This RECTUS 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

Objectives

By the end of this RECTUS training course, participants will learn to:

• Describe the various classifications and types of transformer
• Appreciate the importance of transformer maintenance
• Reduction of carbon footprint by installing new generation power transformers
• Classify the transformer cooling methods
• Recognise the merits of transformer designs

The technicians and maintenance staff will be able to comprehend the types, construction, operations, the function of transformers. This will enable them to carry out effective maintenance activities.

This RECTUS training course is suitable for a wide range of professionals but will greatly benefit:

• Electrical Engineers
• Maintenance Technicians
• Electrical Supervisors
• Engineering Professionals
• Managers of the electrical engineering department

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

Rectus attendance certificate will be issued to all attendees completing minimum of 80% of the total course duration.