Transformer Management 1
Transformer Management 1 (TM1) is intended to lay a strong foundation for those who are in any way responsible for transformer maintenance. Students will gain a basic understanding of transformers, oil and electrical tests, maintenance principles, and the importance of a reliable electrical power system.
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Credits you will earn: 2.05 CEU | 20.5 PDH | 20 NETA CTD
What You’ll Learn
Transformer Management 1 (TM1) offers a series of nine courses that will lay a solid foundation for those who are responsible for transformer maintenance.
You will leave this course with practical knowledge about:
- Transformer management from a reliability perspective
- Chemical and electrical tests
- Industry standards and their application
- Transformer maintenance solutions
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December 9-13, 2024 – Enroll Now!
What’s Included:
- Live online or in-person format
- Real-world case studies and discussion
- Industry credits (2.05 CEU/20.5 PDH/20 NETA CTD)
- Access to course recordings for 12 months
- Copy of Transformer Maintenance Guide, 3rd edition
- Transformer moisture calculator
Who is it for?
- Maintenance Technicians
- Reliability Specialists
- Facility Managers
- Electrical Maintenance professionals
- Anyone responsible for electric power mainenance
Course Content
Transformer Management 1 is the first step in obtaining the Master Transformer Maintenance Professional Certification awarded by SDMyers. More information regarding the Certifications available from SDMyers can be found in the file repository section of the course. Purchase the Learning Plan “Transformer Management 1” to take all 9 individual courses that make up that entire course. Purchasing as the Learning Plan saves $200!
Introduction to Reliability Centered Maintenance
This course is designed to create awareness of transformer management from a reliability perspective.
This course is a 2 hour course which earns .20 CEU / 2 PDH / 2 NETA CTD
Transformer Components and Functions
This course will identify transformer components and subcomponents. It will describe the functions of the components and the elements of design that affect maintenance including core configuration, winding type, conductor material, solid insulation type, cooling, and oil preservation.
This course is a 2 hour course which earns .20 CEU / 2 PDH / 2 NETA CTD
Solid Insulation Life and Aging
This class will cover the importance of the solid insulation in transformers. Attendees will take an in-depth look into the mechanical strength of the paper , and will understand that maintaining mechanical strength of the solid insulation is critical to extending the life of the transformer.
This course is a 2 hour course which earns .20 CEU / 2 PDH / 2 NETA CTD
Insulating Liquids
This course will cover the four functions of insulating liquids in transformers. It will identify the aging mechanism of mineral oil, understand the use of inhibitor, and cover the application of alternate fluids.
This is a 2.5 hour course which earns .25 CEU/2.5 PDH / 2.5 NETA CTD
Oil Tests and Interpretation
This course will cover sampling and inspection practices for fluid filled transformers. It will cover routine and non-routine tests that can be performed and will identify industry standards for these tests.
This course is a 2.5 hour course which earns .25 CEU / 2.5 PDH / 2.5 NETA CTD
Moisture in Transformers
This course will address the problems created by moisture in transformers. It will cover percent saturation, percent moisture by dry weight, and why those responsible for transformer maintenance need to understand the importance of managing moisture in their transformer fleet.
This course is a 2-hour course which earns .20 CEU / 2 PDH / 2 NETA CTD
Dissolved Gas Analysis (DGA) & Furans
This course will cover the scope of DGA and the formation and sources of dissolved gases in mineral oil immersed transformers. It will review the interpretation tools and guidance of the IEEE standards. It will cover how to identify furan content and how to understand furan testing.
This course is a 2.5 -hour course which earns .25 CEU / 2.5 PDH / 2.5 NETA CTD
Electrical Testing
This course will cover the various field electrical tests performed. It will cover a description of the test, the purpose of each test, and how to interpret the results. This class includes several case studies for real-world examples.
This course is a 2.5-hour course which earns .25 CEU / 25 PDH / 2.5 NETA CTD
Applied Transformer Maintenance
This course will cover the importance of extending the reliable life of the transformer by mechanical maintenance, electrical maintenance, and fluid maintenance. It will cover the corrective processes used in extending the life of the insulation system of the transformer. It will compare/contrast these oil processes and their performances.
This course is a 2 1/2 -hour course which earns .25 CEU / 2.5 PDH / 2.5 NETA CTD