About this course
This course provides an understanding of renewable energy industry high voltage power systems including statutory regulations, safe operation, protection and fault diagnosis. It enables candidates to perform advanced HV and LV switching operations on HV networks up to and including 36kV. It also prepares them for HV authorisation in accordance with their company’s safety rules/regulations. It includes both classroom theory and practical exercises.
What you will learn
- Electrical hazards and precautions
- UK & EU health and safety regulations
- Understanding the arc blast hazard
- Introduction to partial discharge
- Causes of electrical accidents
- Operational and safety features of switchgear
- High voltage safety rules
- Key safes and multihasp systems
- Test equipment for proving dead
- Operational procedures
- Application of electrical protection on wind turbine power systems
- Wind turbine power generation and convertor protection
- Practical exercises
Recent reviews
Great course and faculty, instructor very knowledgeable not only in course materials but also in cognitive awareness.
Dave brought incredible energy to every session, which set a highly positive tone for the group,His use of real life situations helped solidify my understanding of the material in real-time. Highly recommend Dave as a tutor! He brings 10/10 energy to every class. He has a talent for moving beyond…Dave brought incredible energy to every session, which set a highly positive tone for the group,His use of real life situations helped solidify my understanding of the material in real-time. Highly recommend Dave as a tutor! He brings 10/10 energy to every class. He has a talent for moving beyond standard lectures.Read more
I had a fantastic learning experience at the Farady Centre whilst being tutored by Dave Jameson. Dave, was extremely knowledgeable and had a unique way of teaching the course where he struck the perfect balance between written and practical learning. At the end of the week I felt very confident…I had a fantastic learning experience at the Farady Centre whilst being tutored by Dave Jameson. Dave, was extremely knowledgeable and had a unique way of teaching the course where he struck the perfect balance between written and practical learning. At the end of the week I felt very confident in the knowledge that I had ascertained.Read more