COURSE OVERVIEW:

Electrical assets, specifically motors and transformers, are the critical nodes of industrial power systems. This course provides a hands-on, practical approach to monitoring the health and performance of these vital components. It moves beyond theoretical concepts to demonstrate the actual tools, techniques, and diagnostic procedures used in the field to identify insulation breakdown, winding faults, and cooling system failures before they result in expensive downtime or safety hazards.

The scope of this training involves the practical application of electrical testing and monitoring technologies. Participants will engage with Motor Current Signature Analysis (MCSA), insulation resistance testing, and Dissolved Gas Analysis (DGA) for transformers. The course focuses on the "how-to" of data collection, emphasizing safety protocols and the correct use of diagnostic instruments. Participants will learn how to interpret complex test results to make definitive maintenance recommendations for both low voltage and high voltage electrical equipment.

Coverage includes the physical inspection of transformers, including oil sampling and thermal imaging of bushings and cooling fins. For motors, the course covers mechanical-electrical interactions, such as air gap eccentricity and rotor bar integrity. By the end of this practical program, attendees will have the confidence and skills to perform essential condition monitoring tasks, analyze the results accurately, and manage a comprehensive electrical asset health program.

COURSE OBJECTIVES:

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

• Perform essential electrical tests on induction motors and transformers.
• Utilize Motor Current Signature Analysis (MCSA) to identify rotor faults.
• Interpret Insulation Resistance (IR) and Polarization Index (PI) results.
• Conduct professional oil sampling for transformer Dissolved Gas Analysis (DGA).
• Apply Infrared Thermography to identify hot spots in electrical connections.
• Diagnose mechanical versus electrical vibration in rotating motors.
• Evaluate transformer health through acidity and dielectric strength tests.
• Identify the early signs of partial discharge in high voltage equipment.
• Utilize Ultrasound technology to detect arcing and tracking in cabinets.
• Develop a practical condition monitoring schedule for electrical assets.
• Integrate electrical health data into a centralized reliability report.
• Implement safety "Best Practices" for live and de-energized testing.

TARGET AUDIENCE:

This course is designed for Electrical Maintenance Technicians, Electrical Engineers, Condition Monitoring Specialists, Reliability Engineers, and Substation Supervisors.

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.