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OVERHEAD LINES: MAINTENANCE AND CONSTRUCTION

Location

Dubai, UAE

Date

From Date: 27-Jan-2025
To Date: 31-Jan-2025

Duration

5 days

Language

ENGLISH

Discipline

CIVIL ENGINEERING

Introduction

This course on Overhead Lines: Maintenance and Construction provides practical knowledge and skills necessary for the maintenance and construction of overhead power lines. Participants will learn the essential techniques, safety protocols, and industry standards required to work efficiently and safely in the overhead line sector. The course will cover key aspects of line construction, inspection, repair, and maintenance, ensuring participants understand both theoretical and hands-on approaches to managing overhead lines.

Objective

By the end of the course, participants will be able to understand

Understand the basic principles of overhead line construction and maintenance.
Gain knowledge of the tools, equipment, and materials used in overhead line work.
Learn safety practices and protocols for overhead line installation and maintenance.
Develop skills in line inspection, fault diagnosis, and troubleshooting.
Understand the standards and regulations governing overhead line work.

Audience

Electrical engineers and technicians working with overhead power lines.
Maintenance personnel involved in the repair and upkeep of overhead lines.
Construction workers or supervisors in the power line industry.
Safety officers and anyone interested in enhancing their knowledge of overhead line safety and practices.

Content

Day 1: Introduction to Overhead Lines

Overview of power transmission and distribution networks.
Types of overhead lines and their components.
Materials used in line construction (conductors, insulators, poles, and supports).
Basic principles of electrical power transmission.

Day 2: Tools and Equipment for Overhead Line Work

Overview of tools and machinery for line construction and maintenance.
Safety equipment and protective gear for overhead line workers.
Introduction to line construction vehicles and equipment handling.

Day 3: Safety Procedures and Standards

Safety protocols in overhead line construction and maintenance.
Risk assessment and hazard identification.
Emergency response procedures and first-aid practices.
Industry standards and regulations (e.g., OSHA, IEEE) for line work.

Day 4: Construction Techniques and Installation

Step-by-step process of overhead line installation.
Pole setting, conductor stringing, and attachment of hardware.
Line sag, tension, and clearance considerations.

Day 5: Maintenance, Fault Diagnosis, and Troubleshooting

Routine maintenance practices for overhead lines.
Common faults in overhead lines and how to detect them.
Troubleshooting techniques for damaged lines.

Certificate

Define Management Consultants Certificate of course completion will be issued to all attendees.

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 own questions and to share in the development of the right answers using your own analysis and experiences. Tests of multiple-choice type will be made available on daily basis 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

Course Details