Course Objectives:

• Refresh your knowledge of the basic theory of transformers
• Understand the principles of operation of the transformer
• Identify the different features of power transformers, distribution transformers and instrument transformers
• Appreciate the principles of transformer design, ratings, windings, core structure and materials, insulation and cooling methods, insulation and lifetime
• Be familiar with construction of the transformer, transformer winding connections
• Recognize the effects of transformer load changes and off-load and onload tap changers
• Utilize thermal limits and loading guides of transformers
• Analyze transformer failure modes
• Perform transformer maintenance and transformer testing

Course Outline:

• Transformer construction
• Transformer Principles and classification
• Circuitry and cooling
• Tap changers
•  Transformer connections
• Special transformers
• Reactors
•  Transformer maintenance

Who Can Benefit?

• This program is recommended for experienced electrical technicians, supervisors and engineers involved with the operation and maintenance of transformers