Fundamentals of the Safe Operation of Marine/Offshore High Voltage Power Systems
Course
In Middlesborough
Description
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Type
Course
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Location
Middlesborough
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Duration
5 Days
To improve the understanding of HV/LV power systems including statutory regulations, safe operation, protection, maintenance and fault diagnosis on a wide range of marine/ offshore power equipment. Also to enable candidates to perform HV switching operations on marine offshore power equipment and to prepare them for HV authorisation in accordance with their companies' safety regulations. Suitable for: Marine/offshore personnel with a prior knowledge of the inspection, operation, maintenance, and repair of high voltage systems and who are to be responsible for switching and issue of safety documents (such as electrical permits to work).
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Course programme
Introduction
This is an advanced training programme that requires a good foundation of electrical knowledge. It is designed to bring candidates up to a "Senior Authorised" level. However, the course does not provide the 'authorisation' itself. The course is a marine/ offshore development from our S4 course.
Outline Contents
- UK and other national marine/offshore statutory electrical regulations
- Electrical hazards and precautions
- Arrangement of high voltage switchrooms
- Operation and safety features of switchgear
- Operational Procedures
- Marine/offshore high voltage safety rules
- Issue and control of safety documentation
- Key safes and Iso-lok systems
- Appreciation of fault levels
- Marine/offshore application of electrical protection
- Emergency conditions
- Practical exercises (3-switching/ safety documents/ synchronisation)
- Case studies
- 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.
Fundamentals of the Safe Operation of Marine/Offshore High Voltage Power Systems