Commissioning Testing and Start Up of Electrical Systems Course

Course Overview:

This course starts with a detailed analysis of electrical systems development, moving on to electrical systems testing and finally troubleshooting electrical systems.

Teams will get an understanding of various electrical components including transformers, switchgear, motor control centers and various loads, gear ranging from high voltage to low voltage AC and DC systems. 

Key topics include electrical symbols, system schematics, safety, power quality analyzers, oscilloscopes, and advanced tools. The hands-on components also include actual projects, role-playing, and team exercises.

This course is addressed to electrical engineers and supervisors, electrical engineers and technicians, and the course teaches them how to independently conduct electrical maintenance and commissioning operations in various enterprises and sectors.

Course Objectives:

• To develop a structured approach to electrical systems using common terminology and to provide methods and solutions for various electrical systems start-up and commissioning.
• To develop a better understanding of various test equipment used in electrical testing.
• To develop a better understanding of various electrical equipment and control systems design, functionality, and failure modes.
• To better understand work practices, which allow for a successful start-up, commissioning, and troubleshooting including job plans.
• To provide examples of successful techniques and ‘hands-on experiences plus case studies and group problem solving exercises

Who Should Attend?

This course is intended for Electrical Maintenance Engineers, Supervisors, and Technicians working in a start-up, commissioning, or testing related roles that need either a greater awareness of, or to become more proficient in, the aspects of electrical systems and electrical maintenance activities. Because the methods and examples are generic, personnel from all industries will benefit.

Course Outlines:

Definitions/Procedures

• Testing, Start-Up, Commissioning and Troubleshooting
• Electrical Systems: AC (High Voltage, Medium Voltage, Low Voltage)
• DC
• Emergency Power and/or Cogeneration Power
• HVAC
• Lighting
• Fire Detection, Alarm and Suppression
• Safety, Security and Surveillance

Industrial Electrical Symbols

• Circuit Interrupter, Disconnect, Circuit Breaker
• Overload, Contacts
• Switch
• Transformer
• Meter
• Motor
• Electrical Components and Logic Symbols

Drawings

• Single Line HV (Switchgear)
• Single Line MV (Switchgear)
• Single Line LV (MCC)
• Single Line Wiring Schedule
• Single Line MV (Distribution)
• Protective Device Schematic

Test Equipment

• Digital Volt Meter with Temperature and Frequency accessories
• Oscilloscope/ScopeMeter
• Megger
• Ohm Meter
• Ammeter
• Pyrometer
• Power Meter/Power Quality Analyzer

AC Electrical System – High Voltage (7.5kV to 750kV)

Input Power from Local Utility Company

Power Transformer

• Bushings
• Mechanical Protection Devices and Indicators
• Electrical Protection Devices and Indicators
• Cooling Fans and Radiators
• Configuration
• Electrical Bus and Wiring Connections
• Current and Potential Transformers

Switch Gear

• Bus and Wiring Connections
• Knife Edges/Disconnects
• Insulators
• Fusing/Circuit Breaker/Tie Breaker
• Feeder Protection Relays
• Current and Potential Transformers

AC Electrical System – Medium Voltage (750V to 7.5kV)

Transformer

• Bushings
• Mechanical Protection Devices and Indicators
• Electrical Protection Devices and Indicators
• Cooling Fans and Radiators
• Configuration
• Electrical Bus and Wiring Connections
• Current and Potential Transformers

Switch Gear

• Bus and Wiring Connections
• Knife Edges/Disconnects/Contactors
• Insulators
• Control Metering/Indicators
• Fusing/Circuit Breaker/Tie Breaker
• Feeder Protection Relays
• Current and Potential Transformers

Motors

• Motor Protection Relays
• Vibration Analysis
• Hand-Off-Auto Functions
• Wiring Connections

AC Electrical System – Low Voltage (up to 750V)

Transformer

• Bushings
• Mechanical Protection Devices and Indicators
• Electrical Protection Devices and Indicators
• Radiators
• Configuration
• Electrical Bus and Wiring Connections
• Current and Potential Transformers

Motor Control Centre (MCC)

• Bus and Wiring Connections
• Fusing/Circuit Breaker
• Feeder Protection Relays
• Current and Potential Transformers
• Control Metering/Indicators
• Control Transformers
• Contactors
• Overloads
• Lighting Contactors
• Variable Frequency Drives (VFD)

Motors

• Motor Protection Relays
• Vibration Analysis
• Hand-Off-Auto Functions
• Wiring Connections

Miscellaneous Loads

• Heaters
• Pumps
• Wall Outlets
• Distribution Panel Boxes
• Distribution Transformers
• Solenoid Valves
• Electric Valve Actuators

DC Electrical System

Transformer

• Bushings
• Mechanical Protection Devices and Indicators
• Electrical Protection Devices and Indicators
• Radiators
• Configuration
• Electrical Bus and Wiring Connections
• Current and Potential Transformers

AC Motor Control Centre (MCC)

• Bus and Wiring Connections
• Fusing/Circuit Breaker
• Feeder Protection Relays
• Current and Potential Transformers
• Control Metering/Indicators
• Control Transformers
• Contactors
• Overloads

DC Motor Control Centre (MCC)

• Rectifier
• Bus and Wiring Connections
• Fusing/Circuit Breaker
• Wiring Connections
• Variable Speed Drives (VSD)
• Rectifier
• Control Metering/Indicators

Motors

• Motor Protection Relays
• Vibration Analysis
• Hand-Off-Auto Functions
• Wiring Connections

Miscellaneous Loads

• Heaters
• Solenoid Valves
• Electric Valve Actuators

Emergency Power and/or Cogeneration Power

Generation

Generator

• Wiring Connections
• Driver and Fuel Source

Transformer

• Bushings
• Mechanical Protection Devices and Indicators
• Electrical Protection Devices and Indicators
• Radiators
• Configuration
• Electrical Bus and Wiring Connections
• Current and Potential Transformers

Motor Control Centre (MCC)

• Bus and Wiring Connections
• Fusing/Circuit Breaker