An Interactive 5-Day Training Course
Advanced Training for Switchgear (SF6, Medium Voltage and Vacuum Circuit Breaker (VCB))
Construction, Operation, Characteristics and Testing
Course Overview
This training course on Advanced Training for Switchgear (SF6, Medium Voltage and Vacuum Circuit Breaker (VCB)) will include the various tests for circuit breakers. The arc quenching principle determines the type and operation of a circuit breaker. The common medium voltage circuit breakers are usually gas insulated which is sulfur hexafluoride or SF6 and the vacuum interrupter type. The tests for SF6 gas include the dew point test and the purity test. Being gaseous leakage gases are imminent, and gas leakage detectors or sniffers are used to locate the leakage gas. Since sulfur hexafluoride or SF6 is declared as a greenhouse gas and with a very high global warming potential, alternative gases and gas mixtures to SF6 gas is an ongoing development.
The vacuum circuit breaker technology is making inroads towards a maintenance free circuit breaker which is very efficient and reliable. Outdoor high voltage circuit breakers like the live tank and dead tank are now replaced by the vacuum interrupter technology. As for the indoor gas insulated switchgears in incorporate the clean air technology. For a safe, accurate and secured operation of the circuit breakers under fault conditions, instrument transformers and digital numerical relays are included in the circuitry.
This GLOMACS training course will highlight:
- Arc quenching techniques in an SF6 circuit breaker
- The dew point test and the purity test using gas analyzers
- Arc extinguishing techniques in a vacuum circuit breaker
- Medium voltage vacuum circuit breakers with clean air
- Routine tests for circuit breakers
Training Objectives
At the end of this training course on Advanced Training for Switchgear (SF6, Medium Voltage and Vacuum Circuit Breaker (VCB)), you will learn to:
- Understand the operation of the SF6 circuit breaker
- Analyze the dew point and purity tests
- Learn the medium voltage vacuum circuit breaker technology
- Vacuum technology incorporating clean air
- SF6 alternative gases
Who should Attend?
We encourage the staff involved in the operation, planning, design, and maintenance of power systems to attend this training course. This GLOMACS training course is suitable to a wide range of professionals but will greatly benefit:
- Project Engineers/Managers
- Electrical Engineers/Technicians
- System Operators
- Design Engineers
- Asset Engineers/Managers
About Saudi Glomacs
At Saudi GLOMACS, we specialize in delivering world-class training courses in Saudi Arabia and across various international locations. Our training courses are tailored to meet the unique demands of Saudi Vision 2030 and the Human Capability Development Program, focusing on empowering Saudi citizens and enhancing workforce skills. We offer diverse courses spanning leadership, management, engineering, and technical disciplines to cultivate expertise and drive professional growth. Our flexible learning options—whether in-person, online, or in-house—ensure accessibility and convenience for individuals and organizations alike.
With over 30+ years of experience through the GLOMACS global network, we are committed to delivering innovative, results-driven training solutions. Our expert instructors combine industry knowledge with dynamic teaching methods, fostering practical skill development and long-term career success. By choosing Saudi GLOMACS, you're investing in personal excellence and contributing to the Kingdom’s sustainable economic growth and vision-driven transformation.
Training Outline
DAY 1: The Arc Extinguishing Technology in the SF6 Circuit Breaker and Relevant Tests
- Construction of the puffer and self-blast interrupters
- SF6 gas leakage detectors
- Dew point test with gas analyzers
- Methods of testing gas purity
- Contact resistance tests
- On-line monitoring of SF6 moisture and gas build-up
DAY 2: SF6 Gas Replacements and Alternatives including New Innovations
- The need to replace SF6 gas due to the greenhouse gas an global warming potential
- The future of SF6 gas
- Available alternatives for SF6 gas
- The AirPlus technology
- Eco efficient gas for gas insulated switchgears
- Emergence of the eco friendly clean air
DAY 3: Operations of the Vacuum Circuit Breakers and Relevant Tests
- Components and operations of a vacuum circuit breaker
- Transient recovery voltage and arc extinguishing
- Vacuum circuit breakers installed in the gas insulated substation
- Contact types and contact resistance testing
- Integrity test of a vacuum interrupter
- Vacuum interrupters with clean air installed in gas insulated substations
DAY 4: Operations of the Circuit Breakers with Digital Numerical Relays and Instrument Transformers
- The digital numerical relays narration
- Applications of the digital numerical relays
- Instrument transformers for metering and protection
- Classifications and characteristics of current transformers
- Voltage instrument transformers including capacitance voltage transformers
- Non-conventional instrument transformers (NCIT)
DAY 5: Digitalization of Circuit Breakers with Artificial Intelligence (AI) and Internet of Things (IoT)
- Integrated digitalization of new medium voltage circuit breakers
- Artificial Intelligence in digital relay protection
- Digitally enabled SureSet and EvoPac circuit breakers
- Other digitally enabled switchgears and equipment
- Wrap-up session
Certificates
- On successful completion of this training course, GLOMACS Certificate will be awarded to the delegates
- Continuing Professional Education credits (CPE) : In accordance with the standards of the National Registry of CPE Sponsor, one CPE credit is granted per 50 minutes of attendance
Accreditation
GLOMACS is registered with NASBA as a sponsor of Continuing Professional Education (CPE) on the National Registry of CPE Sponsors. NASBA have final authority on the acceptance of individual courses for CPE credit. Complaints regarding registered sponsors may be submitted to the National Registry of CPE Sponsors through its website: www.learningmarket.org.
All Training Seminars delivered by GLOMACS by default are eligible for CPE Credit.
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