Electrical System Testing & Maintenance

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This 5 day course has been taught continuously since 1981; it is 80% hands on and will teach your staff how to commission, inspect, test, troubleshoot, maintain and evaluate common electrical equipment. It is taught in Lab One 1, one of our fleet of mobile electrical training centers and is set up specifically for maintaining and testing electrical equipment.

Stored throughout the lab are three phase transformers, motors, circuit breakers, cables and other equipment. Students learn the failure modes of all of this equipment and each team of two students tests and analyzes the results on their own test specimens.

Participants will be involved in a combination of classroom and hands-on labs which they can then apply to their own testing and maintenance programs.

These are pictures of the interior of our Lab One 1; the left picture is a view from the entrance. Down the right side are storage lockers for smaller test specimens and test instruments. The large black unit in the right foreground is a circuit breaker primary injection tester capable of producing 10,000 amps AC. Down the left side are 4 benches for two students each. Beside each bench is either a 15 kV vacuum or 15kV SF6 circuit breaker. At the far end is a 24 kV SF6 breaker, shown in the right picture. At the right side of it you can see a linear transducer permanently mounted to the breaker for time travel analysis.

Your equipment will also be incorporated into the training. If your equipment is not available for practical work then the instructor will explain the testing required for your equipment including examples and demonstrations. Our instructors have extensive experience with substation and plant electrical equipment and can address a broad range of systems.

This course has been attended by engineers, electricians, technicians, technologists, supervisors, managers as well as instrument supervisors managing electrical departments.

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To conduct the tests we provide our students with meggers, DC hipots, AC hipots, thumper,TDR’s, TTR’s, C&DF bridge, DLRO’s, primary injection testers, secondary injection testers, first trip breaker analyzers, protective relay testers, CT tester, breaker contact timers, time travel analyzer, winding resistance ohmmeters, winding impedance testers, winding surge tester, corona generator and detectors, oil sample syringes, valves, test tank and oil dielectric testers, clamp-on ground resistance tester, and ground resistivity testers. In addition to these test instruments that we bring, we also incorporate client test equipment into our training such as VLF hipots, Doble testers, partial discharge testers, PdMA and Baker testers, sweep frequency response analyzers, etc.

To ensure that your students are learning world class skills we reference the following standards in our training;

Canadian Standards Association: CSA Z463 - Guideline on Maintenance of Electrical Systems InterNational Electrical Testing Association (NETA): ANSI/NETA 2011 Standard for Maintenance Testing Specifications; ANSI/NETA 2009 Standard for Acceptance Testing Specifications. Professional Electrical Apparatus Recyclers League: Reconditioning Standards for Electrical Equipment, Components and Apparatus for Reuse in Commercial and Industrial Applications; Inspect & Test Standards for Electrical Equipment, Components and Apparatus for Reuse in Commercial and Industrial Applications. Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers: 3007.1-2010 - IEEE Recommended Practice for the Operation and Management of Industrial and Commercial Power Systems; 3007.2-2010 - IEEE Recommended Practice for the Maintenance of Industrial and Commercial Power Systems. National Fire Protection Association: NFPA 70B - Recommended Practice For Electrical Equipment Maintenance. Each student receives three comprehensive binders of reference material including maintenance frequencies, PEARL test standards and test forms as well as a copy of Paul Gill’s Electrical Power Equipment Maintenance and Testing, Second Edition. The documentation received will enable you to develop a comprehensive maintenance program for your electrical equipment that exceeds the requirements of CSA Z463. Additionally, as certified course developers, our courses are professionally designed to the standards of the American Society of Training and Development, the Canadian Society of Training and Development, as well as the International Board of Standards for Training, Performance and Instruction. We are also proud to be ISO 9001 certified.

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TOPIC 1: INSULATION Objective: Prescribe NETA tests to quickly and accurately diagnose insulation quality of air, solid, liquid, gas and vacuum insulation systems. SUBTOPICS Describe the types of insulation used in electrical systems Explain the factors causing insulation deterioration and failure modes Perform NETA insulation tests and how to interpret test results

TOPIC 2: CABLES Objective: Terminate and perform NETA tests on various types of cable. SUBTOPICS Describe the construction of shielded and non-shielded cable and failure modes Terminate both ends of an MV cable and test the completed cable Perform NETA visual and mechanical inspection NETA test 600V, 15kV and 25kV cables and interpret test results Insulation Resistance

Perform ST, DAR, PI and SV Tests Describe Dielectric Discharge Test

Dielectric Withstand Perform DC Tests Perform AC Tests Describe VLF Test

Fault Finding Perform TDR Tests Perform Thumper Tests

Diagnostic Tests Perform Tan Delta Tests Perform Insulation Resistance Tests Describe Partial Discharge Test

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TOPIC 3: POWER TRANSFORMERS Objective: Perform NETA tests on various 3 phase transformers and interpret results SUBTOPICS Interpret nameplate data and failure modes Describe maintenance procedures, testing and schedule Take syringe and bulk oil samples and test the samples Perform NETA visual and mechanical inspection Perform NETA tests on various 3 phase transformers and interpret results

Perform IR Tests - ST, DAR, PI and SV Perform Dielectric Withstand Tests Perform Winding Resistance Tests Perform Turns Ratio Tests Perform Tan Delta Tests

Perform Tip Up Test Take Oil Samples Perform Oil Dielectric Tests Take DGA Samples Describe SFRA

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TOPIC 4: INSTRUMENT TRANSFORMERS Objective: Perform NETA tests on various instrument transformers and interpret results. SUBTOPICS Describe IT operation, application and failure modes Review safety procedures critical to IT’s Perform NETA visual and mechanical inspection NETA test various instrument transformers and interpret tests

Perform Polarity Tests Perform Saturation Tests

Perform Ratio Tests Perform Excitation Tests Perform Open-Circuit Tests Perform Short-Circuit Tests TOPIC 5: DISCONNECTS Objective: Describe NETA disconnect tests and interpret results. SUBTOPICS Describe the various types of disconnect and failure modes Explain maintenance on disconnects Review safety procedures critical to disconnects Review NETA visual and mechanical inspection Describe NETA tests on disconnects and interpret results Perform DLRO Tests Perform IR Tests Perform Dielectric Withstand Tests

TOPIC 6: SWITCHGEAR Objective: Describe NETA switchgear tests and interpret results. SUBTOPICS Describe the operation of switchgear and failure modes Describe tests that can be done on switchgear Explain switchgear maintenance and schedule Review safety procedures critical to switchgear Review NETA visual and mechanical inspection Describe NETA tests on switchgear and interpret results Perform DLRO Tests Perform IR Tests

Perform Dielectric Withstand Tests

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TOPIC 7: BREAKERS/STARTERS Objective: Perform NETA tests on various breakers and starters and interpret results. SUBTOPICS Describe the operation of electrically operated circuit breaker controls Describe the operation of breaker mechanisms and failure modes Explain maintenance on ACB’s, VCB’s, SF6, OCB’s, ABB’s and schedule Perform NETA visual and mechanical inspection Perform NETA tests on ACB’s, VCB’s and SF6CB’s and interpret results

Perform IR Tests - ST, DAR, PI and SV Perform Dielectric Withstand Tests Perform Winding Resistance Tests Perform Turns Ratio Tests Perform Tan Delta Tests

Perform Tip Up

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TOPIC 8: FUSES Objective: Review the integration of fuses in a protective scheme. SUBTOPICS Review the various types of fuses Review safety procedures critical to fuses List the correct steps for removal and restoration of fuses

TOPIC 9: RELAYS Objective: Review the integration of relays in a protective scheme. SUBTOPICS Describe power system disturbances Describe the protective functions of various relays and failure modes Interpret relay flags and deduce probable cause NETA test various basic relays

TOPIC 10: CO-ORDINATION Objective: Review the principles of co-ordination of protective devices. SUBTOPICS Explain the process of co-ordination Interpret time/current curves

TOPIC 12: ROTATING EQUIPMENT Objective: NETA test various rotating equipment. SUBTOPICS Describe various types of rotating equipment and failure modes Explain test procedures for rotating equipment NETA test various rotating equipment

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TOPIC 13: EMERGENCY SYSTEMS (OPTIONAL IN-HOUSE ONLY) Objective: NETA test and maintain emergency systems. SUBTOPICS Describe various types of emergency systems: batteries, transfers, ties, temporary etc. Explain test procedures for operation of these systems and their failure modes Explain maintenance and schedule for emergency systems Review critical safety procedures NETA test and maintain emergency systems

TOPIC 14: GROUNDING SYSTEMS (OPTIONAL IN-HOUSE ONLY) Objective: NETA test grounding systems. SUBTOPICS Describe various types of grounding systems: station, lightning, equipment, etc Review grounding connections; solid, resistance, impedance, zig zag, etc NETA test grounding systems

TOPIC 15: CAPACITORS AND REACTORS (OPTIONAL IN-HOUSE ONLY) Objective: NETA test capacitors and reactors. SUBTOPICS Describe capacitors, reactors and failure modes Explain test procedures for capacitors and reactors NETA test capacitors and reactors

TOPIC 16: GENERATORS (OPTIONAL IN-HOUSE ONLY) Objective: NETA test generators. SUBTOPICS Explain test procedures for generators and failure modes Explain generator maintenance and schedule NETA test generators

We have been “Building a Better World Since 1980”

Our successful graduates all state this course will make them safer and more effective.

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“One of the best courses I have ever taken. The hands on aspect were very good in keeping it interesting and informative. The instructor was very knowledgeable and informative. The instructors; Dave Neal and Fred Tanguay were very knowledgeable and informative as well. The relaxed environment also allowed for good knowledge sharing between peers. Don’t change a thing.” Ron Holland, Syncrude

“I think this course was valuable. I got sufficient time to practise tasks I was interested in and tasks I need on my job. The instructor, Ed Rideout was always helpful and answered questions.” Sandro Maruert, Mosaic Esterhazy

“This was a very informative course. I liked using the different test equipment and seeing how the different breakers work. The instructor, Fred Tanguay explains things well and definitely knows his stuff. I don’t like it when an instructor reads to you out of the text book, Fred doesn’t do that. I got a lot out of this course.” Chris Doan, Koch Fertilizer ULC

“The instructor, Dave Neal was very good, he was full of information. The course was very informative and I think it will help lots in the field for maintenance.” Jon Earnshaw, Mosaic

“I do believe Fred does a great, thorough job teaching this course. With his experience in his past jobs, it has brought forward a great way to bring his awareness and safety for us as a tradesman.” Mike Lysohirka, Areva

“The course directly relate to everything I do and use at work. I loved the fact that everything you tested had different and not noticeable issues.” Kyle Gerrard, Suncor Energy

“Very good course. It teaches a lot about testing and making better decisions about the condition of electrical equipment. This will help with troubleshooting and improves electrical safety for electricians and the site.” Dave Robinson, Mosaic Esterhazy

“This is a great course! Lots of relevant information and some that may be useful in the future. Fred Tanguay is a great instructor that knows his stuff. It was a great 5 day course!” Amanda Cardinal, Syncrude

“The instructor; Fred Tanguay was very knowledgeable and explained different concepts very well. The testing we did on cables will pay off right away. Fred knew a lot about the different course outcomes and was able to transfer that knowledge into good demonstrations. I would highly recommend this course to anyone, young, old, experienced or green. I really enjoyed this course, it was one of the most useful courses I’ve had.” Jesse Wanger, Syncrude

“I liked being able to see in the breaker and the transformer, also seeing the different ways of testing them. There was lots of really good information in the class.” Matt Brown, Koch Fertilizer

“This course has helped me realize the right procedures to take when meggering equipment.” Calvin Delhon, Syncrude

“The instructor, Dave Neal was very knowledgeable. I really enjoyed the course. I learnt lots and will be prepared to troubleshoot problems.” Lorne Bily, Mosaic

“Great course, very informative. Love the hands on to back up the theory.” Colin Pevie, Syncrude

“Very good course. Used test equipment for much of the course which is very important as hands on is the best way to learn.” Paul O’Grady, Syncrude

“I recommend this course to all coworkers.” John Quayson, Syncrude

“Very informative. We went through every way to test breakers and cables. I am confident in myself to test cables and breakers.” Graham Pittman, Syncrude

“Very good course overall. Everyone should take this in order to properly test and maintain our electrical equipment correctly which we aren’t.” Lora Cardinal, Syncrude

“Appreciated that we spent more time in the lab than in the class, I learn more doing hands on.” Gerry Favis, Suncor Energy

“I liked being able to see in the breaker and the transformer, also seeing the different ways of testing them. There was lots of really good information in the class.” Matt Brown, Koch Fertilizer

“This was a very informative course. I liked using the different test equipment and seeing how the different breakers work. The instructor, Fred Tanguay explains things well and definitely knows his stuff. I don’t like it when an instructor reads to you out of the text book, Fred doesn’t do that. I got a lot out of this course.” Chris Doan, Koch Fertilizer ULC

“I think this course was valuable. I got sufficient time to practice tasks I was interested in and tasks I need on my job. The instructor, Ed Rideout was always helpful and answered questions.” Sandro Maruert, Mosaic Esterhazy

“This is a great course! Lots of relevant information and some that may be useful in the future. Fred Tanguay is a great instructor that knows his stuff. It was a great 5 day course!” Amanda Cardinal, Syncrude

The instructor, Fred Tanguay was very knowledgeable and explained the theory very thoroughly; all of the questions were answered and explained. We were reminded of the importance of working safe.” Bob Acutt, Koch Fertilizer

“Course was well delivered. Lots of information was received in a low stress, interactive environment.” Ryan Dworkin, Syncrude

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“These instructors are very knowledgeable. I wish that they were either 1) my journeymen in my apprentice years or 2) my electrical instructors for years 1-4. I feel like I could ask them anything electrical related and that they could deliver the correct answer, explained in terms anyone would understand.” Karalee Krekosk, Syncrude

“Course was very informative. Very hands on onto learning which tends to stick better.” Adam Yuill, Syncrude

“One of the best courses I have ever taken. The hands on aspect was very good in keeping it interesting and informative. The instructor was very knowledgeable and informative as well. The relaxed environment also allowed for good knowledge sharing between peers. Don't change a thing.” Ron Holland, Syncrude

“Instructor was very helpful and knowledgeable. Course was very good and lots of hands on work. Learned lots and opened my eyes in a few things. I would recommend this course.” Justin Lynch, Syncrude

“Fred is an excellent instructor, very knowledgeable with many years of experience. He took the time to explain in details and made sure that we understand everything.” Gerry Favis, Suncor Energy

“Fred was able to inform us of what tests to perform and the dangers and why we are performing. He shared a lot of great tips/advice and he had a great ability to convey his knowledge.” Andrew MacGillivray, Syncrude