Electrical Testing, Troubleshooting and Commissioning of Electric Power Systems

Electrical testing, troubleshooting and commissioning of electric power systems is essential to the safe start up of any electrical system for the first time, regardless of its size, type or industry. It is a very special occurrence and poses some unique challenges to electrical personnel. Inexperience and poor planning will inevitably result in prolonged delays in the start up which can lead to costly productivity losses. This course provides invaluable information to anyone who wishes to know and understand the role of Electrical testing, troubleshooting and commissioning of electric power systems. The importance of planning and preparation for the project, from engineering to testing, troubleshooting and commissioning and eventual start up, will be emphasized. This course deals with safety considerations and testing and start-up procedures for all the components of any electrical system. The course leader will also offer useful guidelines on what to do when things go wrong during this phase of a project.

Day 1 - Testing and Troubleshooting Electric Power Systems 8:00 am Overview Of Electrical Testing Requirements Development of and electrical testing regime Outline of typical tests Interpretation of test results Electrical Troubleshooting Analysis of Electrical Systems Time-Current Characteristics Ground Fault Systems Coordination studies Short Circuit Studies Understanding Electrical Drawings IEEE Device numbers Drawing Symbols Single lines drawings 3 line drawings AC/DC Trip & Control Schematics Wiring Diagrams General System Design, Lay-out and Drawings 12:00 noon -- Lunch 1:00 pm Component Testing Procedures 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 Electrical Safety Requirements Construction Site Considerations Safety during a start up project Temporary generators and construction power Personal Protective Equipment Voltage Detection Equipment, Hot-sticks, Grounds Temporary Grounds Qualified Electrical Personnel 4:00 pm Day 1 Wrap Up Review Quiz Questions and Discussions Day 2 - Commissioning Electric Power Systems 8:00 am Management of Start Up & Commissioning Projects Turnover Packages Terminology Objectives Specifications Documentation Drawing control, field mark ups and "as builts" Test sheet document control Keeping track of completed tasks Deficiency tracking System Commissioning Ensuring the system is working completely Using electrical drawings Sensing Devices Isolating devices Substation Equipment Commissioning Ground Grid Design, Grounding (Step & Touch Potentials, Earth Resistivity, Bonding Resistance) Testing ground grids and soil resistivity High voltage towers and switches Outdoor SF6 Breakers Other Substation Equipment 12:00 noon -- Lunch 1:00 pm Transformer Commissioning General Construction, Operation & Safety Field Assembly and Vacuum Filling of Power Transformers Handling Transformer Oil, Tapchangers Transformer Protective Devices, Bushings, auxiliary devices alarms & trips Dry type transformers: inspection, acceptance tests Liquid type transformer: inspection, and acceptance tests Routine transformer tests: AC high potential testing, TTR test, polarity test, induced potential test, polarization recovery voltage test, and DC winding resistance tests. Protective Relay Devices Testing instrument transformers and protective relays Relay testing and calibration Circuit Breaker and Switchgear Commissioning General Construction, Operation & Safety Metal Clad Switchgear construction and safety features Commissioning Switchgear 600V Breaker construction and safety features Capacitors Current Transformers Instrument Transformers, Test switches, Metering and Relaying Devices Insulation resistance measurement test DC or AC hipot testing Power factor or dielectric loss test circuit breaker contact resistance test. Commissioning Control Systems and Instrumentation Field devices Input and outputs Program verification Power up and start-up Motors and Drive Systems Motor checks and testing Wiring VFD checkout and start-up Plant Start Up Procedures Pre-energization checklists First energization procedures Phase rotation and other measured system parameters Systems and their integration Energizing sequence Safety considerations Load checks Documentation Correction of defects Spare parts Final acceptance 4:00 pm Course Wrap Up Review Quiz Discussions and Adjournment

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