Fundamentals of the Safe Operation of 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 and fault diagnosis on a wide range of power equipment. Also to enable candidates to perform HV switching operations on HV network and to prepare them for HV authorisation in accordance with their companies' safety regulations. Suitable for: Personnel with a prior knowledge of the inspection, operation, maintenance, and repair of electrical power systems and who are to be responsible, as authorised/senior authorised person, for switching and issue of safety documents (e.g. electrical permits to work).
Facilities
Location
Start date
Start date
Reviews
Course programme
S4 - Full Authorisation
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.
Outline Contents
- Statutory regulations
- Electrical hazards and precautions
- Arrangement of high voltage systems
- Operational and safety features of switchgear
- High voltage safety rules
- Issue and control of safety documentation
- Key safes and Iso-lok systems
- Application of electrical protection
- Application of fault levels
- Emergency conditions
- Practical exercises (3-switching/ safety documents/ synchronisation)
- Fault incidents
- 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 High Voltage Power Systems