Practising engineers, graduates, technicians and industry newcomers who need to rapidly gain experience of Transmission Switchgear Technology, also those seeking to refresh and update their knowledge.

To provide a working introduction to Transmission Switchgear Technology and the engineering issues involved.

• OCBs

1. Bulk Type
2. Minimum Volume Type
3. Mechanisms
4. Arc Control
5. Voltage Control
6. Maintenance Routine
7. After Fault Maintenance

1. Construction
2. Mechanisms
3. Interrupters
4. Voltage Grading
5.  
6. Transient Suppression
7. High Pressure Air Systems

1. History
2. Theory of 145kV equipment
3. Mechanisms
4. Construction
5. Maintenance

1. Properties of SF6
2. Interruption Mechanisms
3. Construction
4. Gas Handling
5. Component Parts

1. Earthing
2. Temporary Earth
3. Design
4. Safety Issues

1. Possible Scenarios
2. Update
3. Environmental Issues
4. Costs

As each topic is covered the underlying philosophy and, engineering and procedural issues, will be explored in a practical and participative manner.

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