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

To provide a comprehensive understanding of Distribution Switchgear Technology and the engineering issues involved.

1. History
2. Overview

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

1. History
2. Theory
3. Construction
4. Mechanisms
5. Maintenance

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

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

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

Course delivery will be by lectures in an interactive environment.

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

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