Electrical & Power Engineering · 5 Days · Public · Al-Khobraa certified · From USD 4,500
Overview
Power and distribution transformers are among the most important and most expensive components of power systems, their failure can be very costly and dangerous for other major equipment and personnel alike besides imposing extraordinarily high costs on the electrical installation.
Learning Objectives
Describe the various classifications and types of transformer
Appreciate the importance of transformer maintenance
Analyze the various transformer test results
Classify the transformer cooling methods
Recognize the merits of transformer designs
Understand the principles of operation and construction of the various types of transformer
Identify the different components in the transformers
Appreciate the testing and maintenance procedures for transformers
Be familiar with construction of the transformer, transformer winding connections and cooling systems
Recognize the effects of transformer off-load and on-load tap changers
Comprehend site acceptance tests for newly installed transformers
Who Should Attend
This course is designed for electrical engineers, maintenance technicians, electrical supervisors, and other professionals seeking to strengthen their capability in this area.
Electrical Engineers
Maintenance Technicians
Electrical Supervisors
Engineering Professionals
Managers of the electrical engineering department
Course Outline
Day 1 — Introduction, General Principles, and Classification
General classification and types of transformer
Transformer windings, the interconnection of windings and tertiary windings
Parallel operation of transformers and paralleling requirements
Standards for transformers, types, and requirements
Day 2 — Transformer Constructional Details
Transformer oil, characteristics, oil oxidation, and breakdown voltage
Effect of oil expansion, breathing action, Buchholz relay, explosion vents
Instrument transformers
Transformers for Industrial Applications
Day 3 — Transformer Features and Thermal Performance
Thermal performance and cyclic rating of transformers
Transformer electromagnetic forces radial and axial
Transformer winding and core construction
Transformer tanks, radiators and tank Losses
Day 4 — Transformer Operation and Maintenance
Distribution voltage adjustment, off-load and on-load tap changing
Earth fault and over-current protection of distribution transformers
Transformer components maintenance
Condition-based maintenance for transformers
Day 5 — Transformer Testing and Troubleshooting
Troubleshooting transformer faults
Site acceptance tests
Transformer routine tests
Measurement of winding resistance and voltage ratio
Accreditation
Al-Khobraa certified. On completion delegates receive an Al-Khobraa certificate of achievement.
Are your electrical engineering courses accredited?
Yes. Our electrical and power engineering programmes are delivered under internationally recognised accreditation bodies. Al-Khobraa holds Saudi commercial registration, qualifying us to deliver for government entities and regulated-sector operators including SEC-affiliated projects.
Is high-voltage safety training included in your courses?
Yes. Our electrical programmes emphasise NFPA 70E safety standards and regional electrical safety codes applicable to high-voltage environments, ensuring delegates meet both international and Saudi regulatory expectations.
Can electrical power training be delivered in-house at our facility?
Yes. All electrical and power engineering programmes can be customised and delivered at your site anywhere in Saudi Arabia. Please enquire for a proposal and we will tailor scope, schedule, and delivery language to your team's needs.
Do your courses cover smart grid and renewable integration topics?
Yes. Our catalogue includes smart grid technologies, SCADA systems, power system protection, and renewable energy grid integration — directly relevant to Saudi Arabia's Vision 2030 energy mix targets and the expansion of the national grid.
Are courses available in Arabic for Saudi national engineers?
Yes. Al-Khobraa offers native bilingual delivery in Arabic and English. Electrical engineering programmes can be conducted fully in Arabic to support Saudization targets and the development of Saudi national talent in the power sector.