Description
This course provides an understanding of marine/offshore high and low voltage power systems including statutory regulations, safe operation, protection and fault diagnosis on a wide range of power equipment. It enables candidates to perform advanced HV switching operations on marine/offshore HV networks up to and including 15kV and prepare them for HV authorisation in accordance with their company’s safety rules/regulations. It includes both classroom theory and practical exercises. Upon completion, candidates will be assessed to a competency level suitable for switching and issuing documents for work on all types of circuit.
What you will learn
- Electrical hazards and precautions
- UK and International Marine health and safety regulations
- Understanding the arc blast hazard
- Operational and safety features of switchgear
- Arrangement of marine high voltage systems and switchrooms
- High voltage safety rules
- Key safes and multihasp systems
- Test equipment for proving dead
- Operational procedures
- Earthing of marine systems
- Application of electrical protection on marine power systems
- Control and synchronisation of generators
- Practical exercises