Switchgear Operation and Maintenance for Low, Medium and High Voltage

Course objectives

• Describe switchgear types and construction across the voltage range
• Compare interrupting technologies and their maintenance implications
• Maintain mechanisms, contacts and insulation systems
• Carry out and interpret contact resistance, timing and insulation tests
• Apply interlocking and safe switching practice
• Assess condition to choose between service, refurbishment and replacement
• Manage switchgear no longer supported by its manufacturer

Who should attend

• Electrical engineers and technicians
• Substation and switching personnel
• Maintenance and testing staff
• Asset and reliability engineers
• Technical supervisors responsible for switchboards

Course outline

1. 01Switchgear types and construction from low to high voltage
2. 02Interrupting technologies and their implications
3. 03Mechanisms, contacts and insulation systems
4. 04Contact resistance and timing testing
5. 05Insulation and partial discharge testing
6. 06Interlocking and safe switching practice
7. 07Condition assessment and the service or replace decision
8. 08Obsolete and unsupported switchgear

Scheduled sessions