(ELE301.2) Electrical Safety for Plant Personnel
Provide an understanding of the electrical systems and theory behind the equipment and systems.
Description
The Electrical Safety for Plant Personnel training course is designed to provide an understanding of the electrical systems and theory behind the equipment and systems. The training will enhance the plant operators and maintenance technicians understanding of the electrical areas related to operating the power generation equipment. The training integrates a combination of classroom instruction, associated system walk-downs, and practical applications. Operations and maintenance technicians perform functions vital to the safe and efficient operation of a power plant. In order to fulfill their job responsibilities, they require an understanding of the Siemens Energy electrical generator system and its interrelationship with the associated systems of their plant. The goal of the electrical safety for plant personnel training program is to provide this understanding of how to work safely with de-energized electrical systems.
NOTE: This course does NOT meet the requirements to qualify personnel as qualified electrical workers.
Course Content
The following topics are representative of those covered in the course. Actual course content will be customized to the specific plant configuration.
- Introduction
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Course overview
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Definitions and nomenclature
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Safety precautions
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Electrical schematic reading (Space heaters and breaker supply using Siemens Energy Drawings will be covered among general schematic reading)
- Electrical Fundamentals
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Resistance
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Current
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Voltage
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Power (Real and Reactive)
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Inductive Circuits
- Generator Fundamentals
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Generator theory
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Real vs. reactive power
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Excitation systems
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Regulator action
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How electrical fundamentals affect generator construction
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Generator output and system interactions
- Motor Fundamentals
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DC motor theory
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AC motor theory
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Single phase
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Poly phase
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Induction
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Synchronous
- Electrical Systems Fundamentals
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Battery
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Theory and operations
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Transformer
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Theory and operations
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Circuit protection
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Breakers and fuses
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Selective tripping
- Electrical Safety
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Hazards
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Boundaries
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PPE (including the classification of gloves)
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Qualified vs non-qualified
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LOTO
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Grounding
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equipment grounds and why we have them
- Exercises
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Use multimeter
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Use clamp on ammeter
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Use of a Megger
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Perform Live-Dead-Live check (including 4160 Voltage verification)
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Identify where power exists in:
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Breakers
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Motors
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Junction boxes
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Cabinets
Intended Audience: Elec/Ops
PLEASE NOTE: The course length is provided as an estimate only. Actual course length may vary based on student experience level and participation.