Electrical Engineering for Practitioners in the Oil and Gas Industry
Details
After participating in this course, you will be able to:
- Focus on the principles of electrical engineering design methods specific to the oil and gas industry
- Interpret and apply relevant sections of the Canadian Electrical Code
- Gain insights on how to improve the efficiency of electrical equipment
- Apply your understanding of grounding issues relevant to the oil and gas industry
Description
This course is focused on basic electrical engineering concepts and is designed to promote integration of engineering disciplines in the oil & gas industry and to introduce electrical engineering concepts to oil and gas practitioners.
You will study basic electrical engineering design concepts such as fault calculations and protective equipment coordination and become familiar with the electrical single line diagram, area classification concepts, grounding and bonding issues. You will learn how to identify possible areas of vulnerability in your electrical system, how to mitigate the risks to your electrical systems and how to improve the bottom line of your business.
Course Outline
- Area classifications, standards & practices
- Short circuit studies for equipment & relaying
- Grounding
- Load analysis
- Plant utility interface
- Protective devices & relay settings
- Motor protection
- Surge voltage protection
- Application areas in Petro Chem industry
- Energy management & efficiencies
Who Should Attend
Those involved in the oil and gas industry, including:
Electrical Engineers • Project Engineers & Managers • Operations Engineers • Design Engineers • Technicians & Technologists • Facility Engineers • Engineering Consultants
Our goal is to arm engineering and technology professionals with the knowledge and skills to advance their careers in the face of today’s rapidly changing global market. Our training programs offer:
- Professional development for career advancement
- Development of your staff’s skills for productivity enhancement
- Preparation for writing exams required to obtain professional status
- Certification by completing a structured program
- Distance education in the comfort of your own home
- A course for your staff in your own facility
We are a federally incorporated private company and is certified as an educational institution by Human Resources and Skills Development Canada.
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