Introduction to the Safe Operation of Marine & Offshore High Voltage Power
Systems
Course code: MAR1
Introduction
This is an intermediate training programme that requires a basic level of electrical knowledge. Upon successful completion of the course, candidates will be able to enter marine and offshore high voltage switchrooms and perform limited switching operations on high voltage equipment. They would be permitted to issue limited safety documents, e.g. isolation documents, but not to issue permits to work, sanction for test, etc. (The MAR1 course progresses to the MAR4/OS4 course, if more advanced training is required.)
Participants
Electrical/non-electrical personnel required to carry out restricted HV switching operations with limited safety documents issuing responsibilities
Aim
To introduce personnel to the basic concept of marine/offshore electrical power systems to enable them to enter substations/switchrooms to carry out restricted switching operations, monitoring the performance and condition of the system (including relay operation)in a safe and competent manner. The course is intended to provide knowledge and awareness of limited safety document issuing responsibilities.
Outline Contents
- Safety requirements
- Electrical hazards and precaustions
- Arrangement of high voltage substations/switchrooms
- Power generation in "island systems"
- Emergency conditions
- Philosophy of high voltage distribution
- Operation and safety features of switchgear
- Limited operational procedures
- High voltage safety rules
- Introduction to electrical protection
- Treatment of the system neutral
- Practical switching exercise (1)
- Case studies
- 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 assessment will receive a Faraday "Attendance" certificate.
Course Duration
3 days
Course Dates
For courses undertaken at our UK training centre
- 29th - 31st Mar
- 17th - 19th May
- 21st - 23rd Jul
- 9th - 11th Aug
- 4th - 6th Oct