Pideya Learning Academy

Condition Assessment of Electrical Assets

Upcoming Schedules

  • Live Online Training
  • Classroom Training

Date Venue Duration Fee (USD)
03 Feb - 07 Feb 2025 Live Online 5 Day 2750
03 Mar - 07 Mar 2025 Live Online 5 Day 2750
07 Apr - 11 Apr 2025 Live Online 5 Day 2750
09 Jun - 13 Jun 2025 Live Online 5 Day 2750
18 Aug - 22 Aug 2025 Live Online 5 Day 2750
22 Sep - 26 Sep 2025 Live Online 5 Day 2750
03 Nov - 07 Nov 2025 Live Online 5 Day 2750
08 Dec - 12 Dec 2025 Live Online 5 Day 2750

Course Overview

Effective asset condition assessment of electrical equipment is crucial for maintaining reliability, optimizing operational performance, and ensuring cost-effective management in power systems. Pideya Learning Academy offers this comprehensive course to equip professionals with the methodologies and techniques required to assess, monitor, and enhance the integrity of electrical assets across transmission and distribution networks. The course provides an in-depth understanding of the condition assessment processes for transformers, circuit breakers, underground cables, transmission lines, and other critical power system components.
Globally, the demand for reliable electricity is increasing, with power outages costing industries billions annually. According to the International Energy Agency (IEA), electrical grid failures and inefficiencies contribute to over $150 billion in annual losses worldwide. Given this, utilities and industries are prioritizing predictive maintenance strategies to mitigate risks and enhance system resilience. This course explores how asset condition assessment methodologies help organizations proactively manage electrical infrastructure, reducing unexpected failures and ensuring long-term sustainability.
Participants will learn industry-leading techniques for evaluating the health index of electrical equipment and translating assessment data into actionable maintenance and investment decisions. The course covers critical topics such as failure modes, risk-based assessment, and the role of online monitoring systems in real-time condition evaluation. Additionally, participants will gain insights into leveraging modern predictive reliability assessment tools to enhance operational efficiency.
This training provides a comprehensive understanding of electrical asset condition assessment, covering fundamental principles and methodologies for power system components. Participants will gain expertise in health index development and failure rate estimation, learning to assess transformers, circuit breakers, underground cables, and transmission lines effectively. The course also focuses on reliability-based maintenance strategies, helping professionals understand the relationship between equipment health indices and failure rate predictions to optimize maintenance planning. Another key component is the application of predictive assessment tools, exploring industry-leading software applications and techniques for forecasting reliability performance in power systems. Additionally, participants will adapt to emerging technologies in electrical asset management, staying updated with advancements in online monitoring, data analytics, and predictive maintenance approaches.
By the end of this course, participants will be well-equipped to assess the condition of electrical assets, reduce operational risks, and contribute to enhanced system reliability and efficiency.
Key highlights of this Pideya Learning Academy training include
Comprehensive Understanding of Electrical Asset Condition Assessment: Learn the fundamental principles behind condition monitoring and assessment methodologies for power system components.
Health Index Development and Failure Rate Estimation: Gain knowledge on how to assign assessments for transformers, circuit breakers, underground cables, transmission lines, and other electrical equipment.
Reliability-Based Maintenance Strategies: Understand the relationship between equipment health indices and failure rate predictions to optimize maintenance planning.
Application of Predictive Assessment Tools: Explore industry-leading software applications and techniques for forecasting reliability performance in power systems.
Adapting to Emerging Technologies in Electrical Asset Management: Stay updated with advancements in online monitoring, data analytics, and predictive maintenance approaches.
By the end of this course, participants will be well-equipped to assess the condition of electrical assets, reduce operational risks, and contribute to enhanced system reliability and efficiency.

Key Takeaways:

  • Comprehensive Understanding of Electrical Asset Condition Assessment: Learn the fundamental principles behind condition monitoring and assessment methodologies for power system components.
  • Health Index Development and Failure Rate Estimation: Gain knowledge on how to assign assessments for transformers, circuit breakers, underground cables, transmission lines, and other electrical equipment.
  • Reliability-Based Maintenance Strategies: Understand the relationship between equipment health indices and failure rate predictions to optimize maintenance planning.
  • Application of Predictive Assessment Tools: Explore industry-leading software applications and techniques for forecasting reliability performance in power systems.
  • Adapting to Emerging Technologies in Electrical Asset Management: Stay updated with advancements in online monitoring, data analytics, and predictive maintenance approaches.
  • Comprehensive Understanding of Electrical Asset Condition Assessment: Learn the fundamental principles behind condition monitoring and assessment methodologies for power system components.
  • Health Index Development and Failure Rate Estimation: Gain knowledge on how to assign assessments for transformers, circuit breakers, underground cables, transmission lines, and other electrical equipment.
  • Reliability-Based Maintenance Strategies: Understand the relationship between equipment health indices and failure rate predictions to optimize maintenance planning.
  • Application of Predictive Assessment Tools: Explore industry-leading software applications and techniques for forecasting reliability performance in power systems.
  • Adapting to Emerging Technologies in Electrical Asset Management: Stay updated with advancements in online monitoring, data analytics, and predictive maintenance approaches.

Course Objectives

Develop a thorough understanding of electrical equipment condition assessment methodologies.
Learn techniques for evaluating health indices and failure rate estimations for key power system components.
Gain insights into best practices for predictive maintenance and reliability-based asset management.
Understand how online monitoring systems contribute to effective asset condition assessment.
Enhance decision-making skills in capital investment and maintenance planning for electrical infrastructure.
Build adaptability to integrate emerging technologies into asset assessment and management practices.

Personal Benefits

Increased technical knowledge in electrical asset condition assessment.
Improved ability to analyze and mitigate potential equipment failures.
Enhanced decision-making skills for maintenance and reliability strategies.
Expanded career prospects through specialized expertise in power system asset management.
Greater confidence in applying condition assessment techniques in professional roles.

Organisational Benefits

Who Should Attend

This course is designed for professionals responsible for managing and maintaining electrical assets within power generation, transmission, and distribution sectors. It is particularly beneficial for:
Electrical Engineers involved in maintenance and operations.
Power System Planners managing asset reliability and performance.
Technical Staff transitioning into asset management roles.
Supervisors and Team Leaders seeking to enhance their expertise in asset condition assessment.
Managers and Decision-Makers responsible for infrastructure investment and maintenance planning.
By enrolling in this course, participants will gain essential knowledge and skills to assess electrical equipment condition effectively, ensuring long-term system sustainability and operational excellence.

Course Outline

Module 1: Strategic Management of Distribution Infrastructure
Asset Condition Assessment Framework Condition Evaluation of Overhead Line Components Assessment Criteria for Utility Poles Evaluation of Insulators and Their Degradation Mechanisms Structural Integrity of Metal Cross Arms and Hardware Multi-Criteria Ranking for Overhead Line Components Condition Analysis of Conductors and Splices Assessment of Conductor Aging and Performance Inspection Standards for Splices and Connectors Underground Distribution System Integrity Assessment Evaluation Criteria for Cables, Splices, and Terminations Risk-Based Ranking of Cables and Splices Using Multiple Criteria Structural and Safety Analysis of Manholes and Vaults Health Index Formulation for Underground Distribution Assets
Module 2: Transformer and Circuit Breaker Reliability Assessment
Estimation of Failure Rates in Power System Components Transformer Condition Assessment and Failure Analysis Identification of Transformer Failure Modes Condition-Based Ranking for Transformer Components Application of Online Transformer Monitoring Systems Estimation Techniques for Transformer Failure Rates Circuit Breaker Performance and Maintenance Strategies Analysis of Circuit Breaker Failure Modes and Causes Best Practices for Circuit Breaker Predictive and Preventive Maintenance Selection Criteria for Circuit Breaker Condition Assessment Reliability Prediction Models for Power System Components
Module 3: Substation Equipment Condition Assessment and Optimization
Power Transformer Condition Evaluation and Ranking Circuit Breaker and Recloser Integrity Analysis Multi-Criteria Ranking of Circuit Breakers and Reclosers Protection Systems and Remote Monitoring Devices Condition Assessment for Protection Relays and Remote Terminal Units Ranking and Prioritization of Protection Relay Health Substation Auxiliary Equipment Performance Assessment Control Battery and Charger Condition Analysis Ground Grid Integrity and Corrosion Protection Measures Structural Evaluation of Substation Fences and Security Systems Condition Assessment and Health Index Formulation for Substation Buildings Distribution Transformer Performance Evaluation Reliability and Ranking of Distribution Transformers Development of a Health Index for Transformer Fleet Management Disconnect Switches and Cut-Outs Condition Ranking of Disconnect Switches Using Quantitative Criteria Health Index Formulation for Disconnection and Isolation Devices
Module 4: Asset Demographics and Risk-Based Condition Assessment
Overhead Line Infrastructure Condition Analysis Structural Integrity of Medium Voltage Overhead Line Circuits Underground Distribution System Performance and Risk Evaluation Failure Prediction for Medium Voltage Underground Circuits Distribution Transformer Fleet Condition and Risk Classification Asset Performance Metrics for Line Components and Substations Integration of Smart Grid Technologies in Asset Management Preventive Maintenance Strategies for Optimized Asset Lifespan
Module 5: Asset Investment Planning and Lifecycle Optimization
Long-Term Capital Expenditure (CAPEX) Planning for Distribution Networks Investment Strategies for Overhead Line Asset Sustainability Risk-Based Investment Planning for Underground Cable Networks Capital Allocation for Distribution Transformer Reliability Improvement Strategic CAPEX Planning for Smart Grid Integration Revenue Metering Infrastructure Upgrades and Investment Priorities Information Technology (IT) Systems for Asset Performance Monitoring Tools and Equipment Investments for Predictive Maintenance and Condition-Based Monitoring

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