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.
Key Benefits of Attending
- 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.