• Distribution Transformer: Types of Transformers and functions, Specification and Selection of DTs, Design and Performance Characteristics, Testing, Quality Control, Erection and Commissioning, Operation and Maintenance.
• Instrument Transformers: Design of CVTs (Capacitor Voltage Transformers), IVTs (Inductive Voltage Transformers), CTs, Insulation design, Quality concepts, Quality checks, Tests, Erection and Commissioning, Failure analysis.
• Insulators: Types of Insulators, Components, Testing’s (Mechanical, Electrical, Thermal and Other tests), Insulator Selection, Handling Installations and Trouble Shootings
• Surge Arresters: Concepts of Metal oxide Arresters, Polymer arresters, Zinc oxide arresters, Application of Surge arresters up to 420kV, Testing aspects, Arresters for transmission line protection, Pollution behavioral aspects of metal oxide arresters.
• Electrical Cables: Manufacturing process, Design of Conductors, Insulations, Armouring, Outer Sheeting, Quality, Cable laying and Installation, Electrical Stress, Generalized Installation.
• Capacitors: Reactive power control, Reactive power management, Definition and origin of low power factors, Types of power factors, Effect of harmonics. Installation of APFC panel, Testing and Quality control, VAR support and power factor correction.
• Switch Gears and Control-Gears
• Energy Meter: Metering Applications and Key Features, Installation Audits Requirements Field Testing Requirement, Growing meters technology, Revenue Protection, Regulatory requirements, Remote meter readings, prepayment technology, Load managements
• Latest trends in Distribution Equipment and International Practices.
• Field Visit - Sub Station Visit.
