Electrical Pressure Testing

The Faraday Centre

Short course

In Middlesborough

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Description

  • Type

    Short course

  • Location

    Middlesborough

  • Duration

    1 Day

To cover the theoretical and practical aspects of electrically testing the insulation of power cables, switchgear, transformers, motors etc. Suitable for: Authorised electrical engineers/electrical engineers/technicians responsible for carrying out high voltage pressure testing or with a responsibility for supervising personnel who carry out high voltage pressure testing.

Facilities

Location

Start date

Middlesborough (Middlesex)
Unit 3 Stephenson Court Skippers Lane Industrial Estate South Bank, TS6 6UT

Start date

On request

About this course

It is recommended that candidates should be authorised before taking this course.

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Course programme

Introduction

The T1 course covers theoretical and practical training of the principles of electrical pressure testing of HV distribution systems including the different insulating materials characteristics as well as the methods used to test electrical pressure of high voltage equipment, including cables, switchgear, transformers and motors with emphasis on safety requirements and interpretation of test results.

Outline Contents

  • Safety requirement
  • Power cables
  • Insulation resistance
  • Polarisation index
  • Flash testing
  • AC pressure tests
  • DC pressure tests
  • Practical testing exercises
  • Course review

Certification

Candidates who successfully complete the theoretical and practical competence assessments, will receive a Faraday 'Competence' certificate. Candidates who fail or do not wish to undertake the competence assessments will receive a Faraday 'Attendance' certificate.

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