Day 1: Introduction to Condition Monitoring
- Overview of power system equipment and maintenance approaches
- Importance of condition monitoring in reliability-centered maintenance
- Principles of condition-based maintenance (CBM)
- Overview of condition monitoring technologies and standards
Day 2: Condition Monitoring of Transformers
- Transformer failure modes and monitoring parameters
- Techniques:
- Dissolved Gas Analysis (DGA)
- Oil quality testing
- Partial discharge monitoring
- Temperature monitoring and thermal imaging
- Case studies: Transformer diagnostics and maintenance planning
Day 3: Monitoring Switchgear, Circuit Breakers, and Cables
- Switchgear and circuit breaker monitoring:
- Contact resistance measurement
- SF6 gas analysis for GIS
- Mechanical timing tests
- Cable condition monitoring:
- Insulation resistance testing
- Tan delta (loss angle) testing
- Partial discharge detection in cables
- Diagnostic tools and software applications
Day 4: Advanced Condition Monitoring Techniques
- Vibration analysis for rotating electrical equipment
- Ultrasonic testing for early fault detection
- Thermographic analysis for identifying hot spots
- Integration of IoT and smart sensors in condition monitoring
- Data acquisition, trending, and predictive analytics
Day 5: Practical Application, Case Studies, and Maintenance Strategies
- Practical demonstrations: Use of diagnostic tools in the field
- Interpreting condition monitoring data and generating actionable insights
- Developing and implementing condition-based maintenance schedules
- Case studies: Lessons learned from real-world applications
- Course wrap-up: Group discussions, Q&A, and final assessment