WORKSHOP OVERVIEW EE200
Practical Troubleshooting of Electrical Equipments
and Control Circuits

Workshop Title
Practical Troubleshooting of Electrical Equipments and Control Circuits

Workshop Date/ Venue
April 26 – 30, 2009/Coral Meeting Room, Kings Gate Hotel, Abu Dhabi, UAE

Workshop Reference
EE200

Workshop Duration/Credits
Five days / 3.0 CEUs

Workshop Description
No matter how complete or expensive an electrical system is, the components of the system begin to deteriorate as soon as they are installed and failure of some component in the system will ultimately result. If deterioration is not checked, it can cause electrical failures and malfunctions. In addition, load changes or circuit alterations may be made without overall design coordination, which can result in improper selection of equipment, or settings of protective devices, or wrong trip units installed in the circuits. There are certain definite and logical methods and procedures in locating the source of trouble on electrical equipment. Experience indicates that in most cases where the exact trouble spot is not determined, it is because the troubleshooter has not applied his or her knowledge properly.

Blown fuses, overload contacts, open contacts, short circuits, burned out coils, and grounds are responsible for most electrical circuit failures. These problems should be relatively easy to find and correct. Many of the more “sophisticated” systems fail because of some minor adjustment problem that requires more information than has been furnished to all the repair people. Records indicate that this type of failure is infrequent. The larger and more complicated system usually fails for the same reasons as the smaller and less complicated system: dirty contacts, open circuits, blown fuses, burned out coils, faulty grounds, broken limit arms, or some other mechanical aspect relating to the electrical operation.

This workshop covers the troubleshooting of all types of apparatus and equipment found in the electrical power systems serving industrial and commercial facilities, large institutional complexes and office buildings, and utility type substations and generating plants. The workshop provides practical information on the troubleshooting of electrical equipment and control circuits for the maintenance personnel who install and care for such equipment.

This workshop utilizes a state-of-the-art Electrical Troubleshooting Simulation software, where participants will actually troubleshoot electrical faults. The software will allow participants to operate the circuit, take meter readings, remove wires, replace components and other troubleshooting activities. Participants will actually solve multiple faults on a highly realistic circuit simulation of an electric motor consisting of numerous relays, switches, lights, solenoids, limit switches, reversing starter with overloads, push buttons, step down transformer, and safety switch. Further, multimeters, clamp-on meters, ammeters, megohmmeters, proximity voltage meters, hand-held oscilloscopes and other meters will be thoroughly discussed as plant electrical troubleshooting tools. This workshop concentrates on both safety and efficiency to achieve the ultimate goal of savings through the reduction of lost production time.

Workshop Objectives
Upon the successful completion of the workshop, participants will be able to:

• Learn the various troubleshooting methods and procedures related to accurate wiring of circuits and connections

• Become aware of the different troubleshooting instruments and tools associated to electrical equipments such as voltmeter, series ohmmeter, megger, and etc
• Characterize several devices, symbols, and circuits in accordance to wires and terminal numbering
• Recognize the aspects of three-phase motor starters through magnetic overload relay and typical starting methods
• Employ various procedures for troubleshooting AC motors and starters in line with motor terminal identification and connection diagram
• Determine the process for troubleshooting direct current machines such as direct current generator, right hand rule, electric generators and motors
• Discuss the power electronic components through several troubleshooting variable speed drives
• Identify the methods of troubleshooting switches, circuit breakers, and switchboards according to overloads and fault protection
• Implement the different procedures for troubleshooting control circuits and become aware of the element of ladder logic circuits

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

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

Who Should Attend
This workshop is suitable for electrical power managers, engineers, superintendents, supervisors, foremen, technicians and those who are involved in the design, engineering, operation, maintenance and control of the electric power system or anyone interested in obtaining a working knowledge and skill on troubleshooting electrical equipment and control circuits.

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

Workshop 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.

Workshop Fee
US $ 3,750 per Delegate. This rate includes Participant’s Pack (Folder, Manual, Hand-outs, etc.), buffet lunch, coffee/tea on arrival, morning & 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 ti m e of booking.

Workshop Director
Mr. Chris Peters, PE (UK) ... More  

Workshop Coordinator
Teri Tinio, Tel: +971-2-44 88 301, Fax: +971-2-44 88 302, Email: teri@haward.org