An Interactive 5-Day Training Course
Transformer Operational Principles , Selection & Troubleshooting
Routine Tests and Diagnostics for Oil Filled Transformers
Course Overview
This GLOMACS Transformer Operational Principles, Selection and Troubleshooting training seminar will explore important aspects of power transformers. Power and distribution transformers are among the most important and most expensive components of power systems; their failure can be very costly and dangerous for other major equipment and personnel alike besides imposing extraordinarily high costs on the electrical installation. The utilization of oil-filled and dry-type transformers are increasingly visible due to their outstanding characteristics
With increasing demand in electrical power and reduction of carbon footprint, new innovative and intelligent transformers have emerged. With the digitalization of substation operations, electrical power transmission and distribution has been more efficient.
The design and operation of any transformer must fulfil specific requirements to withstand the electric, thermal, and mechanical stresses during its service life. Tests and maintenance of transformers according to the relevant standards are intended to ensure that a transformer passing them will give trouble-free service for many years under the conditions it is likely to experience after its installation.
This GLOMACS training seminar will highlight:
- Selection of oil-filled and dry-type transformers
- Ester based oil for new transformers
- Basics of smart digital transformers
- Maintenance and commissioning procedures
- Testing, diagnostics and monitoring technologies
Training Outline
DAY 1: Introduction and Characteristics of Transformers
- General Classification and Types of Transformer
- Transformer Windings, Interconnection of Windings and Tertiary Windings
- Parallel Operation of Transformers and Paralleling Requirements
- Standards for Transformers, Types and Requirements
- Oil-filled and Dry-type Transformers
- Ability to Withstand Short Circuit, Impedance Percentage and Sound Level
DAY 2: Power Transformer Application and Instrument Transformers
- Transformer Oil, Characteristics, Oil Oxidation and Breakdown Voltage
- Effect of Oil Expansion, Breathing Action, Buchholz Relay, Explosion Vents
- Instrument Transformers
- Transformers for Industrial Applications
- Internal and External Cooling of Transformers
- On Load Tap Changer Functionalities
DAY 3: Transformer and Compliance with a Global Warming Potential
- Thermal Performance and Cyclic Rating of Transformers
- Transformer Winding and Core Construction
- Introduction of Smart Transformers
- Ester Base Oils for New Generation Transformers
- Sound and Noise Levels in Transformers
- Gas Insulated Transformers
DAY 4: Transformer Protection, Operation and Maintenance
- Transformer Protection Systems
- Earth Fault and Over-current Protection of Distribution Transformers
- Transformer Components Maintenance
- Condition-based Maintenance for Transformers
- Special Transformer Test and Diagnostic Instruments
- Remote Monitoring of Transformers
DAY 5: Transformer Testing and Troubleshooting
- Troubleshooting Transformer Faults
- Site Acceptance Tests
- Transformer Routine Tests
- Measurement of Winding Resistance and Voltage Ratio
- Sweep Response Frequency Analysis and Tan Delta Tests
- Manufacturer and Transformer Type Tests
- Partial Discharge Tests and Accuracy of Test Reports
- Wrap-up Session, Questions and Answers
Certificates
- On successful completion of this training course, GLOMACS Certificate will be awarded to the delegates
- Continuing Professional Education credits (CPE) : In accordance with the standards of the National Registry of CPE Sponsor, one CPE credit is granted per 50 minutes of attendance
Accreditation
GLOMACS is registered with NASBA as a sponsor of Continuing Professional Education (CPE) on the National Registry of CPE Sponsors. NASBA have final authority on the acceptance of individual courses for CPE credit. Complaints regarding registered sponsors may be submitted to the National Registry of CPE Sponsors through its website: www.learningmarket.org.
All Training Seminars delivered by GLOMACS by default are eligible for CPE Credit.
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About Saudi Glomacs
At Saudi GLOMACS, we specialize in delivering world-class training courses in Saudi Arabia and across various international locations. Our training courses are tailored to meet the unique demands of Saudi Vision 2030 and the Human Capability Development Program, focusing on empowering Saudi citizens and enhancing workforce skills. We offer diverse courses spanning leadership, management, engineering, and technical disciplines to cultivate expertise and drive professional growth. Our flexible learning options—whether in-person, online, or in-house—ensure accessibility and convenience for individuals and organizations alike.
With over 30+ years of experience through the GLOMACS global network, we are committed to delivering innovative, results-driven training solutions. Our expert instructors combine industry knowledge with dynamic teaching methods, fostering practical skill development and long-term career success. By choosing Saudi GLOMACS, you're investing in personal excellence and contributing to the Kingdom’s sustainable economic growth and vision-driven transformation.
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