Advanced Training for Switchgear (SF6, Medium Voltage and Vacuum Circuit Breaker (VCB))

This training will ensure that participants will receive thorough training on the subjects covered by the training course outline with the instructor utilizing a variety of proven adult learning teaching and facilitation techniques. Each participant will receive a copy of the comprehensive training notes. The presenter will outline and discuss the topics using computer displays, videos and power point presentation.

At the end of this training course, you will learn to:

• Understand the operation of the SF6 circuit breaker
• Analyze the dew point and purity tests
• Learn the medium voltage vacuum circuit breaker technology
• Vacuum technology incorporating clean air
• SF6 alternative gases

We encourage the staff involved in the operation, planning, design, and maintenance of power systems to attend this training course. This Gulf Rowad Advanced Training for Switchgear training course is suitable to a wide range of professionals but will greatly benefit:

• Project Engineers/Managers
• Electrical Engineers/Technicians
• System Operators
• Design Engineers
• Asset Engineers/Managers

Organisational Impact

On successful completion, the organizational impact would be: 

• Develop a structured outlook and understanding of arc extinguishing technologies
• Systematic operational of the self-blast and puffer type SF6 interrupters
• New generation vacuum interrupter technology
• Understanding the alternatives to SF6 gases
• Familiar with routine tests for circuit breakers

Personal Impact

Upon successful completion of this training course delegate will be able to:

• Understand the operational principles of the SF6 and vacuum circuit breakers
• Carry out the dew point and purity tests of as SF6 circuit breaker
• Appreciate the methods of testing circuit breakers
• Comprehend the significance the clean air vacuum technology
• Ability to perform the relevant routine tests for circuit breakers