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Instrumentation and Control
Electrical Engineering Fundamentals for Facilities Engineers
This course applies core electrical engineering principles to oil and gas facilities, helping facilities engineers work confidently with electrical systems. Individual and group problem solving covers transformers, motors, generators, one-line diagrams and equipment protection. Standby power, electrical safety and hazardous area identification are also included.
- Discipline
- Instrumentation and Control
- Level
- Foundation
- Duration
- 5 days
- Formats
- Classroom, In-house
Every course can be delivered in-house and tailored to your organisation.
Who should attend
Facilities personnel who interface with electrical power systems, including project and operations staff and electrical engineers new to oil and gas.
What participants will be able to do
- Apply basic electrical concepts such as power factor and impedance
- Interpret one-line diagrams and distribution arrangements
- Explain transformer and motor operation and selection
- Coordinate protection devices for electrical equipment
- Size backup and on-site power generation
Topics covered
- Electrical fundamentals
- Power distribution
- Transformers and motors
- Protection and coordination
- Standby generation
- Grounding and bonding