COURSE OVERVIEW

This practical and highly-interactive course includes various practical sessions and exercises. Theory learnt will be applied using our state-of-the-art simulators.
This course is designed to provide participants with a detailed and up-to-date overview of ABB Gas-Insulated Switchgear (GIS) Operation and Maintenance. It covers the advantages of GIS over conventional switchgear and its basic components and functions; the types of GIS operating mechanism and electrical protection systems; the importance of gas insulation in GIS; the gas monitoring, handling procedures, safety precautions and its maintenance; the GIS mechanical components and the importance of GIS maintenance; and the routine, preventive and corrective maintenance including maintenance planning, scheduling and records management.
During this interactive course, participants will learn the GIS testing, GIS commissioning procedures, GIS troubleshooting and fault analysis; the circuit diagram, schematics, fault identification, isolation, repair and replacement procedure; the importance of safety in GIS operation and maintenance and the hazards associated with it; and the safety procedures during operation and maintenance including personal protective equipment (PPE), emergency procedures and safety regulations and standards.