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Start-up, Commissioning & Testing of Electrical Systems

An Interactive 5-Day Training Course

Start-up, Commissioning & Testing of Electrical Systems

Methods of Electrical Equipment and Substation Commissioning and Testing with Digital Instruments

NASBA
Classroom Schedule
Date Venue Fees
06 - 10 Jul 2026 Abu Dhabi $ 5,950
27 - 31 Jul 2026 Muscat $ 5,950
16 - 20 Nov 2026 Dubai $ 5,950
21 - 25 Dec 2026 Singapore City $ 5,950
28 Dec - 01 Jan 2027 London $ 5,950
04 - 08 Jan 2027 Dubai $ 5,950
Online Schedule
Date Venue Fees
16 - 20 Nov 2026 Online $ 3,950

Introduction

This Start-up, Commissioning and Testing of Electrical Systems training course has been designed to provide a clear and perfect understanding of principles of commissioning and electrical installation.

Equipment readiness for a commercial service is proven by testing all its functions under different conditions. ‘Do not believe, until it is proven’ is the key to successful testing and satisfactory operation of electric systems. Equipment is finally proven when it is energized and tested on load during the start-up (first energisation).

Errors missed in previous stages of the project are discovered in the commissioning. During testing, the engineers are exposed to high and low voltages and currents. To prevent injuries and damages, they must be trained to fully understand the processes and plan all steps of the commissioning.

This GLOMACS training course will highlight:

  • Commissioning planning, process and procedures
  • Commissioning inspections
  • Commissioning /maintenance tests
  • Start-up or first energisation
  • The safety aspect of commissioning

Objectives

This training course covers all aspects of testing in electrical systems, performed during construction or maintenance. It considers the practical understanding of a variety of tests and prescribes how to plan and implement them carefully. The final stage is the start-up or first energisation when equipment is connected to the system under load conditions.  

At the end of this training course, participants will learn to:

  • Understand the testing process
  • Plan and prepare for testing
  • Plan and carry out inspections
  • Perform primary and secondary injections
  • Plan the first energisation
  • Perform phasing tests
  • Consider safety aspects during testing

Training Methodology

This Electrical Engineering training course will ensure that participants will receive thorough training on the subjects covered by the training course outline, with the instructor utilising a variety of proven adult learning teaching and facilitation techniques. Training course methodology will include audio and video PowerPoint presentation.

The training course is designed to have an interactive format to maximize delegate participation. Questions and answers sessions are encouraged throughout the course. The case studies are tailored to the attendees' needs and various examples from practice will be discussed in problem-solving workshop sessions.

Organisational Impact

Upon completion of the training course, the organizational impact would be:

  • Train staff to be able to carry out testing and commissioning
  • Make the participants aware of equipment testing either during project construction or maintenance
  • The course will allow delegates to interact and gain knowledge from shared experience
  • The staff will understand the concept of the equipment testing and appreciate its importance in the operation and maintenance of an electrical power system
  • Awareness of safety during testing and commissioning

Personal Impact

On successful completion of this training course delegate will be able to understand:

  • Learn the testing process
  • Understand a step by step approach of the commissioning
  • Have a comprehensive understanding of testing of HV and LV equipment
  • Gain knowledge of the first energisation
  • Understand the safety aspects of commissioning & testing

Who should Attend?

This GLOMACS training course is suitable for a wide range of professionals but will greatly benefit:

  • Testing Engineers / Technicians
  • Maintenance Engineers / Technicians
  • Managers of Engineering departments
  • Consulting Engineers / Technicians
  • Project Engineers
  • Safety Professionals
  • Others who want a solid preparation in testing & commissioning
Course Outline
Day 1

Importance of Start-Up, Commissioning and Testing of Electrical Systems

  • Definition of Start-up, Commissioning and Testing
  • Pre-commissioning Procedures
  • Reasons for Start-up, Commissioning and Testing
  • Substation Commissioning – Gas Insulated Substation
  • Managing Commissioning with IEC 61850 and GOOSE
  • Earthing System including Clean Earth, Intrinsic Safe Earth and Planet Earth
  • Major Components of GIS Substations
  • GIS with Vacuum Interrupter
Day 2

Commissioning Test Equipment (CPC 100, Omicron 356, CIBANO, ARCO, TESTRANO) and Circuit Breakers including Instrument Transformers

  • Types of Tests and Equipment for Commissioning
  • IR test, Primary Injection Test, Secondary Injection Test
  • HV Test, AC Hipot Test, DC Hipot Test and Connections
  • Infrared and Partial Discharge Monitoring
  • Circuit Breaker Functional Tests
  • Tests for SF6 Circuit Breaker
  • SF6 Management
  • Construction and Test for Current Transformer and Voltage Transformers
Day 3

Commissioning Test Equipment for Transformers Integrity

  • Transformer Noise
  • Commissioning Test and Test Equipment for Power Transformers
  • Functional Tests for Power Transformer
  • Vector Group of Transformer
  • Transformer Oil Characteristics and Tests
  • Sweep Frequency Response Analysis (SFRA) Test Significance
  • Tan Delta Test and Polarization Index
  • Transformer Protection with Multi-functional Numerical Relays
Day 4

Commissioning Test for Earthing and Lightning Systems

  • Importance of Earthing
  • Network Earthing
  • Neutral Earthing Resistors
  • Restricted Earth Fault
  • Sensitive Earth Fault
  • Lightning Protection Systems
  • Commissioning Testing for Protection
  • Numerical Relays Functionalities
Day 5

First Energization and Commissioning Documentation

  • Battery Charger Commissioning Tests
  • Commissioning Switching Plans
  • Managing the First Energisation
  • Switching Plans
  • Soak Tests and Phasing Tests
  • Commissioning Certificates
  • Wrap-up Q & A Session
Certificates
  • On successful completion of this training course, GLOMACS Certificate will be awarded to the delegates. Continuing Professional Education credits (CPE): In accordance with the standards of the National Registry of CPE Sponsors, one CPE credit is granted per 50 minutes of attendance.
Providers

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KHDA
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What Our Clients Say

It was an educative course. It gave me great insight on commissioning and testing of equipment and plant. I was also introduced to numerous useful testing tools.

- Iwegbovie Sonny-Epelle
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