*** Please Note: If you do not meet the funding eligibility criteria, we will need to collect the full course fee. ***

Dates: 12 September and 19 September 2024
Time: 09:00 - 12:30
Venue: Online 

Course Overview

This course aims to provide participants with an understanding of HV Systems, the main components, terminology, single line diagrams, operation and maintenance and risks and hazards. 

Course Objectives 

Upon completion, participants will have an understanding of:

• How components are connected together
• The function of the components of a typical HV system
• Principles of operation
• Hazards and Risks associated with HV installations
• Purpose of control, metering and protections systems
• Importance of documentation
• Best practice for procurement & take-over of HV installations
• Safety documents associated with safe systems of work
• Importance of maintenance, inspections & audits
• Planning HV work
• Importance of HV Rules  

Course Content

The course is set out in 10 modules as follows:

Day 1:

1. High Voltage – Fundamentals and Dangers
2. HV Installation – Layout and Boundaries
3. HV Equipment & Parts of the Installation
4. Power and Distribution Transformers
5. Single Line Diagram – Information & Importance

Day 2:

1. Work on the HV Installation and using the SLD 
2. High Voltage Maintenance
3. Legal Duties
4. Design & Installation – Applicable Standards
5. Operation & Management of Electrical Installations – Applicable Standards 

Who Should Attend?

Asset Owners / Managers and others involved in O&M of HV installations and Engineers, Technicians, Safety professionals and other graduates who wish to develop an understanding of HV installations.

About the Trainer

Padraig Plunkett is a Chartered Electrical Engineer with 35 years varied international experience in HV Power Systems and Transformers. Padraig is a member of various technical and safety committees including:

• NSAI/ETC/TC 03: S.R. 61936/ISEN 61936 Power installations exceeding 1kV (1.5kVdc) & ISEN 50110 Operation of electrical installations  
• IEC TC99/MT4: IEC 61936 Power installations exceeding 1kV (1.5kV dc) 
• CENELEC CLC / BTTF 62-3 BTTF 62-3 EN 50110 Operation of electrical installations.

Mick O’Grady has 35 years experience in ESB having worked in a number of areas across the business including HV Maintenance & Installation, operation of HV systems up to and including 220kV, Protection Specialist, 10/20kV Network Manager/Controller, Safety Services Manager and H&S Manager for Major Generation Projects. Mick is a time served Electrician and holds a H.Dip in the Management of Safety, Health and Welfare at Work and is presently working as a coach in ESB focusing on culture transformation.

Cancellation Policy

Delegates who cancel their place on or two working days before will have their fees refunded, less an administrative charge of €50 per trainee. No refunds will be made to those cancelling after that date, but replacement delegates will be accepted. Non-attendees are still liable for payment for the conference.

All cancellations must be confirmed in writing to Laoise Ní Fhlaithearta at laoise@windenergyireland.com

All written cancellations will be acknowledged. Unfortunately, we cannot accept cancellations by telephone.