The Safe Operation Of High Voltage Power Systems On Wind Turbines
(Authorized Person) (WT4)
(WT4) COURSE DESCRIPTION
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. The course also prepares them for HV authorization in accordance with their company’s safety rules/regulations. It includes both classroom theory and practical exercises.
COURSE CONTENT:
• 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 converter protection
• Practical exercises
Who should attend?
Engineers, Supervisors and Technicians with responsibility for the electrical operation of on/offshore wind turbines. Candidates with limited electrical experience may find it beneficial to attend the S9 course, which serves as a practical precursor to this course.
Certifications
Candidates who successfully complete the course and both theoretical and practical assessments will receive The Faraday Centre competence certificate. Candidates who fail will receive The Faraday Centre attendance certificate.
Assessment
Duration
Course dates
- 12/06/2023 – 16/06/2023
(Spaces limited)
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18/09/2023 – 22/09/2023
(Spaces available)Additional dates available upon request.
COST
NOK 25,000 per candidate
(Not including accommodation)