COURSE OVERVIEW:

Electrical metering is the critical interface between power providers and consumers, serving as the basis for financial transactions and system management. This course provides a technical examination of the hardware and logic that define modern metering systems, from traditional electromechanical units to advanced smart meters. Participants will explore the components that enable the precise measurement of energy consumption and the principles of data transmission that support the "Smart Grid" infrastructure.

The scope of this training addresses the design and installation of metering circuits, including the integration of current and voltage transformers in high-power applications. It covers the technical nuances of multi-tariff metering, demand management, and the recording of power quality parameters. The curriculum provides a detailed focus on the accuracy classes of metering components, ensuring that participants can select and verify equipment that meets the stringent requirements of utility and industrial standards.

Coverage includes the implementation of communication protocols such as Modbus and DLMS/COSEM for remote data retrieval. Attendees will learn to identify and mitigate various forms of meter tampering and technical errors that lead to revenue loss. By combining theoretical metering principles with practical installation and auditing strategies, the course equips professionals with the expertise required to manage accurate and secure metering systems in complex electrical networks.

COURSE OBJECTIVES:

After completion of this course, the participants will be able to:

• Explain the operating principles of induction and electronic meters.
• Identify and describe the function of all internal metering components.
• Differentiate between various accuracy classes for meters and CTs.
• Design and wire metering circuits for single and three-phase systems.
• Implement Advanced Metering Infrastructure (AMI) and Smart Meters.
• Utilize communication protocols for remote meter reading (AMR).
• Identify and troubleshoot common metering errors and faults.
• Detect and prevent meter tampering and unauthorized energy use.
• Configure multi-tariff and time-of-use metering schedules.
• Perform site audits to verify metering system integrity.
• Interpret metered data for load profiling and demand management.
• Ensure compliance with utility regulations and international standards.

TARGET AUDIENCE:

This course is intended for Metering Technicians, Utility Revenue Officers, Electrical Inspectors, and Facility Managers responsible for energy billing.

TRAINING COURSE METHODOLOGY:

A highly interactive combination of lectures, discussion sessions, and case studies will be employed to maximize the transfer of information, knowledge, and experience. The course will be intensive, practical, and highly interactive. The sessions will start by raising the most relevant questions and motivating everybody to find the right answers. The attendants will also be encouraged to raise more of their questions and to share in developing the right answers using their analysis and experience. There will also be some indoor experiential activities to enhance the learning experience. Course material will be provided in PowerPoint, with necessary animations, learning videos, and general discussions.

The course participants shall be evaluated before, during, and at the end of the course.

COURSE CERTIFICATE:

National Consultant Centre for Training LLC (NCC) will issue an Attendance Certificate to all participants completing a minimum of 80% of the total attendance time requirement.