🎯 Course Description:
This 5-day technical course covers the comprehensive aspects of power cable systems used in industrial, commercial, and oil & gas power distribution networks. It focuses on cable selection criteria, manufacturing processes, installation best practices, testing, and troubleshooting.
Participants will explore the design considerations for low, medium, and high voltage cables, insulation types, conductor materials, jointing, and termination techniques. Emphasis is placed on quality control, standards compliance, and safety to ensure reliable cable performance in harsh environments.
Hands-on workshops and case studies provide practical skills to manage cable projects effectively from procurement to commissioning.
👥 Who Should Attend:
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Electrical engineers and designers
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Cable installation and commissioning teams
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Maintenance and reliability engineers
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Procurement and quality assurance personnel
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Project managers in power and industrial sectors
🗓️ Day 1: Fundamentals of Power Cables
| Time | Topic |
|---|---|
| 08:30 – 09:00 | Welcome, Introductions & Course Objectives |
| 09:00 – 10:30 | Types of Power Cables – LV, MV, HV cables; construction and materials |
| 10:30 – 10:45 | ☕ Coffee Break |
| 10:45 – 12:15 | Conductor Materials and Properties – Copper, aluminum, alloys |
| 12:15 – 01:15 | 🍽 Lunch Break |
| 01:15 – 02:45 | Insulation and Sheathing – XLPE, PVC, EPR, lead sheaths |
| 02:45 – 03:00 | ☕ Coffee Break |
| 03:00 – 04:30 | Cable Standards and Certifications – IEC, IEEE, BS, NEC |
🗓️ Day 2: Cable Manufacturing Processes
| Time | Topic |
|---|---|
| 08:30 – 10:00 | Wire Drawing and Stranding – From raw materials to conductors |
| 10:00 – 10:15 | ☕ Coffee Break |
| 10:15 – 12:15 | Insulation Extrusion and Shielding – Techniques and quality control |
| 12:15 – 01:15 | 🍽 Lunch Break |
| 01:15 – 02:45 | Armoring and Jacketing – Mechanical protection and environmental resistance |
| 02:45 – 03:00 | ☕ Coffee Break |
| 03:00 – 04:30 | Factory Testing and Quality Assurance – Electrical and mechanical tests |
🗓️ Day 3: Cable Selection and Design Considerations
| Time | Topic |
|---|---|
| 08:30 – 10:00 | Load Calculations and Current Ratings – Ampacity, temperature ratings |
| 10:00 – 10:15 | ☕ Coffee Break |
| 10:15 – 12:15 | Voltage Drop and Short Circuit Ratings |
| 12:15 – 01:15 | 🍽 Lunch Break |
| 01:15 – 02:45 | Environmental Factors – Burial depth, chemical exposure, temperature |
| 02:45 – 03:00 | ☕ Coffee Break |
| 03:00 – 04:30 | Workshop: Selecting cables for an oil & gas pumping station |
🗓️ Day 4: Installation Techniques and Best Practices
| Time | Topic |
|---|---|
| 08:30 – 10:00 | Cable Handling and Storage – Avoiding damage and contamination |
| 10:00 – 10:15 | ☕ Coffee Break |
| 10:15 – 12:15 | Trenching, Ducting, and Burial – Mechanical protection and routing |
| 12:15 – 01:15 | 🍽 Lunch Break |
| 01:15 – 02:45 | Jointing and Termination Methods – Techniques, tools, and safety |
| 02:45 – 03:00 | ☕ Coffee Break |
| 03:00 – 04:30 | Workshop: Hands-on cable jointing and termination practices |
🗓️ Day 5: Testing, Commissioning and Troubleshooting
| Time | Topic |
|---|---|
| 08:30 – 10:00 | Pre-Commissioning Tests – Insulation resistance, continuity, sheath tests |
| 10:00 – 10:15 | ☕ Coffee Break |
| 10:15 – 12:15 | Fault Location Techniques – Time domain reflectometry (TDR), thumper tests |
| 12:15 – 01:15 | 🍽 Lunch Break |
| 01:15 – 03:00 | Troubleshooting Common Cable Failures – Causes and corrective actions |
| 03:00 – 03:15 | ☕ Coffee Break |
| 03:15 – 04:30 | Final Q&A, Practical Review, Feedback & Certificate Distribution |
📂 Course Materials Provided:
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Cable selection and sizing handbook
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Manufacturing process flowcharts and QA checklists
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Installation guidelines and safety procedures
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Testing and fault location manuals
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Hands-on workshop guides and templates
