Transformer Startup and Maintenance - Houston

Experienced field service engineers or technicians whose job responsibilities include commissioning and service of all types of transformers.

The goal of this five-day workshop is to have the student become familiar with transformer styles, general startup procedures and necessary maintenance procedures.

Using classroom and training laboratory exercises, attendees learn how to perform commissioning and maintenance tests on unit substation power transformers.

Students will become familiar with transformer basics such as standard operating principles and standardized terminal markings. Construction characteristics, inspections and tests of dry-type and liquid-immersed transformers will be discussed.

• Insulation resistance measurements
• Power-factor of insulation measurements using Doble M4000; transformer winding, bulk bushings, condenser bushings
• Turns ratio tests
• Inspection of gas pressure, oil temperature, winding temperature, liquid level, primary and secondary pressure-relief devices, cooling fans, oil boosters
• Interpreting gas-in-oil analysis reports

Laboratory Sessions:

• Sampling of insulating fluids
• Sampling of gas expansion space
• Doble M4000 exercises
• Testing a fault-pressure relay
• Troubleshooting fan control

Gaining Access:

Upon arriving at our training centers, follow signage and any other directions you may have received before arriving for your event. Our staff will greet you upon arrival and take you to the appropriate training area. You will be asked to sign in for all events so that we can track building occupants in case of an emergency situation.

What to Wear:

Due to the nature of our training facilities and other events taking place, we ask that you wear business casual (or appropriate PPE if your event requires PPE in lab exercises) while in the facilities. Please do NOT wear shorts, open-toed shoes, or loose clothing that can get caught on equipment in the lab spaces.

Safety:

Our labs are working labs, as well as training and testing spaces. Equipment may or may not be energized with control voltages as well as three phase power. We ask that you do not open or operate any equipment within the facility without discussing with your host. Eaton staff will provide you with information on gathering points, as well as exit paths at the start of your event.

In addition, Eaton can customize training specific for your organization on a variety of other topics. To learn more visit www.eaton.com/electricalworkertraining or email [email protected].

Eaton’s courses offer professional continuing education training credits (CEUs) certified through the Community College of Allegheny County, Pittsburgh, PA.

Please verify your state’s reciprocity agreement for accepting continuing education units from a member state

Cancellations of In-Person offerings made prior to two weeks in advance of the first day of scheduled class will incur a 10% cancellation fee along with any incurred costs to date.

Cancellations of In-Person offerings made within two weeks of the first day of class will incur a 100% cancellation fee. If you cannot attend, contact us at [email protected].

Event Venue & Nearby Stays

Eaton Training Center - Houston, 3413 North Sam Houston Pkwy West, Houston, United States