Electrical Engineering for Non-Electrical Engineers
About This Class
- 17 – 19 April
- Hilton Hotel / Online
- 13 Lessons
The knowledge of electrical engineering has become essential to successfully utilize the electrical energy and operate the electrical equipment not only for the electrical engineers but also for non-electrical engineers. In this course important aspects of electrical engineering required for nonelectrical engineers and the operating principles of some commonly used electrical devices will be covered.
It also includes an explanation of energy engineering terms, an understanding of electrical energy cost and tips on improvement of electrical energy intensity in the industrial and commercial environment as well as providing discussion on the generation of electricity from renewable sources.
The trainer will cover all facets of electrical engineering, including the latest maintenance techniques, and guidelines and rules that ensure the sustainable and safe operation of relevant equipment. Attendees will learn how to select and size all electrical equipment. They will also learn how to specify the main maintenance activities required for all electrical equipment. In addition, the course will cover thoroughly all the compliance concepts associated with electrical equipment.
The course leader relies on a highly interactive training method to enhance the learning process. This method ensures that all the attendees gain a complete understanding of all the topics covered. The training environment is highly stimulating, challenging, and effective because the attendees will learn by case studies which will allow them to apply the material taught to their own workplaces.
Local Fee
R 17,999
International Fee
$ 1,300
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Why You Should Attend
By the end of the course attendees will:
- Gain an understanding of the operating characteristics of all electrical equipment
- Learn about utility generation, transmission and distribution
- Understand the practical steps in selection, installation and commissioning of electrical systems
- Master all the diagnostic techniques and inspections required of critical components of electrical equipment
- Understand thoroughly all the tests required for the various types of electrical equipment
- Determine all the maintenance and troubleshooting activities required to minimize electrical equipment downtime and operating cost
- Learn how to select electrical equipment by using the performance characteristics and selection criteria
- Equipment Codes and Standards: Learn all the codes and standards applicable for electrical equipment
Day 1
Introduction to Electrical Engineering
• Basic electrical units
• Circuit arrangement
• Alternating current relation
• Transformers
• Voltage terminology and standards
• AC circuit theory
• Single phase and three phase systems
• Inductance, capacitance, and impedance
• Active power, reactive power, and power factor
• Examples
• Introduction
• Types of disturbances
• Power quality monitoring
• Power quality mitigation techniques
• Generators
• Transformers
• Motors
• Capacitors
• Switchgears
• Electrical construction materials
Day 2
System Design Philosophy
• Fundamentals of power generation, transmission, and distribution
• Substation concept
• Overhead vs. underground cables
• One-line diagrams
• Design procedure
• Design current
• Nominal setting of protection
• Correction factor
• Current-carrying capacity
• Thermal constraints
• Load characteristics
• Load study/possible loads
• Ampacity tables
• Voltage regulation calculations
• Introduction to South African Electrical Code requirements
• Key relevant sections of the South African Electrical Code
Day 3
Fault Calculation, Safety and Protection System Fundamentals
• Electric shock levels
• Lightning strike prevention and surge protection
• Effects of inadequate earthing
• Overloading
• Active, incipient, passive, transient, asymmetrical
• Phase & earth faults
• Revision of simple formulae
• Calculation of short circuit MVA & fault currents
• Case Studies
• Physics of Lightning
• Electrical Surges due to Lightning
• Lightning Waveforms
• Lightning Protection Systems (Evaluation and Selection)
• Lightning Protection of Electricity Supply Systems
• Lightning Protection for Buildings
• Causes and mitigation of surges
• Ways by which surges couple into electrical circuits
• Principles of surge protection and commonly used devices
• Graded surge protection
• Relative merits of different types of surge protection devices for sensitive instrumentation
• Surge protection of telemetry and data communication systems
Who should attend
- Maintenance Engineers
- Mechanical Engineers
- Operations Managers
- Engineering Managers / Technicians
- Civil Engineers / Architects
- Project Engineers / Design Engineers
- Plant Engineers
- Industrial Engineers
- Systems Engineers
- Computer Engineers
- Mine Engineers
- Process Engineers
- Surveyors / Structural Designers
- Facility Managers
- Energy Advisors & Consultants
- Inspectors & Municipal Personnel
Professor J. Walker
Professor J. Walker is the director of a technologies company that specializes in consultation on High Voltage insulation testing as well as the supply of test equipment for High Voltage applications. He is a Doctor of Technology graduate from the Vaal University of Technology, completed in 2005 with a thesis titled “Diagnostic Evaluation of Water Tree Aged XLPE-Insulated Cables”.
He started with a Higher National Diploma in Electrical Engineering acquired at Vaal Triangle Technikon where he later worked as a lecturer in the Department of Power Engineering after completing his Bachelor of Technology Degree. In 2005 Professor Walker was appointed as Associate Professor at Vaal University, and subsequently the head of the Institute for High Voltage Studies, a position he held until his retirement the following year.
He has over the years acquired field and academic experience; he also published a number of articles and journals on electrical power systems, and has presented a number of papers at local and international conferences.