Introduction:
This training program covers power transformer design, operation, maintenance, and testing techniques in a safe and effective manner. It goes on fundamental transformer ideas including magnetism and electromagnetic as well as the function of transformers in power systems, rules, and voltages.
Transformers provide the crucial task of changing voltages to accommodate appliance needs. Transformer misuse, poor upkeep, and carelessness can result in significant economic and environmental costs for businesses.
As a result, the course “Construction, Installation and Maintenance of a Transformer” focuses on safe construction, installation, and maintenance while also covering fundamental safe operational and field diagnostics of transformers.
Course Objectives
Upon completing this Construction, Installation and Maintenance of a Transformer course successfully, participants will be able to:
- Understand the fundamental tasks of a transformer
- Identify the different types of transformers and how to install and maintain each of them
- Describe special transformers and their components and materials
- Determine cooling schedules of transformers, performance and other factors
- Diagnose transformer faults and employ proper protection, operation and factory acceptance test (FAT)
- Understand and calculate voltages and currents
- Practice how to perform a polarity test on a potential transformer
- Troubleshoot and examine power transformers in a professional manner
- Discuss the basic concepts of transformer covering the main electric parameters and laws, the job of transformers in power systems, principles, guidelines and voltages
- Install, test and commission transformer efficiently
- Conduct routine inspections and diagnostic assessments to improve life expectancy
Organizational Benefits
Firms who send in their workforce to partake in this Construction, Installation and Maintenance of a Transformer course can benefit in the following ways:
- Crisis aversion: trained employees will be better equipped to prevent transformer-related issues
- Increase competence: develop your technical employees’ skills and knowledge in installing transformers effectively in order to prevent damages
- Broader insight and subject-matter experts: participants will have access to professional instructors and peers to discuss work-related problems
- Less downtime from work: flexible training methods requiring less (or no) time away from work
- Customization: we can consider tailoring our content to your organization’s needs
Personal Benefits
Individuals who participate in this Construction, Installation and Maintenance of a Transformer course can gain from it in the following ways:
- Technical development: completing this course successfully will give you substantial knowledge and confidence in the construction, installation, and maintenance of transformers
- Foresee critical issues: you will have the foresight to anticipate challenges and hindrances in transformer maintenance and act on these to prevent dangerous outcomes
- In-depth course material: deep dive into the technical details of operating and maintaining transformers, and master the areas covered in the course
- Interactive lessons: interactive sessions let you connect with your instructor and peers to learn from real-world examples that will build your skillset and can be applied in your respective role as well
- Case studies: gain practical knowledge that will give you an edge in your workplace
- Cost-effective: you can obtain a professional qualification at a competitive cost if you sign up for this course with Zoe
Who Should Attend?
This Construction, Installation and Maintenance of a Transformer training program will be beneficial to all field technicians, engineers, supervisors and individuals in any other roles who are responsible for the testing and maintenance of power transformers.
Course Outline
MODULE 1 – BASIC CONCEPTS
- Electric Parameters and Regulations
- Magnetism and Electromagnetism
- Lenz & Faraday’s Theories
- Single and Three-phase Circuits
- Basic Transformer’s Theory
- The Function of Transformers in Power Systems
- Principles and Regulations
- Applications
MODULE 2 – TRANSFORMER COMPONENTS
- Transformer Materials
- Cooling of Transformers
- Transformer Performance
- Vector Group
- Voltage Regulation
- Transformer Errors & Protection
- Types of Faults (Oil & Insulation, Windings, Overloads, Overheating)
- Types of Protections (Built-on, Differential, Overcurrent, Restricted Earth Fault, Overload, Fire)
- Surge Arresters
- Types of Tests (Factory Acceptance Tests (FAT), Type Tests, Routine Tests)
MODULE 3 – APPLICATIONS
- Instrument Transformers
- Distribution Transformers
- Power Transformers
- Special Purpose Transformers
MODULE 4 – ACCESSORIES
- Overcurrent Protection
- Instrumentation
- Pressure Relief Devices
- Tap-Changers
 MODULE 5 – BASIC TRANSFORMERS THEORY
- DC and AC Power Circuits
- Reactive Circuits
- Principles of Transformers
- Three-Phase Power
 MODULE 6 – TRANSFORMER INSTALLATION
- Transformer Installation & Testing
- Mountings (Floor Mounted, Pad-Mounted, Pole Mounted)
- Oil Preservation Basin
- Neutral Grounding
- Earthing and Bonding
- Transport and Management
 MODULE 7 – MAINTENANCE OF TRANSFORMERS
- Glitches and Failures
- Transformer Maintenance
- Maintenance of Transformer Types (Small, Dry-Type, Liquid-Filled)
- Scheduled Inspections & Diagnostic Evaluation
- Precautionary Maintenance & Inspection
- Visual Inspection
- Power Factor Insulation Testing
- Transformer Turns Ratio (TTR)
- Insulation Resistance
- Insulation Power Factor
- Site Acceptance Tests (SAT)
- Oil Analysis & Trials
MODULE 8 – SAFETY AND ELECTRICAL EQUIPMENT
- Electrical Dangers
- Safety Issues relating to High Voltage Apparatus
- Personal Protective Equipment (PPE)
- Electrical Safety Appraisal
Method of Instruction:
Online
Course Duration:
Two Weeks
Type of Certificate Issued:
Certificate in Construction, Installation and Maintenance of a Transformer
You can choose any of the three below:
- Digital Certificate(Downloadable PDF)
- Physical Certificate with security marking shipped to your location with a price
- Framed Certificate with security markings shipped to your location with a price.
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