Ensuring the readiness of equipment for commercial service involves conducting comprehensive tests on all its functions under varying conditions. The principle of "do not believe, until it is proven" is crucial in achieving successful testing and ensuring the satisfactory operation of electric systems. The ultimate confirmation of equipment readiness occurs during the start-up phase when it is energized and subjected to load testing.

Any errors that may have been overlooked in earlier stages of the project are typically discovered during the commissioning process. During testing, engineers are exposed to both high and low voltages as well as currents. To mitigate the risk of injuries and damages, it is essential for engineers to undergo thorough training, enabling them to fully comprehend the processes involved and meticulously plan each step of the commissioning phase.

By adhering to meticulous testing and commissioning procedures, engineers can prevent injuries, minimize damages, and ensure the efficient and safe operation of modern electrical systems.

Course Objectives:

Upon the successful completion of the workshop, each participant will be able to:-

· A better understanding of commissioning procedures

· A better understanding of troubleshooting procedures

· An improved capability in the use of test equipment

· A better understanding of failure modes and failure analysis

· Understand the testing process

· Plan and prepare for testing

· Plan and carry out inspections

· Perform primary and secondary injections

· Plan the first energization

· Perform phasing tests

· Consider safety aspects during testing

· A refreshed awareness of electrical safety concerns

Who Should Attend?

This training course is suitable for a wide range of professionals but will greatly benefit:

Testing Engineers / Technicians
Maintenance Engineers / Technicians
Managers of Engineering departments
Consulting Engineers / Technicians
Project Engineers
Safety Professionals
Others who want a solid preparation in testing & commissioning

Course Outlines:

Importance of Start-Up, Commissioning, and Testing of Electrical Systems

Definition of Start-up, Commissioning, and Testing
Pre-commissioning Procedures
Reasons for Start-up, Commissioning, and Testing
Substation Commissioning – Gas Insulated Substation
Managing Commissioning with IEC 61850 and GOOSE
Earthing System including Clean Earth, Intrinsic Safe Earth, and Planet Earth
Major Components of GIS Substations
GIS with Vacuum Interrupter

The Technology of Electrical Equipment

Transformers – Power supplies (UPS) – Batteries
Generators – Switchgear – Disconnect switches
Neutral ground resistors (NGR)
Motor control centers (MCC) – Variable frequency/speed drives (VFD/VSD)
Programmable logic controllers (PLC) – Distributed control systems (DCS)
Power monitoring
Control relays/timers/switches – Motor/feeder protective devices
Miscellaneous equipment – Heaters, solenoid valves, electric valve actuators, and signaling/alarm devices

Commissioning and Testing of Electrical Equipment

Methods
Principles – Special techniques
NEC checklists

Commissioning Test Equipment (CPC 100, Omicron 356, CIBANO, ARCO, TESTRANO) and Circuit Breakers including Instrument Transformers

Types of Tests and Equipment for Commissioning
IR test, Primary Injection Test, Secondary Injection Test
HV Test, AC Hipot Test, DC Hipot Test and Connections
Infrared and Partial Discharge Monitoring
Circuit Breaker Functional Tests
Tests for SF6 Circuit Breaker
SF6 Management
Construction and Test for Current Transformer and Voltage Transformers

Troubleshooting of Electrical Equipment

Methods – Terminology – Principles
Special techniques
Case studies/examples
Single line drawings
Group exercises

The Use of Test Equipment

Digital voltmeter (DVM)
Megger
Frequency meter
Temperature pro

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