Transformers and Switchgear Technology for Power Systems

Course summary

Transformers and Switchgear technology has developed enormously in recent years and power distribution network engineers are encountering problems and choices today that are vastly different from those of just a few years ago.

This course is designed to give both experienced and newly qualified engineers a comprehensive overview of the role of transformers and an essential update on the latest switchgear technology to improve decision making for safe operation, maintenance and renewal.

The course covers a range of technical options and develops an understanding of switching phenomena essential for reliable system operation. The technology update will also give you an insight into future techniques and technology, by exploring new practices being developed to enhance system reliability.

This course can be enhanced by attending our one-day Oil Diagnostics and Analysis course.

Course itinerary

Why attend?

Maximise the asset life of your organisations transformer assets

• Develop essential knowledge and skills to implement best practice
• Mitigate against premature deterioration of critical assets
• Reduce the risk of disruptive transformer failure and associated financial losses
• Develop the skills needed to specify and procure vital strategic assets
• Update your knowledge of the latest transformer technology
• Share best practice with leading transformer engineers

Enhance your knowledge of switching phenomena and their impact on switchgear design

• Understand problems and failure modes associated with switchgear
• Maximise asset life and protect your company’s investment in critical switchgear assets
• Minimise the risk that switchgear will fail to operate effectively when critically required
• Develop the skills needed to specify and procure vital strategic assets
• Reduce the risk of disruptive switchgear failure and associated financial loss
• Enhance your ability to create and manage safe and reliable switchgear systems
• Update your knowledge of the latest switchgear technology
• Share best practice with leading switchgear engineers

EA Technology has extensive expertise in transformers and switchgear engineering and asset management, has pioneered condition assessment techniques and equipment, and is a leading centre for forensic investigation of transformer and switchgear faults at all voltages. Our training is delivered by leading specialists in the field.