variety of proven adult training techniques to ensure maximum understanding, comprehension and retention of the information presented. This includes presentation and discussion of latest videos and technologies on low, medium and high voltage switchgears. Questions are encouraged throughout, particularly at the daily wrap up sessions. This provides opportunities for participants to discuss with the Presenter specific issues and, if possible, find appropriate solutions. Specific goals of each participant will be discussed to ensure that their needs are fulfilled whenever practicable.
Course Outline
Day One: The AC Network and Electric Shock Hazards
- Generation, transmission and distribution of electricity single phase and three-phase
- Types of AC network, star and delta configurations
- Power, voltage, current, impedance and power factor
- Importance of network earthing systems
- Types of earthing systems
- Electrical safety and electric shock hazards
Day Two: Operation of Various Types of Electrical Protection Devices
- Fuses for low voltage, medium voltage and high voltage
- Miniature circuit breaker (MCB) construction and operation principles
- Molded case circuit breaker (MCCB) construction and operations
- Air circuit breakers
- Vacuum circuit breakers
- SF6 circuit breakers
Day Three: Distribution Power Transformers and AC Motors
- Construction and types of transformers
- Functionalities of the transformer components
- Transformer cooling systems
- Types of AC single phase motors
- Three-phase AC induction motors
- Starting methods of AC motors
Day Four: The Interpretation and Use of Drawings
- Importance of electrical drawings
- Single line diagram symbols
- Interpretation of electrical drawings
- Tracing a single line diagram
- Identify the components in a single line diagram
- Design a single line diagram
Day Five: The Use of Common Test Equipment and Maintenance
- Digital multi meter
- Insulation resistance tester
- Importance and significance of maintenance
- Maintenance strategies in an electrical installation
- Types of maintenance
- Wrap up and Q&A session
The certificate
- Coventry Academy Certificate of Completion for delegates who attend and complete the training course