Maintenance of Medium Voltage Switchgear

Course Category : Operations and Maintenance

A specialised training programme focused on maintaining medium voltage switchgear to ensure safe operation, minimise failures, and enhance power distribution reliability.
5 Days | Intermediate to Advanced

Introduction

With the continuous expansion of electrical power networks, medium voltage switchgear plays a critical role in ensuring power continuity and protecting systems from faults. The efficiency of these systems depends on structured maintenance practices that minimise failures and outages. This course provides a technical framework for understanding switchgear components, operational mechanisms, and preventive and corrective maintenance strategies, enhancing operational safety and system reliability in line with international standards..

Targeted Audience

Electrical Engineers
Electrical Maintenance Technicians
Distribution Operators
Operation and Maintenance Engineers
Industrial Safety Supervisors
Power Engineers

Targeted Skills

Understanding MV switchgear components
Performing preventive and corrective maintenance
Electrical fault diagnosis
Applying electrical safety standards
Testing and inspection of MV equipment
Enhancing system reliability

Expected Outcomes

Understand types and components of MV switchgear.
Implement effective maintenance programmes.
Diagnose and resolve common faults.
Apply safety procedures during operation and maintenance.
Improve power distribution system performance.

Training Topics Index

MV definition and classifications
Types of switchgear (AIS, GIS, RMU)
Main components
Electrical operating principles
Role in power distribution

Circuit breakers
Insulation systems
Protection relays
Current and voltage transformers
Control and monitoring systems

Maintenance scheduling
Visual and mechanical inspection
Insulation resistance testing
Early fault detection
Maintenance documentation

Common faults
Fault detection techniques
Repair procedures
Post-maintenance testing
Emergency fault management

Electrical safety procedures
MV work environments
IEC and IEEE standards
Permit to Work (PTW)
Electrical risk management

Course Features

Updated and Interactive Content
Hypothetical Examples and Case Studies
Pre- and Post-assessments to Measure Impact
Verified Certificate with a QR Verification Code