An Introduction to Switchgear for Auxiliary Power Systems

Course Description:

This publication contains guidance for operation, maintenance and repair of switchgear in auxiliary electric power generating and distribution systems. Discussed are relays, instrumentation, transfer switches, regulators, and both low and medium voltage elements.

Learning Objectives:

Upon successful completion of this course, participants will be able to:

• Learn the definitions of electric switchgear
• Learn the important operational characteristics of low and medium voltage switchgear elements
• Learn the advantages and disadvantages of air circuit breakers
• Learn the physical principle basis for manual stored-energy circuit breakers
• Find out when molded-case circuit breakers should be employed
• Learn why non-automatic circuit interrupters have no short circuit trip elements
• Learn the importance of polarities when connecting secondaries of potential and current transformers to metering circuits