A face-to-face 2-day course delivered by one of the UK’s leading transformer experts.

Elizabeth MacKenzie has more than 39 years’ experience in transformer design and engineering and sits on the BSI PEL/14 committee for transformers. She is also the Additional Regular Member for CIGRE A2 (Transformers) for the UK and member of CIGRE Working Group A2.68 Failure Survey of Lower Voltage Generator Step Up Transformers installed in Wind farms and Photovoltaic Parks.

Threepwood Consulting have been ENA technical authors for over 10 years helping the Transformer Assessment Panel to update and maintain their suite of transformer standards.

The course is designed to give delegates a solid understanding of transformer applications and operation.

Delegates could be:

Recent entrants to the electricity industry seeking an understanding of transformer functional requirements

     DNOs, IDNOs and ICPs who are specifying transformers and evaluating offers from manufacturers

     Asset owners involved in network design who wish to extend their knowledge in transformer procurement

     Engineers already involved in transformer specification, operation and maintenance who are seeking the next level of knowledge

     Network planners and designers

Cradle to Grave Overview of Transformers, Procurement and Operation comprising:

·        Functional requirements for transformers up to 132kV including distribution, renewable, medium power and earthing transformers

·        Essential legal requirements

·        Preparing specifications for transformers and accessories

·        Test requirements

·        Operational aspects including fault finding or response to alarms and trips

·        Condition monitoring and maintenance

·        Considerations for overloading and managing loss of life

·        Factory evaluation

·        Reviewing tender bids

·        Transformer design review

·        Factory acceptance testing

·        Quality surveillance

·        Transport, storage, installation, pre-commissioning and trial operation

Maintenance of transformer fluids

The course and course materials will be in English.

All delegates will receive:

·       Electronic access to the course slides; and

·       Record of Completion at the end of the course.

The course will account for 12 hours of CPD.

The course registration fee includes tuition, course materials, lunches and refreshments. Delegates will cover their own costs of travel and accommodation.