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Introduction
Join the next generation of electrical engineers, technologists and technicians in the electrical power
VALUE plus!
supply industry and embrace a well paid, intensive yet enjoyable and safe career by embarking on this
As part of the incredible value we have built
comprehensive and practical program.
into this program, you also receive:
This advanced diploma is ideal for those who want to move into a para-professional role with greater
challenge and perhaps, responsibility for supervising others, and working at greater technical depth in the
• 50% OFF two IDC Technologies
electrical power supply industry. Students of this program will probably already be employed in the
Training Options*
electrical supply industry or with support vendors and consultants and may want to formalize and build on or
their on-the-job experience they have gained. Most students will have a trade or technical qualification and
relevant work experience. This program is not suitable for a school leaver as you will lack the electrical
• Two places at any IDC Technologies
industry experience to gain optimum value from this program– please talk to us about other options.
conference (conference component only,
excludes workshop if available)*
Specifically, you will gain more knowledge and skills relating to the following areas: plus
The Fundamentals – Basic electrical engineering and electrical circuits, fundamentals of professional • A library of technical eBooks
engineering and electrical drawings
All of this is valued at over US$3500!
Electrical Engineering Components – Power distribution, transformers, circuit breakers and switchgear, You may also be eligible for a tax deduction on
electrical machines, power cables and accessories your personal income tax – contact your tax
Protection and Earthing/Grounding – Earthing and lighting/surge protection, power system protection, advisor for more information.
electrical safety and wiring regulations *to be used within 2 years of program registration and
subject to availability. Your fee for this program must be up to
Testing, Troubleshooting and Maintenance of Electrical Equipment date. The offer does not include travel, accommodation or
other costs. EIT is not responsible for cancellation or
Energy Efficiency and Energy Use postponement of IDC Technologies training options and
conferences. Please note: IDC training options will only run
should there be enough full paying registrations to cover
Electrical Power Industry Best Practice – Power supply system equipment and installations, network costs. When registering for an IDC training option or
protection for transmission and distribution systems, SCADA systems for power networks, development of conference, please specify you are claiming the Value Plus
switching programs for transmission and distribution networks, management of power network operations offer. Other conditions may apply at our discretion.
The advanced diploma provides a solid overview of the current state of electrical engineering practice in
the power industry and is presented in a practical and useful manner – all theory covered is tied to a
practical outcome. Leading electrical engineers and technologists present the program over the web in
a distance learning format using our acclaimed live highly interactive eLearning techniques. We and
your peers work closely with you all the way interactively using web and video conferencing in your
learning experience. A major benefit of EIT’s approach is that you will have a dedicated Program
Coordinator, who will be there to assist and guide you throughout the program.
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“This is ideal for people such as myself that don’t live or work in a city
environment. It is the only viable way of increasing knowledge whilst
working full time on a fly-in-out roster pattern.” Brett Lapham
"When you are in a particular field and profession for a long time you
rather think you know it all. This program has made me realize that
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there are new things to learn every day especially with the ever
changing technology. " Stephen Dzveya
“Good reputation, had attended good “Had completed programs previously. "Better choice of topic.” Rockwell RA
full-time programs previously.” Good content.” Woodside
Worley Parsons
“Industry recognition and
“I understood from friends that it is good recommendation by colleagues.”
“Program facilitator CV, ...reputation, quality.” Rio Tinto Rio Tinto
eLearning flexibility.”
SMK, New Zealand “Believed to be good quality based on “Seemed the most convenient option,
previous training programs I have done and it was!”
“Content tends to be practical and
in person.” BHP Billiton, South Africa CPIT, New Zealand
targeted.” MIPAC, Australia
“It was referred to me by a colleague and “Program content, ease of study option.”
“Non-vendor specific training and lower Nestle, South Africa
program costs with online training I have attended seminars run by IDC
capabilities.” Worley Parsons before. The program that I am currently “The content of the program made up
enrolled in also had all the outcomes my mind.”
“The content of the program and the way I was looking for to further my career.” Transportadora de gas del Norte, Argentina
the program was broken down were the Rio Tinto
key factors.” GEA Group “Its international recognition with body
“The program content was relevant to my endorsing certification. Easy to attend
“I can do those programs at my own free work environment and practical.” Alcoa lessons after work hours. Easy way of
time which made it more convenient program payment.”
for me.” “I have done a few IDC programs in the
Kinyara Sugar Ltd, Uganda
Iluka, Australia past and found them to be very good and
delivered by people with practical “The most practical and technical
“Content was applicable to my job and
knowledge of the subjects.” Kalgold offerings by the most qualified lecturers
industry. Taught by industry experts not
for distance learning.”
academics. E-room delivery mode. “It provides good online program delivery
Encana Natural Gas
Accreditation in various nations.” including its quality support structures.”
Sanofi Pasteur, Australia OneSteel “On line references, price, and various
time frames available to sit in on the
“Because it is specialist, and so many “The fact the I could do it online and it
class. Also, one more important item was
available programs.” Kacst, Saudi Arabia was in line with furthering my knowledge
being able to converse with the lecturer
“Covered all my criteria and gave me for work.” CAED, Australia
and class instead of working totally on
recognized qualifications on completion.” “It ticked all the boxes ... quality, my own.” Mitchell Technical Institute
Netafim suitability, depth, length.” “Program content. Accreditation of the
“I took a previous program, IDC [sister Powerco, New Zealand
training institution. Cost.”
company] is professional.” Cat Group “Better choice of topic.” Rockwell RA MODEC
“I have done other programs with IDC “Program was visible and relevant.” “Offer the correct program, timing and
[sister company] and was happy with Schneider Electric, UK affordable cost.”
the service provided.” GHD Folec, Brunei
“Program content seems practical and
“Convenience.” Rio Tinto
applicable. I already have a BSc where “Possibly the most recognized online
“Program interest and content.” the focus is on the theory. “ institution within my industry.”
ABB, Australia BHP Billiton, South Africa DRA, South Africa
Testimonials have been provided by past and current employees of the companies mentioned. Company endorsement should not be implied.
What are the fees? What if I cannot join or I miss a live webinar?
EIT provides distance education to students located almost anywhere in the Webinars are recorded and available to students upon request. One
world – it is one of the very few truly global training institutes. Program fees requirement of the program is that you join at least 70% of the live sessions.
are paid in a currency that is determined by the student’s location. A full list The live webinars offer the opportunity to interact with the presenter and
of fees in a currency appropriate for every country would be too complex list other participants from around the globe – an essential yet enjoyable part
here and, with today’s exchange rate fluctuations, difficult to maintain. of the learning process.
To find out the fees for your location, contact us at eit@eit.edu.au . Circumstances such as on-site work can make attendance difficult at times.
These situations need to be clearly communicated with your eLearning
What do I need? coordinator. Feedback from the recordings may be required and assignment
An adequate Internet connection, a computer, speakers and, if possible, a submission maintained.
microphone. A headset is recommended. The necessary software and
program materials are provided by us. When will the sessions take place? When will I receive a
webinar schedule?
Doesn’t it get boring? How can an eLearning program be The webinar schedule is not put together until after registrations close. The
interactive? reason for this is that the program is promoted globally and we often have
Boredom can be a real risk in any form of learning; however, we use an participants from several time zones. When you apply you will receive a
interactive approach to our eLearning – with live sessions (instead of questionnaire which will help us determine your availability. When all
recordings) for most presentations. The webinar software allows everyone questionnaires are returned we create a schedule which will endeavour to
to interact and involves participants in group work; including hands-on meet everyone’s requirements.
exercises with simulation software and remote laboratories where possible. Each webinar may run 2 or 3 times depending on class size during each
You can communicate with text messages, or live VoIP speech, or can even presentation day and we try our best to ensure that at least one session
draw on the whiteboard during the sessions. This all helps to keep you falls into your requested time frames. This is not always possible, however,
motivated and interested. due to the range of locations of both instructors and students. If you are
unable to attend the webinars scheduled, we do have some options
What do live webinars involve? available. Contact EIT for more details.
These are live, interactive sessions over the Internet. You will join the
instructor and other participants from around the world in an online ‘virtual Can I complete the program in less time?
classroom’ where you are able to watch a presentation, and communicate Our programs actually require ‘attendance’ and participation at the live
with the instructor and other students via audio, text messaging or drawing webinars. The interaction which takes place is an important part of the
on the whiteboard. Each webinar is between 60 and 90 minutes in duration learning process. Our experience has shown that the interactive classes
and the sessions may be scheduled at 2 or 3 different times, depending on work exceptionally well and students are far more likely to stay motivated,
class size, during the presentation day. This allows you to select the enjoy the program, and complete the program successfully. See also ‘What
session which is most convenient. if I cannot join or I miss a live webinar?’ In addition, accelerating the
program would be quite onerous for most students.
Instructor
Behrouz Ghorbanian BSc, MSc, MIEAust
Behrouz completed his degrees in Telecommunications and Electrical Engineering in 1985 and 1993 respectively, and then
concluded his studies in Electrical Utility Engineering at Curtin University (Perth) in 2004. Behrouz started his career in the oil and
gas industry where his role got him involved in the maintenance and repair of electronic and navigational marine equipment (VHF
and SSB radios, Sat Nav, engine control panels etc). He then moved to the power industry and was involved in the design, installation,
and commissioning of substations mainly for consultancies and utilities. He has also established a good reputation in teaching
power system protection over his long term services lecturing at Curtin University, and also over the period he worked as a
Protection Engineer in New Zealand.
Over the past years, Behrouz has been involved in many major projects across Australia (Port Hedland, Barrow Island, Tamar Valley, Karratha, and Newman for
example). His most recent experience is related to cost estimation and risk assessment of major substation projects with a special focus on the secondary
systems (Protection, COMMS, SCADA). He has also worked as an Engineering Manager and Senior Project Engineer on major copper mine projects overseas.
Behrouz has also gained good knowledge in substation design, HV cables sizing and installation, transmission system design, earthing system design and
applications, and power system protection design and applications.
Instructor
Braam Burchardt BSc (Elec. Eng), Pr Eng, MDP, MIEEE Elect & Mech. Cert of Comp Mines
Braam started his career in Electrical Engineering by serving an apprenticeship on the Zambian copper mines. After qualifying, he
moved to South Africa where he obtained Government Certificates of Competency, in both Electrical and Mechanical Engineering,
and worked for a number of years as an Engineer on various gold, diamond, platinum, coal and titanium mines.
He was subsequently recruited by the Department of Mineral Resources (DMR), where he attained the rank of Principal Inspector.
His work entailed investigating serious mine accidents involving mechanical and electrical plant and equipment. He was also often
called to present evidence in criminal and civil courts. Braam studied for a degree in Electrical Engineering with a DMR bursary.
Braam is the Principal Member of the consulting firm, Burchardt Technical Services cc, which he established in 1998. He is also the owner of an electrical
construction company, RB Electrical. In the past two decades Braam has worked on major mining projects for Rio Tinto, both in South Africa and abroad.
Braam has a passion educating young engineers and freelances as an instructor for mining companies, IDC Technologies and others. He also has an interest
in writing and late in his career obtained a diploma in journalism.
Instructor
Deepak Pais BE (Electrical & Electronics)
Deepak started his career within the Zinc mining & smelting industry as Project Engineer in Substation & Distribution Greenfield
project. He then worked in a Marine and Logistics firm in the Bahamas as Maintenance and Commissioning Engineer. Following this
he worked with Japanese and German automobile firms as Maintenance Engineer for Distribution and Utility related systems. He
currently works as an Engineer in a regional NSW electricity Distribution utility.
Deepak has hands on experience in Distribution, Utility and Substation related systems. He has a particular interest in the
consistent interpretation and implementation of Greenfield and Brownfield Standards with an emphasis on safety, reliability,
economy and whole of life cost analysis.
Instructor
George Marx Pr Eng, B Sc (Eng) Senior Engineer
With over 25 years experience since earning his electrical engineering degree, George commenced in Power System Protection and
then migrated to EMC and Power Systems. George's portfolio of achievements includes EMC design of Power Systems, Switch Mode
Power Supplies, UPS and high precision Servo Amplifiers for high reliability military applications. Other projects he has engaged in
include: Battery and Inverter Design for industrial systems, such as solar panel applications, vehicle management, specialized
computer systems and high current starter for vehicle plants. Video systems for UAV’s and the design of a high resolution IR Camera
for industrial and military application.
George has developed and presented several programs for Technikon SA (now UNISA) and has founded an IT company which
specialize in Wireless Internet and networks – ICT consultation. When George takes a break from his hectic schedule of electrical engineering design, he enjoys
wildlife photography, and outdoor activities in the african bush. An experienced and enthusiastic instructor and professional engineer,with a wealth of
knowledge under his belt, you will gain much from his practical approach and entertaining style.
Instructor
John Piperides BE (Electrical)
John is a professional electrical engineer with over 25 years experience in industrial maintenance, production, management, sales and
improvement. He has held management positions in several manufacturing and sales companies. His diverse responsibilities have
included contract negotiation, authoring and responsibility of departmental budgets, daily management of over 20 reports, practice of
cGMP, auditing in a pharmaceutical plant, and system administration and programming of diverse IT and embedded systems. He has been
directly involved with industries including building management, pest control, mining, power utilities, food, pharmaceutical, steel,
building products, sugar, paper and pulp, rail and airports.
John has completed many years of further education including developing, writing and delivering many work based programs and
seminars. He has spent 10 years as a part time teacher at TAFE in electrical engineering, and 15 years delivering structured programs in thermography, power quality,
instrument safety, motor drive theory, PLC, SCADA, and pest inspection.
Instructor
Robert Holm PhD, MEng, BSc (hons), BEng
Robert commenced his career as a Power electronics design engineer where he worked on the design and testing of sinusoidal
inverters, battery chargers and stator winding designs for automotive alternators. He later worked as a PhD researcher, involved in
the development of a flywheel energy storage system which later became formed the basis of machines now used in public
transport busses in the Netherlands. He has also spent 5 years as an Associate Professor at a prominent university where he
lectured on subjects such as Electrical Systems, Electromagnetics, advanced electrical machines and drives.
Robert currently works as an Innovations engineer in Electromagnetics where he is involved in the design of a shunt regulator for a
traction drive system; a ruggedized data logger for robots and locomotives, an electric drill (to replace pneumatic drills) as well as
guiding to colleagues regarding power electronics, circuits, battery management, and researching novel power sources for mining robots and new possibilities
for hub motors for mining robots.
Instructor
Justin Schute
Justin has over 32 years electrical engineering experience and holds an advanced diploma in electrical engineering, associate
degree electrical-electronic engineering and is a fully qualified electrician. Justin has spent time working for Power & Water Northern
Territory, Minara Resources and Cockburn Cement and up until recently has been working in catastrophic HV design for Nilsen as
their High Energy Engineering Manager. Justin specializes in high voltage design and solutions and also lectures for the
Engineering Institute of Technology.
Instructor
Greg Bell BSc (Elec Eng), BCSE Solar Design
Greg Bell has been working with computers in technology companies since he was 16 years old. He obtained a Bachelor of Science
in Electrical Engineering from the University of California at, San Diego and spent ten years designing digital integrated circuits for
large and small companies before jumping careers into the renewable energy industry.
He has been teaching for four years and continues to write computer programs as a contractor.
Instructor
Terry Cousins BSc (Electrical Engineering)
Terry attended the University of Witwatersrand where he completed a BSc (Electrical Engineering) degree in 1977. After completing
military service he joined ISCOR where was involved in design, project and maintenance work on HT and LT distribution systems,
design and manufacture of equipment for testing electrical motors and commissioning work on variable speed drives.
In 1981 he joined the Chamber of Mines Research Organization. He was involved with the design, develop and manufacture of
equipment for powering mechanized equipment in deep level gold mines. Projects included design, manufacture and testing of
trailing cable, accelerated life testing of switchgear used in underground mines and development and testing of mobile distribution
panels. In 1987, Terry was promoted to manager of the Engineering Branch.
In 1988 he co-founded TLC Software with two colleagues. The company’s objective was to develop and market custom engineering software solutions for the
industrial markets. He has been involved in the design and development of numerous products including an electrical power quality recorder, engine protection
systems, appliance control unit, portable instrumentation and the design of electronics for various medical applications.
Terry is a fellow of the SAIEE and a member of the IEEE and of the Southern African Association for Energy Efficiency. He has also authored several papers on various
topics for local and international conferences and publications. In addition, Terry has BComm and MBL degrees from the University of South Africa as well.
Overview
This module covers basic electrical circuit
fundamentals to understand and solve problems
on DC, AC circuits, single and multipath circuits,
poly phase and three phase circuits.
THE PROGRAM
Topic 1.1 Topic 1.3
SINGLE AND MULTIPATH DC CIRCUITS THREE-PHASE SYSTEMS
• Ohm’s Law • Polyphase supply systems
• Electrical power in resistive circuits • Types of 3-phase systems
• Resistors in series/parallel - Balanced star, 3/4 wire
• Kirchoff’s Current and Voltage Laws - Delta
• Mesh current analysis - Related phasor diagrams
• Inductors and capacitors in series/parallel - Current and voltage: relationship
• Time constant (tau) for RL and RC circuits between line and phase quantities
• Balanced 3-phase loads
Topic 1.2
• Unbalanced loads
SINGLE AND MULTIPATH AC CIRCUITS
• Sine wave quantities
• Complex numbers and phasors
• Capacitive and inductive reactance
• Complex impedances
- Series: RL, RC
- Parallel: RL, RC. LC
• Power in AC circuits
Overview
This module gives an overview of basic electrical
engineering principles and various equipment
used for generation, transmission, transformation,
THE PROGRAM
distribution and utilization of electrical energy. It
also covers the issues involved in operating Topic 2.1 • Electric power and energy
electrical equipment and machinery such as CONDUCTORS, INSULATORS AND - Electric power and energy
electric power quality and safety. It is intended ELECTROMAGNETISM
- Active and reactive power
to serve as an introduction to the modules which • Conductors and insulators
- Power triangle
follow in this program and enable the participants - Conductors
to develop an appreciation of the principles
- Semiconductors
involved and facilitate easy understanding of • Fundamentals of electrical networks
the ensuing modules. - Superconductors
- Transmission and distribution
- Electrical insulators
- Electrical networks
• Electromagnetism
- Electromagnets Topic 2.3
ELECTRICAL EQUIPMENT FOR POWER
- Electromagnetic strength
TRANSMISSION AND DISTRIBUTION AND
- Electromagnetic induction RELATED ISSUES
- Magnetic quantity characteristics • Electrical equipment used in transmission,
distribution and utilization
Topic 2.2
FUNDAMENTALS OF POWER SYSTEMS AND - Transformers
ELECTRIC POWER GENERATION - Isolators
• Concepts behind electric power - Fuses
generation, transmission, distribution and - Circuit breakers
utilization
• Electrical utilization, basics of power
- Historical overview quality and electrical safety
- Electricity production and use - AC and DC electrical rotating machines
- Generation: non-renewable and - Power electronics applications
renewable sources
- Power quality problems
- AC and DC systems: comparison in
- Protection of electrical systems
respect of generation, transmission
and distribution - Electrical safety, legislation and
compliance
- Relationship between frequency ad
poles in a generator
Overview
This module covers project management THE PROGRAM
principles and various non-technical aspects of
engineering education, stage 1 competency Topic 3.1 Topic 3.4
standards for the professional engineer as • Technical writing and specifications
• Time management
required by Engineers Australia. The broad aims
• Portfolio of skills • Group dynamics
of this unit are to enable the student to:
• Communication skills • Leadership and professional conduct
• Assess personal strengths, weaknesses and
preferences • Decision making • Ethics in engineering
• Implement personal development strategies Topic 3.5
Topic 3.2
that align with Engineers Australia's
• Project management: Work breakdown (pre-recorded on-demand)
professional standards
structures • Responsibilities of the engineering
• Undertake complex ill-defined engineering
• Project management: Scheduling associate
projects and report appropriate solutions
• Project management: Qualitative risk • Engineering standards and codes of
• Investigate, develop and articulate technical
analysis practice
knowledge required to undertake engineering
projects • Project management: Quantitative risk • Global and environmental issues
analysis • Sustainable engineering
• Articulate and demonstrate personal
development of time management skills, Topic 3.3 Topic 3.6
project management skills and team • Project costing and cash flow modelling
management skills (pre-recorded on-demand)
• Discounted cash flow • Workplace health and safety issues
• Analyze and assess the viability of
engineering projects using sustainability • Presentation skills
frameworks • Technical skills and career planning
• Present technical engineering information to • Contract law
peers and superiors
• Continue to develop a portfolio to demonstrate
development of a professional attitude,
problem solving skills, technical knowledge
and productive work practices
• Provide evidence of a professional capacity
to communicate, work and learn productively,
both individually and in teams
This module has both a theoretical and a practical
component. The theoretical part involves 4 live
webinars as well as 2 pre-recorded webinars, and
starts in approximately week 50 of the Advanced
Diploma program. This is followed with a group project,
which commences in week 59 and culminates in
a group presentation during the last week of the
program. Further information regarding this module
delivery will be outlined at the start of the module.
Duration: 3 weeks
Overview
It is often said that drawing is the engineers'
language for communicating effectively. Drawings
are used to communicate and share information
between different teams of engineers; the design
engineer who conceptualizes equipment or an
entire system, the production engineer who
plans the steps in manufacturing the required THE PROGRAM
components and subsystems, the assembly
engineer who puts the components together, the
Topic 4.1 Topic 4.3
testing engineer who tests the complete system,
DRAWING TYPES, ATTRIBUTES AND SYMBOLS COMPUTER AIDED Design (CAD) AND DRAWING
the installation engineer who installs the system
• Fundamentals of electrical and electronic MANAGEMENT
or equipment and the maintenance engineer
who is responsible for its upkeep. engineering drawings • CAD
- Drawing standards - 2D and 3D CAD applications
A drawing should convey precise and identical
information to all these engineers with diverse - 2 and 3-dimensional representation - GIS related applications: linking
backgrounds and knowledge. This calls for - Components of an engineering drawing imagery with drawings
standardized methodologies, conventions and - Drawing sizes • Drawing management
approach in preparing drawings. This module - Revision control and drawing
- Scales and sheet sizes
covers all these aspects with respect to ownership
engineering drawings in general and electrical • Symbols
- Drawing process flow
drawings in particular. Various types of electrical - Electrotechnology symbols
drawings and their application, the steps in - Redlining in CAD drawings
planning a drawing, selection of drawing size Topic 4.2 • CAD drawing features
and scale, use of standardized symbols etc. are ENGINEERING DRAWINGS
- Symbols, attributes and symbol
described in detail with commonly used • Single-line and 3-line diagrams libraries
examples from industry practice. • Control schematics - Automated BoM generation from a CAD
• Logic gates and logic diagrams drawing
• Cabling and wiring drawings - Concept of layers and their use in
• Layout drawings for different applications sharing information
- Automation of drawing through
programming
• Management of drawings
THE PROGRAM
Overview
Power is a critical input to any industry and Topic 5.1 Topic 5.4
availability of uninterrupted, good quality power COMMON DISTRIBUTION SYSTEM ALTERNATIVES FAULT CURRENT EVALUATION OF SIMPLE
is essential for production. It is therefore • Characteristics of typical industrial POWER DISTRIBUTION SYSTEMS
necessary that an engineer regardless of his or distribution systems • Equivalent impedance diagram of a power
her function must understand the basics of • Equipment used in distribution systems system
electrical power distribution. This module
• Electrical safety and power security issues Topic 5.5
provides participants with a detailed study of
planning, selecting, testing and maintenance • Voltage classifications IN-PLANT GENERATION REQUIREMENTS AND
procedures of an industrial power distribution • Distribution types ALTERNATIVES
system. It covers various elements of a power • The use of transformers • Distribution equipment
distribution system such as, equipment sizing, • Conductor size vs. short circuit current
equipment selection, planning of power Topic 5.2
distribution system, fault level in electrical PLANNING OF POWER DISTRIBUTION SYSTEMS Topic 5.6
systems, power distribution system automation • Planning of industrial power distribution MAINTENANCE AND ASSET MANAGEMENT IN
maintenance and asset management. networks including embedded generation DISTRIBUTION SYSTEMS
No two industries are alike. The power requirement • Distribution system alternatives • Power distribution system automation
can vary from less than 100 kilowatts for small • Condition based maintenance vs.
manufacturing units to several hundreds of Topic 5.3 reliability centred maintenance
megawatts in the case of large facilities such as FAULT LEVELS IN ELECTRICAL SYSTEMS AND
• Diagnostic techniques
an integrated steel plant or an aluminium smelter THEIR ROLE IN THE CHOICE OF EQUIPMENT
• Problems found during maintenance
plant. Correspondingly, the complexities of power • Electrical faults
distribution systems within the facility may vary • Asymmetrical fault behaviour
considerably. However, the basic governing
principles are valid for all cases and will thus be
very useful regardless of the type of industry in
which you work.
Overview
THE PROGRAM
This module covers some of the power
distribution components. It covers a detailed
Topic 6.1 Topic 6.4
study of transformer principles and their
THEORY, TYPES, CONSTRUCTION AND MEDIUM VOLTAGE AND LOW VOLTAGE CIRCUIT
applications. Topics cover transformer
CHARACTERISTICS OF POWER TRANSFORMERS BREAKERS
configurations and vector group, off circuit and
on load tap changers, transformer cooling, dry • Fundamentals of power transformers • Circuit breaker basics
type and VPI type construction, specifying a • Power transformer construction • Circuit breaker specifications and ratings
transformer, testing and maintaining a • Power transformer types • MV and LV circuit breaker construction
transformer, failure prevention, residual life
• Methods of transformer protection
estimation. Further it covers the topics in circuit Topic 6.5
breaker and their operating principles, Topic 6.2 BATTERIES FOR SUBSTATIONS
specification of MV, LV circuit breakers, INSTALLATION, MAINTENANCE AND TESTING OF • Basics of batteries
switchboard configurations, interlocking within POWER TRANSFORMERS • Battery Types
switchgear for safe operation, testing and
• Power transformer installation • Charging and discharging of batteries
maintenance of circuit breakers and switchgear.
• Power transformer oil quality • Selection and sizing of batteries
• Electrical tests and preventive measures • Battery installation, maintenance, failure
and disposal
Topic 6.3
MEDIUM VOLTAGE AND LOW VOLTAGE
SWITCHGEAR
• MV and LV switchgear specifications
• MV and LV switchgear applications
• MV and LV switchgear construction
• Metering, protection and control of MV and
LV switchgear
Overview
It is estimated that electrical drives and other rotating
equipment consume about 50% of the total electrical
THE PROGRAM
energy consumed in the world today (and this figure
increases to 70% if you consider only industrial Topic 7.1 Topic 7.3
loads). Though DC machines were the first to be PRINCIPLES OF ELECTRICAL MACHINES MOTOR CONTROL, PROTECTION, TESTING
developed, the use of AC motors has become • Principles of operation • Motor control methods
substantially higher with the growth of AC power • Torque calculations • Protection methods for motors
distribution. DC motors find applications in selected
• Torque vs. speed • Performance testing of motors
and niche areas only mainly due to their higher
maintenance requirements. Though originally DC • AC vs. DC machines
Topic 7.4
machines offered the sole choice when high torque MOTOR FAILURE ANALYSIS
Topic 7.2
and speed control were required by an application,
AC AND DC MACHINES AND THEIR • Common causes of motor failure
the advancements in power electronics has resulted
APPLICATIONS • Effects of excessive loading
in a new generation of drives offering torque and
speed control over a large range. • Types of AC and DC machines and their • Motor and bearing failure analysis
applications
The cost of maintaining electrical motors can be a • Maintenance requirements to prevent
• Faults and fault-finding failure
significant amount in the budget item of
manufacturing and mining industries. This module • Components of 3-phase induction
gives you a thorough understanding of electrical machines
motor protection, control and maintenance and gives • Limitations of single-phase AC motors
you the tools to maintain and troubleshoot electrical • Special types of electrical machines
motors. The concluding section gives you the
• New technologies and developments
fundamental tools in troubleshooting motors
confidently and effectively.
Overview
Cables are one of the most expensive assets in a
power distribution network. Technical staff need to
have expert knowledge in selection, application,
installation and tools available for fault location
combined with experience in order to achieve THE PROGRAM
outstanding service reliability. This module is
designed to ensure that those responsible for the Topic 8.1
selection, laying, operation, maintenance and POWER CABLE TYPES AND CLASSIFICATIONS
monitoring of power cables understand the
• Types of cable
technical issues involved and comply with relevant
specifications and requirements. • Cable types for given applications
• Cable sizing
Termination and joints are the usual weak areas in
any cable system and most electrical failures • Sheath bonding for MV and HV cables
take place due to improperly executed joints and
Topic 8.2
terminations. Faults in underground cables cause
JOINTING AND TERMINATION
loss of supply to customers and loss of revenue
for electricity suppliers. It is imperative that the • Requirements for outdoor terminations
fault location process is efficient and accurate to • Mechanical protection for joints and
minimize excavation time, which results in terminations
reducing the inconvenience to all concerned. • Jointing and terminating procedures
These topics cover accessories in detail and • Testing of cables after jointing/termination
discusses the reasons of failures so that the
participant gains a good knowledge of incorrect Topic 8.3
practices and their impact on cable reliability. INSTALLATION METHODS, TYPES OF CABLE
FAULTS AND LOCATING FAULTS
• Storage, handling and unreeling
• Installation methods of cables and impact
on ratings
• Cable laying on structures, ducts and
directly in soil
• Cable failures and fault location (Loop
method, fault-burning, signal injection and
use of TDR equipment)
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Overview
Few topics generate as much controversy and Topic 9.1 Topic 9.3
argument as that of earthing and the associated ELECTRICAL EARTHING AND APPLICABLE EARTHING OF SUBSTATIONS, SWITCHYARDS AND
topics of surge protection, shielding and lightning STANDARDS APPLICABLE STANDARDS
protection of electrical and electronic systems. • Power supply system earthing methods • Substation earthing-basic principles
Poor earthing practice can be the cause of • Comparative merits and applications • Earth grid design approach
continual and intermittent difficult-to-diagnose
• Effects of electric shock • Steps for obtaining an effective earthing
problems in a facility. This module looks at these
• Role of protective earthing in safety system
issues from a fresh yet practical perspective and
enables you to reduce expensive downtime on against electric shock
Topic 9.4
your plant and equipment to a minimum by LIGHTNING EFFECTS AND PROTECTION
Topic 9.2
correct application of these principles.
EARTH ELECTRODES • Lightning physics and statistical
This is designed to demystify the subject of • Earth electrodes and their role distribution
earthing and presents the subject in a clear, • Lightning risk assessment
• Influence of soil resistivity on earth
straightforward manner. Installation, testing and
resistance • Lightning protection of structures,
inspection procedures for industrial and
• Measurement of soil resistivity and earth electrical lines and substations
commercial power systems are examined in
detail. Essentially this module is broken down resistance • Lightning Protection of marine electrical
into earthing, shielding and surge protection for • Earth electrode system maintenance Systems and other special structures
both power and electronics systems. Earthing
STATIC ELECTRICITY Topic 9.5
and surge protection for telecommunications
• Static electricity basic definitions SURGE PROTECTION
and IT systems are examined in detail. Finally,
the impact of lightning and simple techniques • Problems caused by static electricity in • Surges: Types and methods of coupling
for minimizing its impact are discussed. industrial operations • Protection of electrical components
• Mitigation of adverse effects by static against surges
electricity • Surge protection zones and protection
grading
ELECTRICAL NOISE AND MITIGATION
• Types of noise and coupling
• Problems caused by noise in sensitive
electronic circuits
• Control of noise at source, avoiding earth
loops
• Mitigation by shielding/screening
• Proper earthing and role of ZSRG, SGTP in
noise reduction
Overview
This module has been designed to give a better
appreciation of the role played by power system
protection components. An understanding of power
systems along with correct management, will
increase your plant efficiency and performance as
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well as increasing safety for all concerned. Any
power system is prone to 'faults', (also called short- Topic 10.1 • DMT and IDMT characteristics
circuits), which occur mostly as a result of insulation NEED FOR PROTECTION AND BASIC PROTECTION • Static relays and IED
failure and sometimes due to external causes. The APPROACH
• Protection coordination
high current resulting from a fault can stress the • Need for protection
• Unit protection, basic principles
electrical conductors and connected equipment • Characteristics of protection and
thermally and electrodynamically. Arcs at the fault components of protection systems Topic 10.5
point can cause dangerous or even fatal burn injuries • Faults in systems and its impact on PROTECTION OF TRANSFORMERS AND MV
to operating and maintenance workers in the vicinity. protection SWITCHGEAR
This module aims to provide excellent understanding • Relevance of earthing to protection • Transformer protections-different
on both a theoretical and practical level. It starts at a approaches
basic level so as to serve as a refresher to those who Topic 10.2 • Protection based on current relays (DMT
are more familiar with the basic topics covered and PROTECTION IN INDUSTRIAL DISTRIBUTION and IDMT)
then moves onto more detailed applications. It gives SYSTEMS
• Differential protection of transformers
an introduction covering the need for protection, fault • Fuse-the basic protective device
types and their effects, and how system earthing • REF and standby earth fault protection
• Protection based on releases
affects protection design. This module also includes • Switchgear (busbar) protection methods
some practical work, simple to complex fault • Tripping power sources, trip failure alarm
calculations, relay settings and how to interpret a • Typical protection approach in industrial Topic 10.6
current transformer magnetisation curve. distribution systems PROTECTION OF MOTORS, GENERATORS AND
PROTECTION MANAGEMENT
• Protection application in special cases
such as mining systems • Faults in motors
• Protection of motors against internal faults
Topic 10.3
• Protection against load-related problems
INSTRUMENT TRANSFORMERS AND its
APPLICATION TO PROTECTION • Generator-protection for stator faults and
special protections
• Role of instrument transformers in
protection • Protection management
• Voltage transformers
• Current transformers
• Selection and application of instrument
transformers for electrical protection
Topic 10.4
PROTECTIVE RELAYS AND RELAY COORDINATION
AND UNIT PROTECTION
• Relays used in protection and basic types
• Importance of current relays in protection
Overview
Safety in general, and electrical safety in particular
are subjects of various legislative and statutory
provisions in every country/state in the world.
Electrical accidents take a heavy toll every year in
terms of loss of human life, financial liabilities due THE PROGRAM
to death or injuries, loss of industrial output and
so on. The interesting part is that most accidents Topic 11.1 Topic 11.3
need not happen at all, if everyone concerned ELECTRICAL SAFETY AND HAZARDS ELECTRICAL SAFETY ASPECTS IN DESIGN,
complies with the safety enactments and safety OPERATION AND MAINTENANCE
• Introduction to electrical hazards and
codes. In other words, electrical accidents are
safety measures • Insulation, enclosure
mostly avoidable. The fact that accidents continue
to happen simply means that we have not fulfilled • Risk assessment and hazard control • Isolation, voltage check and earthing
the goal of creating and sustaining a climate of principles • Operational and safety locking
safety awareness among the employers and the • Electric shock hazard mechanisms and requirements
workforce. To understand the underlying concern • The role of protective earthing in mitigating • Safety aspects in electrical circuit design
behind any safety regulation, one must be able to shock hazard • Selection of safety equipment
appreciate the common principles and physical
• Types of protective equipment • Safe operation and maintenance issues
laws on which the regulations are based. The
module explains the theoretical as well as the Topic 11.2 Topic 11.4
practical principles behind electrical safety. The ARC FLASH SUBSTATION AND BATTERY SAFETY
legal framework for occupational and electrical
• Arc flash definitions REQUIREMENTS
safety is also explained by covering the broad
structure of the rules or regulations applicable in • Causes of electric arcs • Substation safety checklist
different countries. • Consequences of arc flash • Hazards related to working with
• Arc flash hazard assessment procedure compressed fluids
• Mitigation and avoidance of arc flash • Hazards in battery installations
incidents
Topic 11.5
ORGANIZATIONAL ASPECTS OF SAFETY AND
SAFETY REGULATIONS
• Organizational aspects of safety
• Wiring regulations
• Occupational Health and Safety
regulations
• Codes and practices for power systems
Overview
Testing is an essential activity in any engineer's
career. Whatever your role in industry - electrical
designer, purchase engineer, manufacturer, THE PROGRAM
installation contractor or maintenance engineer - a
solid knowledge of tests to be carried out on a given Topic 12.1 Topic 12.4
piece of electrical equipment and interpretation of FUNDAMENTALS OF TESTING TESTING OF ELECTRICAL EQUIPMENT 3
results obtained is a necessity. This module is • Various types of tests • Transformer testing
designed to examine good industry practice in • Role of insulation in electrical equipment • Cable testing during operation and fault
performing the tests, testing of MV and HV electrical detection
• Insulation resistance measurement and
equipment, various types of HV equipment
interpretation • Testing of Alternators during maintenance
encountered in industry, stage wise testing
performed on electrical equipment, testing • Testing of other HV equipment including
Topic 12.2
equipment, good record keeping on tests protection tests, CT/VT testing
VARIOUS METHODS OF TESTING (PART 1)
conducted, national test labs and their importance
• High potential tests Topic 12.5
in quality assurance, the role of standards on
• Oil testing ORGANISATIONAL ASPECTS OF TESTING
testing approach, test basis and interpretation of
results. • TAN Delta Testing • Testing for troubleshooting
• Testing as an essential maintenance of
Examples are cited from various international Topic 12.3 electrical equipment
standards regarding the procedure for conducting VARIOUS METHODS OF TESTING (PART 2)
of tests and interpreting the test results. The need • Test equipment for comprehensive testing
• Partial Discharge (PD) Testing
for keeping proper records of tests conducted both • Documentation of testing
in the initial stages and later during routine • Impulse testing
• Setting up a testing group in a large
maintenance is discussed. Some of the tests are • Measuring of low resistances as part of organisation
too complex to be performed on a routine basis or testing
may require specialized equipment which may
not be normally available to users in industries or
even manufacturers. This is where the services of
an independent and accredited test lab is useful.
The role of such labs is briefly discussed.
Overview
Reducing the energy costs at one's facility must
surely be one of the most effective and
achievable strategies for lowering operating
costs. This section gives you the practical tools
to identify and implement programs and projects
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to reduce energy consumption in the most
effective and practical ways. Topic 13.1 Topic 13.4
ENERGY SAVING STRATEGIES CASE STUDIES
It is likely that there will be significant levels of
• The concept of energy efficiency • Case studies involving process
energy losses and poor efficiency of some of the
• Energy efficiency in processes using fuel optimisation for overall energy saving
devices in your facility that consume power
directly (Ex: Cogeneration, waste heat recovery)
when the facility is both operational and not-
operational. Did you know that a typical • Alternative energy sources • Case studies involving energy savings
microwave oven consumes more electricity through retrofitted equipment/appliances
• Power systems environmental and
power in the digital clock than it does heating sustainable energy management policies Topic 13.5
food? Both of these factors impose a huge cost and procedures ENERGY AUDITS
on your organisation, considering that energy
bills are generally at least 20% of the running Topic 13.2 • Basic principles of energy audits
costs of a business. So reductions in these bills FORMS OF ENERGY AND THEIR USAGE • Energy audit instruments
can directly lead to better profits. • Main forms of energy • Energy audit areas
This module covers fundamental principles of • Electrical energy generation • Financials and costings
energy efficiency by way of looking for points of • Electrical energy usage • Procedure for conducting an energy audit
wastage, assessment of the cost of energy
usage and benefits accruing from improved Topic 13.3
energy efficiency in the facility. This section also ENERGY EFFICIENT PRACTICES
discusses how to quickly and effectively perform • Energy efficient practices in electricity use
an energy audit of your facility, demonstrating the - Lighting systems
use of installed instrumentation as well as
measuring equipment deployed during the audit. - Energy efficient motors
- VSDs for energy saving
- PFC for energy savings
• Energy efficiency in climate control
applications
• Energy cost structures
Overview
Inadequate power quality is one of the main
reasons for unsatisfactory operation and failure of
electrical equipment. In this module, you will
learn what is meant by power quality and the
factors that make the power quality less than THE PROGRAM
perfect. It covers the various parameters that
determine power quality, the impact of these Topic 14.1
parameters when they go beyond specified limits. BASIC PRINCIPLES OF EARTHING AND
This module also discusses the different aspects HARMONICS ISSUES
of power quality and measures to be adopted to • Power quality overview
mitigate the effects of poor power quality.
• Dealing with power interruptions
A reasonable definition of quality power can be: • Voltage variations
Power made available at stipulated voltage and
• The role of earthing in maintaining power
frequency without distortion of waveform or loss
quality
of symmetry and with minimum instances/
duration of variations beyond the specified limits • Surges and surge protection
or unscheduled interruptions. From this definition, • Electrical noise
a few aspects would be clear. The first is that it is
generally accepted that any electrical parameter Topic 14.2
cannot remain absolutely constant and some VOLTAGE ASYMMETRY AND HARMONICS
variations will occur. So also, an unscheduled • Voltage asymmetry
interruption is a possibility that has to be • Harmonics in power systems
anticipated. What is therefore possible is to accept
• Harmonic effects and mitigation
the inevitable and plan for it. The measures
adopted for mitigation should depend upon the Topic 14.3
sensitivity of the connected equipment to the IDENTIFICATION AND TROUBLESHOOTING OF
disturbances and the demands of the process POWER QUALITY ISSUES
which is being supplied by a power system.
• System planning and installation
guidelines
• Survey of power quality problems and
solutions
• Power quality site study
• Power quality from a utility perspective
Topic 14.4
CASE STUDIES
• Power quality problems and solutions –
case studies
Topic 17.4
VOLTAGE IMPROVEMENTS IN POWER
DISTRIBUTION CIRCUITS - PART 1
• Reasons for voltage variations
• Voltage drop evaluation
Overview
This module discusses the protection of
transmission and distribution systems in the
electric supply industry and imparts the skills
required to select appropriate protection devices
for various types of systems, carry out the THE PROGRAM
testing and commissioning of protection
systems, and verify the settings.
Topic 18.1 Topic 18.5
PROTECTION OF DISTRIBUTION FEEDERS COMMISSIONING OF NETWORK PROTECTION
• Faults in overhead lines SYSTEMS – PART 2
• Fuses • Testing of complex protection schemes
• Protection devices for distribution feeders • Automated test equipment
• System earthing practices and fault • Safe commissioning of new protection
protection devices schemes
Overview
An important function of a power distribution THE PROGRAM
system is to provide continuous supply to the
consumers, which includes connecting and Topic 20.5
Topic 20.1
disconnecting of transmission lines or other SWITCHING PROGRAMS FOR HV, LV AND
SWITCHING PROGRAMS IN ELECTRICAL
components to and from the system. Switching SECONDARY CIRCUITS ISOLATION – PART 2
NETWORKS – PART 1
events may be planned or unplanned and • Standard abbreviations in switching
planned switching is carried out using switching • Switching in a network context
programs
programs. This module will examine the • Situations requiring switching
preparation of transmission, sub transmission • Switching diagrams
and distribution (MV and LV) switching programs, Topic 20.2 • Checking and approval of switching
evaluate the impact of switching on the SWITCHING PROGRAMS IN ELECTRICAL programs
respective systems and methods for ensuring NETWORKS – PART 2
safety during switching operations. Procedures • Steps involved in switching Topic 20.6
for unplanned switching will also be covered. WORK PERMITS AND UNPLANNED SWITCHING –
• Switching for operational control and PART 1
emergency handling
• Electrical access permits
Topic 20.3 • Vicinity work access
EQUIPMENT USED IN NETWORK SWITCHING
• Switching equipment in HV networks Topic 20.7
WORK PERMITS AND UNPLANNED SWITCHING –
• Switching equipment in MV networks PART 2
• Switching and isolation equipment in LV • Testing permits
networks
• Operating agreements
• Secondary isolation
• Unplanned switching
Topic 20.4
SWITCHING PROGRAMS FOR HV, LV AND
SECONDARY CIRCUITS ISOLATION – PART 1
• Typical switching programs
• Aspects to be observed while planning for
switching
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Overview
Topic 21.1 Topic 21.5
Transmission and Distribution utilities use MARKET OPERATIONS IN A DEREGULATED PLANNING, EXECUTION AND CLOSE OUT OF
comprehensive tools to manage power systems ENVIRONMENT NETWORK CONTROL ACTIVITIES – PART 1
and network operations to provide their
• Deregulation in the electrical power • Measures for creating a safe work
customers with reliable and quality service in
industry environment
terms of reducing outages, minimizing outage
duration and quality power. This module will • Market operators • Resources and risk assessment
examine the control of power systems in a • Technical and contractual procedure in • Dealing with unplanned events during
regulated energy market, impart the skills network operations planned procedures
required to plan and coordinate network • Metering and settlement procedures
operation and respond to power system Topic 21.6
operational issues. It will also cover the need for Topic 21.2 PLANNING, EXECUTION AND CLOSE OUT OF
maintenance planning and the important steps QoS INDICATORS FOR NETWORK OPERATIONS NETWORK CONTROL ACTIVITIES – PART 2
in planning, coordinating and concluding control • Network performance indicators • Activities after completion of jobs
tasks including the need for proper records. • Statutory and enterprize procedures
• Performance indicators in the context of
Another aspect will be the importance of
QoS • Minimizing the impact of network
statutory and enterprize procedures and
• Interpretation of performance indicators operations and maintenance on the
industry guidelines for ensuring work safety,
environment
employee training and certification. • Improvement of QoS based on
performance indicators Topic 21 .7
EMPLOYEE TRAINING AND CERTIFICATION
Topic 21.3
NETWORK EQUIPMENT MAINTENANCE - PART 1 • The role of training in improving QoS
• Equipment responsible for poor QoS • Gap identification and training needs
analysis
• Sufficiency of current maintenance levels
• Identification of training programs
Topic 21.4 • Workforce competency assessment
NETWORK EQUIPMENT MAINTENANCE - PART 2
• Invasive and non-invasive inspection
• Maintenance planning
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