The The ‘Maintenance Techniques for Primary and Protection Systems’ (AT) course offers you a unique opportunity to break into a rapidly expanding sector. The growing demand for professionals trained in the maintenance of transformers, reactors, circuit breakers and GIS-type substations, together with the operation of protection and metering systems at high and very high voltages, highlights the importance of acquiring up-to-date knowledge. This online course will enable you to develop the essential skills needed to ensure the efficiency and safety of electrical infrastructure, preparing you to tackle the challenges of today’s job market. Upon completing this training, you will be well placed to access job opportunities in a constantly growing field, distinguishing yourself as a competent professional who is ready to make a difference in the electricity sector.
Maintenance techniques for primary systems and protection systems (AT)
Energy
50 hours
Introduction
Objectives
- To learn how to carry out effective diagnostics on power transformers and reactors.
- To identify and assess common faults in high-voltage circuit-breakers to ensure they are properly maintained.
- To understand maintenance methods for air-insulated switchgear and their correct application.
- To understand maintenance techniques for GIS substations in order to ensure their optimal operation.
- To develop skills in the maintenance of protective systems in electrical power systems.
- Analyse and implement protective measures for high- and very-high-voltage systems to ensure electrical safety.
- To assess the efficiency of measurement systems in electrical systems and optimise their performance.
Table of Contents
TEACHING UNIT 1. MAINTENANCE OF POWER TRANSFORMERS. REACTANCE
Definition
Ranking
Terms of Service
Accessories: description and maintenance
Maintenance guide for transformers and power reactors
TEACHING UNIT 2. SWITCH MAINTENANCE
Introduction.
An overview of switch technology.
Deterioration of materials.
Maintenance: general principles and criteria.
Types of maintenance.
Measurement techniques for switches.
TEACHING UNIT 3. MAINTENANCE OF AIR-INSULATED SWITCHGEAR
Introduction
General maintenance techniques for air-insulated substations
Key teams
Isolation and earthing switches
Measuring transformers
Lightning conductor
Locking spools
Capacitor banks
Bars and connections
TEACHING UNIT 4. MAINTENANCE OF GIS-TYPE SUBSTATIONS
Introduction
SF₆ gas maintenance
Maintenance of GIS-type substations
Maintenance of GIS components
Measurement techniques in GIS
Typical faults
TEACHING UNIT 5. MAINTENANCE OF PROTECTION AND MEASUREMENT SYSTEMS IN HIGH- AND VERY-HIGH-VOLTAGE ELECTRICAL POWER SYSTEMS
Introduction
The role of protection systems in the transmission network
A brief introduction to the structural design of protection systems
Operational incidents – why keep track of them?
The process of maintaining protective equipment and taking measurements
Testing and trials. Basic principles
System behaviour analysis
Analysis of results and process feedback
Quality assurance. Quality indicators in maintenance
Measurement and testing equipment
Future prospects
Bibliography consulted