COURSE OVERVIEW:

The ability to rapidly diagnose and rectify electrical faults is essential for minimizing industrial downtime and ensuring operational safety. This course provides a technical framework for "Root Cause Analysis" (RCA) and systematic troubleshooting, focusing on the logical isolation of faults in complex power and control circuits. Participants will explore the mechanics of "Fault Progression," learning how to distinguish between nuisance trips and critical hardware failures within motor starters, variable speed drives, and PLC interfaces.

The scope of this training addresses the full spectrum of industrial components, including switchgear, transformers, and automated control loops. It covers the technical nuances of "Circuit Tracing," focusing on the interpretation of schematic diagrams and the utilization of advanced diagnostic tools such as oscilloscopes and power quality analyzers. The curriculum provides a detailed focus on "Safe Troubleshooting" practices, ensuring that participants can conduct energized and de-energized testing without compromising personnel or equipment integrity.

Coverage includes the implementation of predictive maintenance data to identify incipient failures before they result in unplanned outages. Attendees will learn to troubleshoot "Intermittent Faults," analyze "Protection Relay" logs, and resolve "Communication Errors" in networked control systems. By combining logical deduction with hands-on technical exercises, the course equips professionals with the expertise required to restore electrical systems to full functionality with speed and precision.

COURSE OBJECTIVES:

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

• Define a "Systematic Troubleshooting" methodology (6-Step approach).
• Identify "Common Faults" in motors, contactors, and control relays.
• Utilize "Schematic Diagrams" and "Logic Charts" to trace faults.
• Apply "Safe Isolation" (LOTO) procedures during diagnostic work.
• Utilize "Multimeters," "Clamp Meters," and "Meggers" for fault finding.
• Diagnose "Variable Frequency Drive" (VFD) fault codes and parameters.
• Troubleshoot "PLC I/O" modules and field device loops.
• Identify "Power Quality" issues such as sags, swells, and harmonics.
• Perform "Root Cause Analysis" (RCA) on failed electrical components.
• Troubleshoot "Control Circuit" logic errors and "Sneak Paths."
• Analyze "Event Recorders" and "Fault Logs" from digital relays.
• Implement "Corrective Actions" to prevent fault recurrence.

TARGET AUDIENCE:

This course is intended for Maintenance Electricians, Automation Technicians, Electrical Supervisors, and Plant Engineers.

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.