COURSE OVERVIEW EE250
Electric Distribution System Equipment:
TRANSFORMERS, SWITCHGEARS, CIRCUIT BREAKERS, RELAYS, CAPACITORS, SURGE ARRESTERS, CABLES & METERS:
Operation, Inspection, Testing, Evaluation, Maintenance & Safety

Course Title
Electric Distribution System Equipment: TRANSFORMERS, SWITCHGEARS, CIRCUIT BREAKERS, RELAYS, CAPACITORS, SURGE ARRESTERS, CABLES & METERS: Operation, Inspection, Testing, Evaluation, Maintenance & Safety

Course Date/Venue
March 01-05, 2009/Al Diwan Meeting Room, Coral Deira Hotel, Dubai , UAE

Course Reference
EE250

Course Duration/Credits
Five days/3.0 CEUs

Course Objectives
Upon completion of this course, you will have gained a working knowledge of:

•  Gain more knowledge on electric power & dielectric principles and demonstrate the safety measures in electric distribution system equipment

•  Identify the low & medium voltage cables & buses and be familiar with the MV & LV switchgear circuit breakers

•  Know the different types of power transformers as well as its inspection and testing, analyses, failure modes and detection

•  Learn about instrument transformers including the types & uses of current & voltage transformers, inspection & tests, common failure modes and CT/VT safety

•  Recognize the various types & uses of meter & protective relays and define the difference between analog vs. electronic & their corresponding inspection & tests, meter/relay cautions & safety

•  Know the types and ratings of surge arrestors as well as its inspections and tests

•  Identify capacitors and achieve knowledge on electrical maintenance program

Training Methodology
This interactive training course includes the following training methodologies as a percentage of total tuition hours:-

50% Lectures
30% Workshops, Group Work & Practical Exercises
20% Videos & Software

Who Should Attend
This course is designed for those involved with the planning, implementation, and/or supervision of electrical preventive maintenance (EPM) programs for electric power equipment in industrial plants, utilities, and commercial facilities. You should be interested in learning how electrical power distribution equipment and systems operate, and how to maintain and trouble-shoot the equipment safely and effectively.

Course Certificate
Haward Technology certificate will be issued to all attendees completing minimum of 75% of the total tuition hours of the course.

Course Accreditation
Haward Technology's courses/workshops/seminars meet the professional certification and continuing education requirements for participants seeking Continuing Education Units (CEUs) in accordance with the rules & regulations of the International Association for Continuing Education & Training (IACET). IACET is an international authority that evaluates programs according to strict, research-based criteria and guidelines. The CEU is an internationally accepted uniform unit of measurement in qualified courses of continuing education.

Haward Technology has been approved as an Authorized Provider by the International Association for Continuing Education and Training (IACET), 1760 Old Meadow Road, Suite 500 , McLean , VA 22102 , USA . In obtaining this approval, Haward Technology has demonstrated that it complies with the ANSI/IACET 1-2007 Standard which are widely recognized as standards of good practice internationally. As a result of our Authorized Provider membership status, Haward Technology is authorized to offer IACET CEUs for its programs that qualify under the ANSI/IACET 1-2007 Standard.

Haward Technology Middle East will award 3.0 CEUs (Continuing Education Units) for participants who completed the total tuition hours of this program. One CEU is equivalent to ten Professional Development Hours (PDHs) or ten contact hours of the participation in and completion of Haward Technology programs. A permanent record of a participant's involvement and awarding of CEU will be maintained by Haward Technology. Haward Technology will provide a copy of the participant's CEU Transcript of Records upon request.

Course Fee
US $ 3,750 per Delegate. This rate includes Participant's Pack (Folder, Manual, Hand-outs, etc.), buffet lunch, coffee/tea on arrival, morning and afternoon of each day.

Accommodation
Accommodation is not included in the course fees. However, any accommodation required can be arranged by Haward Technology at the time of booking.

Course Instructor
Mr. Walter Schwellnus (UK) ... More

Course Coordinator
Mary Cuesta, Tel: +971-2-44 88 301, Fax: +971-2-44 88 302, Email: mary2@haward.org