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Conformity & Acceptance Testing of Switchgear

This Two Day Interactive workshop on critical aspects of Switchgear Testing whether in

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Factory, at an independent lab or Factory Acceptance Testing, conducted by an internationally reputed testing expert, for the first time in the GCC is meant for engineers and managers from Manufacturers, Utilities, Consultants, Large users and Academicians!

Dates *Pay less

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June 20th and 21st, 2012*, Before April 25th, 2012

Venue

The Conference Centre Business Village Al Maktoum Road Deira, Dubai UAE

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TPS Management Consultants 225, Business Village B PO Box 14033 Dubai UAE +971 4 2395520 manager@tpsworld.com

Testing Philosophy & Roles

Testing is the only accepted method to establish the absolute ability of Switchgear and Substation equipment to provide uninterrupted protection and control in a power system. While manufacturers develop products to optimize the cost and use of materials, a strong emphasis is needed to put on the products ability to withstand the testing before its accepted by the client or put into operation. Manufacturers submit the equipment to type tests and get a report of compliance issued by a recognized laboratory. Type tests are specified in technical standards like the IEC and required to be done in the few high accuracy testing laboratories all over the World. After passing the type tests, production units must undergo routine factory tests to ensure that each unit supplied conforms to the same standard of quality and reliability. After placing an order, discerning users, and/or their appointed consultants, insist on witnessing the type tests at the lab and the routine tests at the factory premises or both - before accepting the same. Users accept products only after these are tested as per internationally accepted standards. It is important that products are designed and built with an ability to withstand test and the tests are conducted to the mutual satisfaction of both the supplier and the user. For that, obviously, both the sides must be up to date with knowledge of the need, scope and limitations of the tests, the testing equipment, the standards and the testing process. This knowledge must be 100% neutral and ideally delivered by a source that represents neither a manufacturer, nor the user and not even the testing laboratory.

What is different here?

The workshop is uniquely designed to be an opportunity to gain knowledge of your exact and individual testing needs, concerns, issues and questions, personally from an accomplished expert who has over 30 years of uninterrupted expertise in every aspect of switchgear testing. Rather than a stock of endless slides and a monologue of gogglable information, the workshop will address your unique needs in a scientific process. The registered participants are encouraged to send their specific questions in advance for the expert to develop content tailored to exact need of the group. Thus workshop will, thus, be your ideal opportunity to learn exactly what you need to learn, whether you are >> A designer who is seeking knowledge to ensure that the product will pass the conformity tests, >> An end user or consultant, wishing to be equipped with knowledge of what to focus on during testing, or >> A member on either side of the FAT process to ensure that the test results are to the mutual satisfaction of all

Broad Scope DAY 1

Introduction to Electrical Testing and Equipment Specification Applicable IEC Standards for LV circuit breakers and switches MV and HV circuit breakers, Switches and isolators LV and MV Switchgear Assemblies Other Sub Station Equipment

DAY 2
Type and Routine Testing External and Factory Testing Testing Philosophies Testing Procedures Setting up a Test process Equipment, Instruments and Measurements Interpretation of Results and Potential points of conflict Support Mechanism Conclusion Follow Up Plan

Country and Regional Issues

Who should attend

The program will benefit engineers, managers & technocrats from Power Generation, Transmission and Distribution Utilities, Manufacturers, Large Consumers, Consultants, Designers, Technical & Academic Institutions.

What you will receive

Each participant shall receive: An exact written solution to his individual testing questions, Material for self-study, A CD with all the presentations, and A Certificate of completion

Where and When

The workshops will be conducted on June 20th and 21st, 2012 The venue is the world class training facilities at the Conference Centre Business Village situated in the very heart of Dubai on the Al Maktoum road and close to the Dubai International Airport as well as the Deira City Centre. Dubai Business Village is located near Al Maktoum Bridge; close to the Dubai International Airport and overlooking the Dubai City Clock Tower. This prestigious Conference Centre is known for its ambience ideally suited for an adult learning atmosphere.

The Workshop Leader

Sergio Feitoza Costa, M. Sc
Sergio has 30 years of experience on high power and high voltage testing laboratories substations equipment, design, development, specification and simulation of high power tests. Sergio was the Chairman (1990-1994) of the Technical Committee 32 - Fuses of IEC - International Electro technical Commission. He is currently member of the CIGRE WG A3.24 International - Simulation and calculations in substation equipment and also member of IEC working group SC 17 C / WG31: Guidelines for extending the validity of such tests in metal-enclosed switchgear. Sergio participated in all the phases of the design, construction and operation of the biggest South American testing laboratories in Brazil He was the manager of CEPELs (14 laboratories including high voltage, high power, equipment for explosive atmospheres, materials and calibration). He also chaired groups the area of generation and cogeneration from renewable sources and renewable. In 2010 he developed the conceptual project for the implementation of a new Brazilian laboratory high power and high voltage laboratory 2500 MVA. He is the coordinator of the Brazilian Standardization Commission for High Voltage Fuses and coordinated the CE-24: 301.04 Fire Protection Facilities Generation and Transmission of Electricity. Sergio provides consulting services to manufacturers in developing new products and for the optimization of the design of equipment for substations. He develops and implements customized software for the simulation of internal arc tests, temperature rise tests and short time current tests. Sergio has conducted more than 200 courses and seminars, open and "in company" all over the World. He will be available in the Middle East through TPS Management Consultants

About The Organizers

The Powerful Solutions owned by TPS Management Consultants, is an organization sharply focused on bringing the worlds best and 100% neutral knowledge for dissemination and sharing with Engineers, Managers and CEOs in the region. Sharply focused on the Energy & Power sector, it is our mission to engage only the very best experts in their respective field. TPS is committed to delivering global solutions for local electrical utilities, manufacturers and consultants through a spectrum of our knowledge dissemination events. An important part of our integrated services is offering need based and result oriented robust training courses especially tailored to the regional needs. With our world class in house training facilities, we not only bring you the finest material and content but deliver it in an ambience which is ideally suited for an adult learning atmosphere. TPS is headed by Ravinder Bhan, who is a well-known name in the power and energy sector for over 28years including the last 10years in the GCC. He will be personally directing this course and ensuring delegate satisfaction and expectations.
Please send your registration for the program to: Ms. Merin Mariyam Rinu TPS Management Consultants 225, Business Village B, Deira P : 14033, Dubai-UAE. T : +971 4 2395520 M: +971 55 9266168 E : manager@tpsworld.com W: www.tpsworld.com