Appreciation of the Protection of Electrical Power Systems

Course code: P2

Introduction

This course is intended to give personnel an overview of protective apparatus.

Participants

Electrical/plant engineers, supervisors, technicians, electricians requiring an outline knowledge of the application of electrical protective equipment utilised on electrical power systems.

Aim

To provide an outline of theoretical and practical instruction on HV/LV electrical protective equipment, giving candidates an appreciation of the role and application of various protective devices.

Outline Contents

• The role of protection
• Fuses and other protective devices
• Current and voltage transformers
• Methods of achieving discrimination
• Relay grading
• An appreciation of Motor, Feeder ,Transformer ,Generator and Bus zone Protection.
• Trip circuit supervision requirements
• Tutorial / practical
• Course review

Certification

Candidates who successfully complete the theoretical and practical competence assessments will receive a Faraday “Competence” certificate. Candidates who fail or do not wish to undertake the competence assessments will receive a Faraday “Attendance” certificate.

Course Duration

2 days

Course Dates

For courses undertaken at our UK training centre in 2012

• 8th – 9th Feb
• 29th –  30th Mar
• 3rd – 4th May
• 28th – 29th Aug
• 22nd – 23rd Nov

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