It will provide a robust foundation of the GCC electricity supply sector, demystifying the terminology, key concepts and the roles and structures within the industry, without using confusing jargon.

By the end of the course delegates will have an appreciation of the dynamics of electrical networks, key technologies, engineering culture, the future challenges that face the industry today and the need for change in the future.

• Electrical engineers and technicians
• Power system operators and controllers
• Maintenance and reliability engineers
• Utility and energy sector professionals
• Project engineers and site supervisors
• HSE personnel working around electrical systems
• Engineering students or new graduates entering the power field
• Non‑electrical technical staff needing basic power network understanding

This interactive Training will be highly interactive, with opportunities to advance your opinions and ideas and will include:

• Lectures
• Workshop & Work Presentation
• Case Studies and Practical Exercise
• Videos and General Discussions

• GCC electrical networks overview – A network’s purpose – The evolution of network structures – The components of a network – How do you get from power station to plug? – The electricity distribution
• Network economics – The regulatory regime – The breakdown of a typical electricity bill – The commercial, safety and other drivers for the GCC industry
• Network principles – The regulatory regime

Transformer

• Definition, role and purpose

• How they work
• Basic construction
• Different types, what they do and what they look like
• What can go wrong – Design, selection, installation and operation – Transformer failures – What are the impacts
• Key considerations for network operators – How does the affect your organisation’s bottom line? – Future issues

Switchgear

• Definition, role and purpose
• Types of switchgear
• Basic network topologies
• What can go wrong – Failures and impacts
• Key considerations for network operators
• Key considerations for network operators – How does the affect your organisation’s bottom line? – Future issues
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Cables and Overhead Lines

• Definitions, roles and purpose
• Examples of different distribution cables and their makeup
• Examples of LV, HV and transmission line construction
• Key considerations for network operators – Planning, construction, installation, operation and maintenance – Common problems with the operational cables of overhead lines – Asset Management perspectives – How does the affect your organisation’s bottom line? – Future issues

Network Culture

• Understanding operational perspectives
• The need for rigorous rules and standards

The Future of Networks

• Change is on the way
• What this means for DNO’s

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