Course Details

Objective

By end of course participants will be able to understand

• Understand the components and types of power cables (low, medium, and high voltage cables).
• Comprehend the principles of power cable installation and the factors influencing their performance.
• Recognize common faults and learn effective troubleshooting techniques.
• Conduct proper cable testing using modern tools and techniques.
• Implement preventive maintenance practices to ensure cable longevity and reduce failures.
• Understand cable insulation, grounding, and safety protocols for secure operation.
• Interpret industry standards and regulations for cable maintenance and safety.
• Perform fault location techniques and repair strategies.

Content

Day 1: Introduction to Power Cables and Systems

• • Overview of electrical power cables: types, construction, and materials.
  • Low, medium, and high-voltage cables: applications and characteristics.
  • Cable standards and specifications (IEC, ANSI, and others).
  • Cable terminology and symbols.
  • Design considerations for power cable systems.
  • Cable insulation: types, properties, and degradation factors.

Day 2: Cable Installation and Commissioning

• • Best practices for power cable installation: handling, storage, and laying cables.
  • Splicing and termination methods for different cable types.
  • Earthing and grounding practices for safety.
  • Commissioning procedures and initial testing.
  • Quality control during installation: checking cable integrity.
  • Documentation and reporting for installed systems.

Day 3: Power Cable Testing Techniques

• • Overview of cable testing methods (AC, DC, Tan Delta, and more).
  • Tools and equipment for power cable testing.
  • Insulation resistance testing and dielectric testing.
  • Partial discharge testing.
  • High voltage testing techniques.
  • Understanding results and interpreting test data.

Day 4: Maintenance and Fault Diagnosis

• • Common causes of power cable failure: mechanical, electrical, and environmental.
  • Preventive maintenance practices to extend cable life.
  • Cable monitoring and condition-based maintenance (CBM).
  • Fault diagnosis: detection, location, and analysis of cable faults.

Day 5: Cable Repair and Safety Protocols

• • Techniques for cable repair: splicing, jointing, and re-termination.
  • Overview of cable fault location and repair tools.
  • Safety practices in handling cables and working with high-voltage systems.
  • Industry safety standards and regulations.
  • Risk assessment and mitigation strategies.
  • Review of key learning points and course wrap-up.

NOTE:

Pre-& Post Tests will be conducted.

Case Studies, Group Exercises, Group Discussions, Last Day reviews, and assessments will be carried out.

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Methodology

A highly interactive combination of lectures and discussion sessions will be managed to maximize the amount and quality of information and knowledge transfer. The sessions will start by raising the most relevant questions and motivating everybody to find the right answers. You will also be encouraged to raise your questions and to share in the development of the right answers using your analysis and experiences.  Tests of the multiple-choice type will be made available daily to examine the effectiveness of delivering the course.

Very useful Course Materials will be given.

• 30% Lectures
• 30% Workshops and work presentation
• 20% Group Work& Practical Exercises
• 20% Videos& General Discussions