Introduction

This program is designed to provide specialized knowledge and hands-on skills for safely cleaning and maintaining network and line equipment operating at 400/220 kV. Participants will learn essential practices for ensuring system reliability, minimizing outages, and maintaining high standards of occupational safety and electrical security.

Objectives

• Understand the operational principles of 400/220 kV network and line equipment.

• Identify safe cleaning methods and materials for high-voltage systems.

• Implement best practices to maintain equipment efficiency and prevent contamination.

• Learn the importance of coordination and planning in cleaning operations.

• Adhere to safety protocols and regulatory standards.

Target Audience

• Electrical maintenance engineers and technicians.

• Substation and transmission line operators.

• Safety officers in electrical utilities.

• Professionals responsible for high-voltage equipment maintenance.

Outlines

Day 1: Overview of High-Voltage Network Equipment

• Introduction to 400/220 kV network and line equipment.

• Function and significance of transformers, insulators, and circuit breakers.

• Effects of contamination and pollution on equipment performance.

Day 2: Contamination Types and Effects

• Understanding various contaminants (dust, oil, salt, etc.).

• Impact of contamination on high-voltage equipment.

• Methods to assess contamination levels.

Day 3: Cleaning Principles and Techniques

• Fundamentals of cleaning high-voltage equipment.

• Wet and dry cleaning methods.

• Selecting appropriate cleaning agents for different materials.

Day 4: Safety Measures in Cleaning Operations

• Electrical safety procedures for high-voltage systems.

• Lockout/tagout (LOTO) processes.

• Use of Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) in cleaning operations.

Day 5: Tools and Equipment for Cleaning

• Overview of cleaning tools (e.g., brushes, air blowers, water jet systems).

• Inspection and maintenance of cleaning tools.

• Demonstration of tool usage for cleaning line and network equipment.

Day 6: Cleaning Substation Equipment

• Techniques for cleaning insulators, bushings, and transformers.

• Removing oil spills and other contaminants.

• Best practices for substation cleaning.

Day 7: Cleaning Overhead Lines and Towers

• Safe access and cleaning of transmission towers.

• Cleaning methods for conductors and insulators.

• Challenges and solutions in different environments (e.g., urban, coastal).

Day 8: High-Voltage Cleaning Standards and Regulations

• Industry standards for cleaning operations.

• Regulatory compliance in cleaning 400/220 kV equipment.

• Case studies on non-compliance consequences.

Day 9: Planning and Coordination of Cleaning Activities

• Scheduling cleaning operations to minimize system downtime.

• Coordination with operations and safety teams.

• Documentation and reporting of cleaning activities.

Day 10: Inspection and Quality Assurance

• Post-cleaning inspection procedures.

• Ensuring cleaning quality and equipment reliability.

• Continuous improvement in cleaning practices.