Course Snippet
This intensive two-week program provides electrical engineers, technicians, and maintenance professionals with the expertise to maintain, diagnose, and optimize electrical power systems. Covering high- and medium-voltage systems, predictive diagnostics, condition monitoring, and safety compliance, the course equips participants with practical tools to reduce downtime, improve reliability, and align with modern standards in power distribution and smart grid technologies.
Introduction
Electrical power systems are the backbone of industrial operations, utilities, and infrastructure. Their failure can result in costly downtime, safety hazards, and energy inefficiencies.
This training program bridges foundational electrical maintenance with advanced predictive diagnostics, focusing on real-world applications in power distribution, switchgear systems, protective relaying, and smart grid integration. Participants will engage in case studies, simulations, and hands-on exercises that reflect current industry practices and future challenges.
Course Objectives
By the end of this program, participants will be able to:
- Apply proven methods for inspecting, testing, and maintaining electrical power systems.
- Implement predictive diagnostic techniques (condition monitoring, thermal imaging, partial discharge testing).
- Safely manage high- and medium-voltage equipment, including switchgear and protective devices.
- Integrate predictive maintenance with reliability engineering practices.
- Identify and troubleshoot faults in industrial and utility systems.
- Align maintenance practices with international safety and compliance standards.
- Develop an action plan for improving system uptime and extending asset lifecycle.
Target Audience
This program is designed for:
- Electrical engineers and technicians
- Maintenance engineers and supervisors
- Power distribution and utility engineers
- Reliability engineers and asset managers
- Plant engineers in oil & gas, petrochemicals, and manufacturing
- Facility managers responsible for electrical systems
Course Outline (Two Weeks – 10 Training Days)
Week 1 – Foundations & System Maintenance
Day 1: Fundamentals of Electrical Power Systems
- Structure of power generation, transmission, and distribution
- Key components: transformers, switchgear, cables, circuit breakers
- Overview of maintenance strategies: corrective, preventive, predictive
Day 2: High- & Medium-Voltage Systems Maintenance
- Maintenance practices for HV/MV equipment
- Safety procedures & lock-out/tag-out standards
- Practical inspection and testing methods
Day 3: Condition Monitoring Techniques
- Vibration analysis, thermography, ultrasonic testing
- Online/offline testing of insulation
- Data interpretation for predictive insights
Day 4: Switchgear & Circuit Breaker Maintenance
- Types of switchgear and operating mechanisms
- Protection schemes and relays
- Testing, calibration, and preventive maintenance
Day 5: Protective Relaying & Fault Analysis
- Relay coordination and settings
- Fault detection and isolation techniques
- Case study: analyzing power system failure
Week 2 – Predictive Diagnostics & Reliability Engineering
Day 6: Predictive Diagnostics Applications
- Partial discharge testing
- Oil analysis for transformers
- Real-time monitoring systems integration
Day 7: Reliability Engineering for Electrical Systems
- MTBF, MTTR, and reliability indices
- FMEA & risk-based maintenance planning
- Reliability-centered maintenance (RCM) framework
Day 8: Smart Grids & Renewable Integration
- Smart grid fundamentals & predictive maintenance role
- Challenges in integrating renewables (solar, wind)
- Cybersecurity considerations in digital grids
Day 9: Safety, Compliance & Standards
- International codes and standards (IEC, IEEE, NFPA, OSHA)
- Electrical safety audits & compliance checklists
- Incident prevention and emergency response
Day 10: Capstone Project & Practical Workshop
- Group project: design a predictive maintenance plan for a sample power system
- Hands-on troubleshooting scenarios
- Presentations, peer review, and certification assessment
Duration
- Length: 2 weeks (10 training days, 6–7 hours per day)
- Delivery: Classroom, virtual live, or hybrid
- Format: Lectures, case studies, simulations, workshops, and project work
Instructor Information
Delivered by certified electrical engineers and maintenance experts with decades of field experience in power systems, predictive diagnostics, and international safety compliance.
FAQs
Q1: Do I need prior experience with predictive diagnostics?
No. The course begins with fundamentals and builds up to advanced applications.
Q2: Will practical sessions be included?
Yes. Participants will engage in workshops, simulations, and a capstone project.
Q3: What certification will I receive?
Graduates earn a Certificate in Electrical Power Systems Maintenance & Predictive Diagnostics.
Q4: How is this different from general electrical maintenance training?
This program emphasizes predictive diagnostics and reliability engineering, preparing participants for the future of smart and sustainable power systems.
Conclusion
This two-week training program equips professionals to manage and modernize electrical power systems using advanced predictive diagnostics and reliability frameworks. By combining safety compliance, predictive maintenance, and real-world case studies, it ensures participants leave with practical, actionable skills that boost uptime and system efficiency.
