Understanding Electrical Drawings
- Engineering drawing for electrical engineers
- Symbols used in electro technology and governing standards
- Single line and 3-line diagrams
- Cabling and wiring drawings
- Layout drawings, Advances arising from computer aided drafting
Electrical Power Distribution Fundamentals
- Common distribution system alternatives
- Planning of power distribution system
- Fault level in electrical systems and their role in the choice of equipment
- Fault current evaluation of simple power distribution systems
- In-plant generation requirements and alternatives
- Distribution equipment sizing, Power distribution system automation
- Maintenance and Asset management in distribution systems
Circuit Breakers and Switchgear
- Circuit breaker basics, Difference between isolator and circuit breaker
- Principle of arc quenching, Major components
- Enclosures for indoor use and IP ratings, HV Circuit breakers
- Common types of HV circuit breakers
- Outdoor construction examples, Operating principles of different type of CBs
- Maintenance aspects of HV circuit breakers, LV Circuit breakers
- Common types of LV circuit breakers
- Selection of circuit breakers and switchgear, their Ratings and Specifications
Power Cables
- Introduction, Basic theory, Selection of cables and installation
- Joints and termination, Jointing and termination practice
- Commissioning and periodic testing, Failure modes and fault detection
- New trends in cable technology
Earthing and Lighting Surge Protection
- Electrical System Earthing, Earth electrode systems
- Earthing design of substations, Lightning and protection against lightning
- Lightning protection of structures, electrical lines and substations
- Lightning Protection of Marine Electrical Systems
- Surge protection, Electrical noise and mitigation-role of earthing
Power System Protection
- Need for protection, Fuses, Instrument transformers
- Tripping Power source, Relays and relay coordination
- Principles of unit protection, Switchgear (busbar) protection
- Transformer protection, Motor protection relays, Generator protection
Budgeting, ROI and Finance of Electrical Projects
- Introduction, Basic accounting concepts, Budget preparation and control
- Understanding cash flow, Estimation and costing
- Time value of money and discount rates
- Investment appraisal methods, DCF, Payback, NPV
- IRR, Capital budgeting, Decision making, Tax, Risk and uncertainty
Electrical Safety and Wiring Regulations
- An Introduction to Electrical Safety
- Role of protective earthing in electrical safety
- Hazards Due to Electrical Arcing and Heating
- Safety Aspect in Electrical Design and Selection
- Safe Operation and Maintenance
- Substation Safety, Safety in Battery Installations
- Organizational Aspects Of Safety, Australian regulations on safety
Testing, Trouble Shooting and Maintenance of Electrical Engineering
- Fundamentals of testing, Insulation testing
- High potential tests, Oil testing, TAN Delta Testing
- Partial Discharge (PD) Testing, Impulse testing
- Transformer testing, Cable testing
Project Management of Electrical Projects
- Fundamentals of project management, Time management
- Cost management, Integrated cost and time management
- Construction contracts, Management of the project team
- Risk management, Contract law, Project planning
- Application to instrumentation and control