Upon completion of this course the participant will be able to:

• Get familiarized to the different types of Pumps the range of their applications
• Understanding basics of pumping stations
• Understand substation and electrical power system equipments and components
• Have knowledge on switchgears including isolators, circuit breakers etc.
• Learn specifications, design, selection, construction, testing, and maintenance of switchgears
• Do switchgear selection and maintenance
• Learn proper maintenance and performance assessment of switchgears.

Pumps find extensive use in almost all Industries like Oil & Gas industries, Refineries, Petrochemical plants, Pumping Stations and many other applications. Understanding of how to operate the pumps & select its components and electrical systems correctly as well as knowing the appropriate maintenance and troubleshooting methods are vital for trouble free plant operation.

This is an introductory course to understand the basic components of the electrical power system and components for Water Pumping Stations. The course is aimed at building knowledge related to Switchgears and their design, specifications, selection, construction, testing and maintenance.

Module 1

• Basics of Pumps and Pumping Stations
• Classification, Types of Pumps
• Operating characteristics
• Priming, Cavitations
• power requirement for pumping
• Pumping Station Schematics
• Pumping Station Components
• Switchgear
• Locations, Housing
• Types, Classification
• Functions, Safety

Module 2

• Circuit Breakers
• Circuit Breaker Fundamentals
• Fault Clearing Process
• Specifications of CB
• Classification by quenching Media
• Working and details of various types of Circuit Breakers

Module 3

• Isolators
• Construction material
• Technical details
• Switchgear Panels Tests
• Type tests
• Routine tests
• Acceptance tests
• Failure and Maintenance, and Tests of Circuit Breakers
• Preventive Measures for Avoiding CB Failures
• Stringent quality checks during manufacturing
• Condition monitoring checks during service
• Breaker operation checks
• Details of CB Tests

Module 4

• Maint. Schedule
• Protection Systems
• Common Tests
• Differential relays
• Under voltage relay
• Retrofitting of CBs
• Failure of Circuit Breaker
• Technical Specifications

Module 5

• SWITCHGEAR UPKEEP
• Background & Technical Definitions
• Potential problems with switchgear
• Modifications
• Precautions for reducing the risk of switchgear failure and injury
• Fault clearance
• Failure Modes of OCB
• Condition-based maintenance
• Frequency of maintenance
• Diagnostic Testing

Electrical and Power engineers, Project Engineers, Maintenance Engineers and Supervisors and operating staff of electrical sub stations will find this course very useful for enhancing their knowledge related to electrical systems, components and switchgears.