Course Overview:
This course equips participants with the essential knowledge and practical skills needed to operate and maintain electrical power systems in industrial and process plants. It covers power generation, distribution, equipment operation, preventive maintenance, troubleshooting, and safety practices. Emphasis is placed on system reliability, energy efficiency, and minimizing downtime while ensuring compliance with safety and operational standards.
Course Objectives:
By the end of this course, participants will be able to:
- Understand the layout and operation of plant electrical power systems
- Operate key equipment safely and efficiently, including transformers, switchgear, and motors
- Interpret electrical diagrams and perform routine inspections
- Apply preventive and predictive maintenance practices
- Troubleshoot faults in power distribution systems
- Ensure safety and regulatory compliance in electrical operations
- Improve the reliability and availability of plant power systems
Who Should Attend:
- Electrical and maintenance technicians
- Plant engineers and supervisors
- Facility operations personnel
- Electrical supervisors and team leaders
- Reliability and maintenance engineers
- HSE personnel responsible for electrical safety
Course Outline:
Overview of Plant Electrical Power Systems
- Power generation and distribution flow in industrial plants
- Main components: transformers, switchgear, MCCs, UPS systems
- Typical single-line diagrams and plant layouts
- Types of loads and their characteristics
Operation of Electrical Equipment
- Switchgear operation and interlocking systems
- Transformers: types, operation, and protection
- Motor control centers and motor starting methods
- Synchronization and load management
Preventive and Predictive Maintenance
- Principles of preventive maintenance (PM)
- Condition-based and predictive maintenance techniques
- Thermal imaging, vibration analysis, and insulation resistance testing
- Maintenance schedules and documentation
Fault Diagnosis and Troubleshooting
- Common faults in power systems: causes and symptoms
- Step-by-step troubleshooting techniques
- Isolation and restoration procedures
- Use of diagnostic tools and test instruments
Electrical Safety and Protection
- Electrical hazards and risk control
- Protective devices: fuses, breakers, relays
- Lockout/tagout (LOTO) procedures
- Earthing systems and fault protection
Monitoring and Improving System Performance
- Load monitoring and power quality analysis
- Harmonics and their mitigation
- Energy efficiency opportunities in plant power systems
- Reliability-centered maintenance and KPI tracking
Emergency Response and Contingency Planning
- Dealing with electrical outages and equipment failure
- Emergency power systems and generators
- Black start procedures and continuity planning
- Documentation, reporting, and regulatory requirements