CIRCUIT BREAKERS & SWITCHGEARS

Design, Operation, and Maintenance for Electrical Safety and Reliability”

Course Schedule

Date Venue Fees (Face-to-Face)
16 – 20 Feb 2025 Doha, Qatar USD 3495 per delegate
13 – 17 Apr 2025 Manama, Bahrain USD 3495 per delegate
16 – 20 Jun 2025 Dubai, UAE USD 3495 per delegate
03 – 07 Aug 2025 Muscat, Oman USD 3495 per delegate
07 – 11 Sep 2025 Kuwait USD 3495 per delegate
16 – 20 Feb 2025 Doha, Qatar USD 3495 per delegate

 

Course Introduction

Circuit breakers and switchgears are critical components of electrical power systems. Their proper selection, installation, and maintenance ensure system reliability, personnel safety, and asset longevity. As power networks grow more complex, understanding the technical and operational aspects of these devices is essential for electrical engineers and maintenance teams. This five-day training course is designed to provide deep insights into the operation, specification, testing, and maintenance of both low and high-voltage switchgears and circuit breakers. Participants will enhance their troubleshooting skills and gain confidence in managing modern power distribution systems.

Course Objectives

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

  • Understand the types, construction, and working principles of circuit breakers and switchgears
  • Interpret technical data and ratings for equipment selection
  • Apply international standards and best practices in operation and maintenance
  • Perform routine inspections and diagnostic testing
  • Identify common faults and implement troubleshooting procedures
  • Ensure safe switching, protection coordination, and load management
  • Evaluate insulation and arc-quenching technologies.

Why you Should Attend

  • Gain expert-level understanding of both HV and LV switchgear systems
  • Learn practical testing and inspection procedures used in the field
  • Improve the reliability and safety of your electrical installations
  • Stay current with modern technologies, standards, and trends
  • Reduce unplanned outages and costly equipment failures.

Intended Audience

This program is designed for:

  • Electrical Engineers and Technicians
  • Maintenance Supervisors and Plant Engineers
  • Utility and Substation Operators
  • Safety Inspectors and Electrical Consultants
  • Power System Design Engineers.

Individual Benefits

Key competencies that will be developed include:

  • Equipment diagnostics and condition assessment
  • Switching strategy and breaker coordination
  • Fault analysis and response
  • Regulatory and technical documentation interpretation
  • Electrical risk mitigation

Organization Benefits

Upon completing the training course, participants will demonstrate:

  • Improved safety culture and operational compliance
  • Extended equipment life and reduced replacement costs
  • More effective outage planning and downtime response
  • Strengthened technical capabilities across electrical teams
  • Standardized maintenance and testing processes.

Instructional Methdology

The course follows a blended learning approach combining theory with practice:

  • Technical Lectures – Concepts, diagrams, and design principles
  • Case Studies – Field failures, maintenance records, root cause analysis
  • Visual Demonstrations – Switchgear construction, breaker disassembly
  • Group Work – Fault diagnosis and protection coordination exercises
  • Interactive Q&A – Troubleshooting and knowledge reinforcement

Course Outline

 COURSE OUTINE

Detailed 5-Day Course Outline

Training Hours: 7:30 AM – 3:30 PM
Daily Format: 2–3 Learning Modules | Coffee breaks: 09:30 & 11:15 | Lunch Buffet: 01:00 – 02:00

Day 1: Introduction to Power Systems and Switchgears

Module 1: Electrical Power System Overview (07:30 – 09:30)

  • Basics of generation, transmission, and distribution
  • Load types and system configurations

Module 2: Switchgear Fundamentals (09:45 – 11:15)

  • Classifications: LV, MV, HV switchgear
  • Indoor vs. outdoor configurations

Module 3: Circuit Breaker Principles (11:30 – 01:00)

  • Operating principles and classifications
  • AC vs. DC breakers and standard functions

Module 4: IEC & IEEE Standards (02:00 – 03:30)

  • Key standards and technical references

Day 2: Construction, Function & Arc Interruption

Module 5: Circuit Breaker Types and Design (07:30 – 09:30)

  • Air, oil, SF6, and vacuum circuit breakers
  • Fixed vs. withdrawable breakers

Module 6: Arc Interruption Mechanisms (09:45 – 11:15)

  • Arc formation and quenching
  • Arc chute and insulation materials

Module 7: Operating Mechanisms (11:30 – 01:00)

  • Spring-charged, magnetic, hydraulic actuation

Module 8: Switchgear Components and Accessories (02:00 – 03:30)

  • CTs, PTs, relays, and busbars

Day 3: Maintenance and Testing Procedures

Module 9: Maintenance Planning (07:30 – 09:30)

  • Inspection schedules and risk-based maintenance

Module 10: Diagnostic Techniques (09:45 – 11:15)

  • IR thermography, contact resistance, timing tests

Module 11: Breaker Testing Methods (11:30 – 01:00)

  • Primary/secondary injection, insulation resistance tests

Module 12: Documentation and Reporting (02:00 – 03:30)

  • Test forms, trends, and asset history tracking

Day 4: Faults, Safety & Coordination

Module 13: Fault Types and Root Cause Analysis (07:30 – 09:30)

  • Phase-to-phase, phase-to-ground, internal failures

Module 14: Arc Flash Hazards and Safety (09:45 – 11:15)

  • PPE, labeling, clearance, and safe racking procedures

Module 15: Protection and Coordination (11:30 – 01:00)

  • Relay and breaker coordination, time-current curves

Module 16: Emergency Procedures and Isolation Protocols (02:00 – 03:30)

  • Lockout/tagout, fault clearance, and system restoration

Day 5: Integration, Design, and Workshop

Module 17: Load Studies and Breaker Sizing (07:30 – 09:30)

  • Calculation methods and derating factors

Module 18: System Layout and Design Considerations (09:45 – 11:15)

  • Substation layouts, feeder arrangements

Module 19: Case Study – Switchgear Failure Investigation (11:30 – 01:00)

  • Fault analysis and corrective action planning

 

Module 20: Final Workshop & Certification (02:00 – 03:30)

  • Team analysis presentations and course wrap-up

Certification

Participants who complete the program will receive a Circuit Breakers & Switchgears, recognizing the development of practical and strategic financial expertise.

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