By the end of this course, participants will be able to:

• Identify and mitigate hazards in electrical power systems
• Conduct testing and commissioning of key electrical equipment
• Diagnose faults using modern inspection and testing tools
• Apply predictive and preventive maintenance strategies effectively
• Troubleshoot failures in generators, transformers, and control systems

• Electrical engineers and technicians in industrial/commercial sectors
• Maintenance staff in oil and gas processing facilities
• Plant electricians responsible for troubleshooting
• QA/QC professionals focused on electrical inspections

1. Understanding Electrical Equipment

• Testing and troubleshooting methodologies
• Use of electrical drawings and meters
• Circuit continuity tests
• Commissioning standards and procedures

2. Condition Monitoring for Electrical Equipment

• Condition-based and reliability-centered maintenance
• Insulation resistance and hi-pot testing
• Transformer oil diagnostics and system monitoring
• Grounding system evaluation

3. Generator Fundamentals, Maintenance, and Troubleshooting

• Principles of AC generators and voltage regulation
• Synchronization and load sharing in diesel generators
• Diagnosing voltage issues and operational faults
• Generator testing and maintenance protocols

4. Circuit Breaker and Transformer Maintenance and Testing

• Maintenance of air, vacuum, SF6, and oil breakers
• Transformer cooling and loss analysis
• Transformer oil testing and fault identification
• Testing protective devices

5. UPS, Rectifiers, Inverters, and Battery Maintenance

• Overview of UPS and inverter technologies
• Battery charging and discharge safety
• Troubleshooting rectifiers and power supply units
• Maintenance plans for power continuity

6. Electrical Inspection and Testing Techniques

• Inspection standards for electrical installations
• Operation of test equipment (megger, oscilloscope, etc.)
• Identifying common mode failures
• Group exercises on practical inspection cases

7. Interpreting Drawings and Developing Job Plans

• Reading single-line and control schematics
• Understanding standard electrical symbols
• Safety codes and hazardous area classification
• Creating job plans based on drawings

8. Open Session and Practical Applications

• Real-world case studies on electrical issues
• Group troubleshooting exercises
• Final Q&A and wrap-up discussion

The course combines various teaching methods, including instructor-led presentations, group discussions, case study analyses, and assessments through quizzes and a final exam to engage participants and ensure they understand and retain the material.