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PS4983 BASIC ELECTRICAL & ELECTRONIC SYSTEMS

5 Days
Location: SRTCC
Contact: SRTCC Staff, or Will McNair, 504-728-1200                                    

Course Overview

This 5-day course provides fundamental training for those with limited electrical experience and serves as a pre-requisite for other offshore electrical/electronic courses such as PLC, Electronic Instrumentation, Print Reading, and others.  It is intended for those involved in offshore production/pipeline applications where knowledge of offshore equipment and maintenance is appropriate.

Topics covered include Electrical Safety for compliance with OSHA Subpart S, Ohm's Law, Circuit Analysis, DC principles, AC principles, Batteries, Batter Chargers, Transformers, AC and DC motors, AC generators, generator controls, motor starters, variable frequency drives, PLC fundamentals, electronic transmitters, gas detectors and related topics.  Electrical diagram reading is included to aid in understanding the principles of troubleshooting and equipment operation.  Upon completion of the course, the student will be given credit for PH4092, "Electrical Safety-Related Work Practices", which satisfies the requirements of OSHA 29CFR1910.331.335, Subpart S.

Designed For

This course is recommended for the Production Operator or individual who has responsibility for operating, but not repairing, electrical/electronic equipment.

Prerequisites

Production Operations (PS2096); One of the following Instrumentation Courses: PS2279, PS4135, PS4162, PS4232, PS4893, PS4987.

Objectives

Upon completion of this course, the student should be able to:

  • Identify electrical hazards to personnel and equipment.
  • Classify hazardous areas and electrical equipment application.
  • Comply with OSHA 29CFR1910.331-335, Subpart S, Electrical Safety-Related Work Practices.
  • Read and understand basic electrical diagrams and schematics.
  • Understand theory of DC and AC circuits.
  • Understand DC and AC electrical equipment operation.
  • Operate electrical instruments safely and effectively.
  • Understand basic electrical maintenance and troubleshooting techniques.

Outline

  1. ELECTRICAL PRINCIPLES
    1. Basic Circuits
    2. DC And AC Systems
  2. ELECTRICAL SAFETY
    1. Electrical Hazards
    2. Safe Operation
    3. Equipment In Hazardous Areas
  3. GENERATORS, MOTORS, TRANSFORMERS
    1. AC Generators And Prime Movers
    2. AC And DC Motors
    3. Transformers
    4. Motor Starters, Circuit Breakers, and Fuses
  4. BASIC SCHEMATIC READING
    1. One-line Diagrams
    2. Schematics
    3. Symbols And Terminology
  5. DC SYSTEMS
    1. Batteries, Battery Chargers
    2. DC Systems
    3. Emergency Systems
  6. DETECTORS AND TRANSMITTERS
    1. Gas/Fire Detectors
    2. Pressure, Temperature, Flow, Level Transmitters
    3. Instrument Calibration

PS4982 ELECTRICAL MAINTENANCE & TROUBLESHOOTING

5 Days
Location: SRTCC
Contact: SRTCC Staff or Will McNair, 504-728-1200

Course Overview

The Electrical Maintenance and Troubleshooting course (previously named Advanced Electrical/Electronic Systems - Part I) is a 5-day course that presents the fundamentals of operation of electrical equipment used on production platforms. This includes electrical basics, techniques in reading prints, induction motors and starters, transformers, generators and controls, switchgear, and related equipment.

Along with classroom presentations, the course includes troubleshooting problems using electrical prints, the multimeter, and megger maintenance methods and other exercises that apply the principles learned in the classroom.

Designed For

This course is recommended for individuals who desire to improve their electrical troubleshooting and testing skills, learn more about electrical equipment, and applications on production platforms.

Prerequisites

Completion of Basic Electrical Course (PS4983) or Equivalent Training/Experience.

Objectives

Upon completion of this course, the student should be able to:

  • Understand the basics of electricity.
  • Test and troubleshoot motors and starters.
  • Test and maintain transformers.
  • Read electrical prints.
  • Safely use electrical test instruments.
  • Operate and test AC generators and controls.
  • Demonstrate improved electrical troubleshooting and diagnostic skills.

Outline

  1. ELECTRICAL PRINCIPLES
    1. Review of Ohm's Law
    2. Review of Series, Parallel, and Combination Circuits
    3. Review of Power Components of KW, KVA, KVARS, and Power Factor
    4. Understanding Differences Between DC and AC
    5. Understanding R, L, C Components in DC and AC circuits
  2. TRANSFORMER OPERATION
    1. Construction Methods
    2. Voltage and Current Ratios
    3. Potential Transformers
    4. Current Transformers
    5. Single- and Three-Phase Transformers
    6. Transformer Ratings
  3. AC INDUCTION MOTORS
    1. Rotating Magnetic Field
    2. Developing Torque
    3. Determining Rotation
    4. NEMA Configurations
    5. Enclosure Applications
  4. MOTOR STARTERS
    1. Starter Components
    2. Motor Protection
    3. Control Circuits
    4. Full-Voltage Starters
    5. Reduced-Voltage Starters
    6. NEMA Configurations
  5. AC GENERATORS
    1. Principles of Induction
    2. Determining Frequency
    3. Determining Voltage
    4. Single and Three Phase
    5. Excitation Systems
    6. Speed, Voltage, and Protection
    7. Sizing Generators
  6. MAINTENANCE TECHNIQUES
    1. PM Frequency and Methods
    2. Using Proper Test Equipment
    3. Developing Guidelines for Repair

PS2313 ELECTRICAL PRINT READING AND TROUBLESHOOTING

5 Days
Location: SRTCC or Customer's Location
Contact:  SRTCC Staff or Will McNair, 504-728-1200

Course Overview

This workshop is taught in a 5-day session and provides fundamental information on electrical diagrams and techniques of troubleshooting.  It is considered a refresher to those who have prior electrical training as well as providing new information to those who require it. It provides information on interpreting electrical symbols, reading various types of electrical diagrams, including schematics, one-line diagrams, and interconnection diagrams and using this information to troubleshoot electrical equipment. Course content includes lecture, in-class exercises, lab exercises and troubleshooting applications. Those who would benefit from this course includes electricians, mechanics, operators and others whom work with electrical equipment.

Designed For

This course is recommended for those who desire to learn more about the techniques and methods of reading electrical diagrams and who desire to gain a basic understanding of applying diagram information to operating, maintenance and troubleshooting electrical equipment. Also, the course allows attendees to improve their communication skills by learning terms commonly used in the electrical area.

Prerequisites

Basic Electrical course or related experience.

Objectives

Upon completion of this course, the student should be able to:

  • Identify various electrical symbols, including those presented by IEEE, NEMA and other organizations.
  • Understand how the symbols relate to actual electrical equipment through demonstration aids.
  • Read simple and complex schematics, ladder logic diagrams and equipment diagrams.
  • Read and interpret one-line electrical diagrams.
  • Read and follow wiring of interconnection diagrams.
  • Apply information learned in class to schematic, one-line and interconnection diagram exercises.
  • Apply troubleshooting methods from diagram information.

Outline

  1. REVIEW OF ELECTRICAL EQUIPMENT
    1. Ohm's Law Motors
    2. Starters
    3. Transformers Circuit Breakers
    4. Fuses Generators
    5. Controls
  2. PRINT READING PRINCIPLES
    1. Symbols
    2. Types of Diagrams
    3. Examples of Usage Device
    4. Function
    5. Numbers
  3. ONE-LINE DIAGRAMS
    1. Motor Starters
    2. Generator Systems
    3. Motor Control Centers
    4. Testing & Troubleshooting
  4. SCHEMATIC DIAGRAMS
    1. Understanding Symbol Status
    2. Sequence of Reading
    3. Preparation of Diagrams
    4. Applications
    5. Troubleshooting Methods
  5. READING COMPLEX SCHEMATICS
    1. Motor Starters
    2. AC Generator
    3. Controls
    4. Troubleshooting Problems
  6. MEDIUM VOLTAGE DIAGRAMS
    1. Platform Generators and Controls
    2. Motor Starters
    3. VFD's
  7. SAFETY & INSTRUMENTATION DIAGRAMS
    1. Gas Detectors
    2. Fire/System 3
    3. Paging/Alarm
    4. Transmitters
    5. PLC Interface

PH4092 ELECTRICAL SAFETY-RELATED WORK PRACTICES

2 Days
Location: SRTCC or Customer's Location
Contact: SRTCC Staff or Will McNair, 504-728-1200

Course Overview

This workshop is taught in a 2-day session and provides fundamental electrical safety training for those with limited electrical experience and who desire to comply with OSHA 1910.331-.335, Subpart S, entitled "Electrical Safe Work Practices". It provides basic electrical theory, description of electrical equipment operation, identification of electrical hazards, and procedures for a safe lockout and tagging of electrical equipment. Use of workbook material, class and lab exercises and video presentations give an in-depth coverage of the material. A final examination is given to verify knowledge of OSHA training requirements for a qualified person.

Designed For

This course is recommended for those who desire to comply with OSHA 1910.331-.335 and who desire to gain a basic understanding of electrical theory, equipment and safety. Also, the course allows attendees to improve their communication skills by learning terms commonly used in the electrical area.

Prerequisites

None

Objectives

Upon completion of this course, the student should be able to:

  • Identify electrical hazards to personnel and equipment.
  • Understand classification of hazardous areas and electrical equipment application.
  • Meet the requirements of OSHA 29CFR1910.331-335, Subpart S, Electrical Safe Work Practices.
  • Gain a basic understanding of electrical diagrams.
  • Interpret basic DC and AC circuits and equipment.
  • Gain basic understanding of use of electrical voltammeters.
  • Pass final comprehensive examination to test skills of attendees.

Outline

  1. ORIENTATION
    1.  Course Objectives
  2. BASIC ELECTRICAL THEORY
    1. Ohms Law Applications Series Circuits Parallel Circuits
  3. AC ELECTRICAL THEORY
    1. Single Phase Three Phase
  4. AC EQUIPMENT
    1. Fuses Circuit Breakers Contactors Transformers Starters
  5. AC POWER EQUIPMENT
    1. Utility Transformers Switchgear/MCC AC Motors, AC Generators
  6. ELECTRICAL SAFETY
    1. Shock Conditions Understanding Hazards NEC Area Classifications
  7. OSHA REGULATIONS
    1. Outlining OSHA 1910.331-.335 Applying OSHA Regulations
  8. SAFE LOCKOUT AND TAGGING PROCEDURE
    1. Deenergizing Equipment Lockout and Tagging Reenergizing Equipment
  9. HANDS-ON EXERCISE
    1.  Lockout/Tagout Motor Starter
  10. FINAL EXAMINATION

PS5011 ELECTRICAL SYSTEMS

5 Days
Location: SRTCC
Contact: SRTCC  Staff or Will McNair, 504-728-1200

Course Overview

This course combines new technology with current technology for electrical offshore platform systems. This 5-day session presents topics that include variable frequency drives (VFD), high-voltage systems, gas detectors, System 3 fire panels and sensors, and associated troubleshooting techniques, along with DC systems, battery technology, battery chargers, and uninterruptible power systems (UPS). This course includes classroom presentations, troubleshooting problems using electrical prints and various electrical meters, oscilloscope, proper maintenance methods, and other exercises that apply to the principles learned in the classroom.

Designed For

This training is recommended for individuals who desire advanced knowledge of electrical equipment used on production platforms and how to troubleshoot them.

Prerequisites

Completion of a basic electrical course or experience as an Electrician/CAO Technician.

Objectives

Upon completion of this course, the student should be able to:

  • Understand the principles involved in VFD's.
  • Read and interpret drawings involving VFD's, high-voltage systems, fire panels, gas detectors, battery chargers and related equipment.
  • Use the oscilloscope in troubleshooting VFD controls and related equipment.
  • Apply safety principles when operating high-voltage equipment.
  • Proper maintenance of batteries.
  • Test and operate battery chargers and battery distribution systems on offshore platforms.

Outline

  1. TEST INSTRUMENTS
    1. Multimeters
    2. Oscilloscope
  2. DC SYSTEMS
    1. Batteries
    2. Chargers
    3. Nav-Aid Systems
    4. DC Distribution
  3. CONTROL SYSTEMS
    1. Relays
    2. Solenoids
    3. Pump Panel/ESD
  4. SYSTEM ANALYSIS
    1. UPS
    2. DC Distribution Panels
    3. High-Voltage System
    4. Fire Panels
    5. Gas Detectors
  5. UNINTERRUPTIBLE POWER SYSTEMS
    1. Applications
    2. Types
    3. Sizing
    4. Battery Selection
  6. VARIABLE FREQUENCY DRIVES
    1. Applications
    2. SCR Operation
    3. Types
    4. High Voltage
    5. Print Reading
    6. Testing

PS2299 ELECTRICAL THEORY & EQUIPMENT FOR LAND-BASED SYSTEMS

5 Days
Location: SRTCC  or Customer's site
Contact: SRTCC Staff or Will McNair, 504-728-1200

Course Overview

This 5-day course provides fundamental training for those with limited electrical experience and serves as a prerequisite for the Electronic Theory & Equipment for Land-Based Systems Course (PS2300).  It is intended for those involved in land-based applications, including gas plants, production facilities, chemical operations, and other applications where compliance with NEC, API and other regulations involving public safety is involved.

Practical hands-on exercises are used to supplement class time.  Topics covered include Electrical Safety for compliance with OSHA Subpart S for Electrical Safety-Related Work Practices, Ohm's Law, Circuit Analysis, DC principles, AC principles, Batteries, Batter Chargers, Transformers, AC and DC motors, AC generators, generator controls, motor starters, variable frequency drives, and related topics.  Electrical diagram reading is included to aid in understanding the principles of troubleshooting and equipment operation.

Designed For

This course is recommended for those who desire to gain a basic understanding of electrical theory, equipment, safety and maintenance.

Prerequisites

Experience as an Entry-Level Electrician or Technician, Mechanic or Operator.

Objectives

Upon completion of this course, the student should be able to:

  • Identify electrical hazards to personnel and equipment.
  • Understand classification of hazardous areas and electrical equipment application.
  • Meet the requirements of OSHA 29CFR1910.331-335, Subpart S, Electrical Safe Work Practices.
  • Read and understand electrical diagrams and schematics.
  • Understand basic DC and AC circuits.
  • Understand DC and AC electrical equipment operation.
  • Operate electrical instruments safely and effectively.
  • Prepare seals and conduit.
  • Understand equipment maintenance and troubleshooting techniques.

Outline

  1. ORIENTATION
    1. Course Objectives
    2. Entrance Examination
  2. ELECTRICAL SAFETY
    1. OSHA Requirements
    2. Understanding Hazards
    3. API/NEC Area Classifications
    4. Safety Lab 1
  3. BASIC ELECTRICAL THEORY
    1. Ohms Law Applications
    2. Test Instrument Lab 2
  4. DC CIRCUITS
    1. Series Circuits
    2. Parallel Circuits
    3. Circuit Lab 3
  5. DC CIRCUITS
    1. Testing Lab 4
  6. AC ELECTRICAL THEORY
    1. Single Phase
    2. Three Phase
    3. AC Lab 5
  7. AC EQUIPMENT
    1. Fuses
    2. Circuit Breakers
    3. Contactors
    4. Transformers
    5. Starters
    6. AC Equipment Lab 6
  8. AC POWER EQUIPMENT
    1. Utility Transformers
    2. Switchgear/MCC
    3. AC Motors, AC Generators
    4. Equipment Lab 7
  9. AC EQUIPMENT TESTING
    1. Instruments, Testing Techniques
    2. AC Testing Lab 8
  10. DC EQUIPMENT
    1. Batteries, Battery Chargers
    2. Solar Panels
    3. DC Lab 9
  11. VARIABLE SPEED DRIVES
    1. DC Drive Systems
    2. AC Drive Systems
    3. Drive Lab 10
  12. WIRING, SEALS & CONDUIT
    1. Requirements And Methods
    2. Seal Demonstration Lab 11
  13. TROUBLESHOOTING AND MAINTENANCE
    1. Problem Solving Techniques
    2. Problem Solving Lab 12
  14. MAINTENANCE AND REPAIR
    1. Preventive Maintenance
    2. Fixed & Rotating Equipment
    3. Maintenance Lab 13

PS2308 ELECTRONIC INSTRUMENTATION - LAND BASED SYSTEMS

5 Days
Location: SRTCC
Contact:  SRTCC Staff or Will McNair, 504-728-1200

Course Overview

This workshop provides training for those who have completed the Electrical Theory course or whose electrical experience warrants attendance. The course covers measurement principles of level, flow, pressure, temperature, volume and safety systems followed by theory and description of operation, calibration and maintenance of equipment used in production systems. Equipment covered includes dumb and smart process transmitters, switches, transducers, sensors and interfacing equipment. Emphasis is placed on understanding the electrical and electronic principles involved in sensing, conversion and transmitting useful information to end devices, including meters, remote terminal units and programmable logic controllers. Lab activities cover approximately 50% of the total course time over the 5-day period and allow students to perform testing, calibration and troubleshooting of equipment.

Designed For

This course is recommended for operators and maintenance personnel who have completed basic electrical training or electricians who desire to broaden their knowledge of electronic instrumentation.

Prerequisites

Completion of Basic Electrical Course or Equivalent

Objectives

Upon completion of this course, the student should be able to:

  • Understand basic electronic instrument terminology.
  • Operate a variety of electronic instruments.
  • Understand the proper application of electronic instruments.
  • Understand how to analyze and troubleshoot instrument problems and provide proper maintenance.
  • Understand and maintain safety sensors, devices and controls.
  • Operate electronic instruments that interface with electronic data acquisition devices, including programmable logic controllers (PLC’s), RTU’s and CAO.

Outline

  1. ORIENTATION
    1. Course Objectives
    2. Entrance Examination
  2. MEASUREMENT PRINCIPLES
    1. Sensors For Level, Flow, Pressure, Temperature, Volume, Wind Velocity
    2. Process To Electronic Conversion
    3. 4-Wire/2-Wire Systems
  3. BASIC MEASUREMENT LAB 1
    1. 4-Wire Transmitter
    2. 2-Wire Transmitter
  4. CALIBRATION PROCEDURES
    1. Definitions, Zero/Span
  5. CALIBRATION LAB 2
    1. Pressure Transmitter
    2. Temperature Transmitter
  6. DISCRETE LEVEL/PRESSURE SENSING
    1. Level/Pressure Switches
  7. SMART TRANSMITTERS
    1. Principles Of Operation
    2. Push-Button Types
    3. Digital Calibrating Devices
  8. SMART TRANSMITTER LAB 3
  9. SPECIAL FLOW METERS
    1. Principles Of Operation
    2. Applications
  10. FLOW METER LAB 4
    1. Vortex, Turbine, Mass Flowmeters
  11. SPECIAL INSTRUMENTS
    1. I/P Transducer
    2. Metretape Level Gauge
    3. Net Oil, BS&W Monitor
  12. SPECIAL INSTRUMENT LAB 5
  13. DATA ACQUISITION DEVICES
    1. Remote Terminal Units
    2. Programmable Logic Controller
  14. DATA ACQUISITION LAB 6
    1. RTU, PLC, CAO Interface
  15. SAFETY SYSTEMS
    1. Gas Detection
    2. Fire Detection
  16. SAFETY SYSTEM LAB 7
    1. Gas, Fire Detectors/Halon
  17. INSTRUMENT INTERFACE
    1. Remote Terminal Units
    2. Programmable Logic Controllers
  18. MEASUREMENT AND INSTRUMENT LAB 8
    1. Pressure And Temperature
    2. Safety Systems

PS2309 ELECTRONIC INSTRUMENTATION - OFFSHORE PRODUCTION SYSTEMS

5 Days
Location: SRTCC
Contact: SRTCC  Staff or Will McNair, 504-728-1200

Course Overview

This workshop is taught in a 5-day session. It provides training for those who have completed the Basic or Advanced Offshore Electrical courses or whose electrical experience warrants attendance. The course covers measurement principles of level, flow, pressure, temperature, volume, wind velocity and safety systems followed by theory and description of operation, calibration and maintenance of equipment used in offshore production systems. Equipment covered includes dumb and smart process transmitters, switches, transducers, sensors and interfacing equipment. Emphasis is placed on understanding the electrical and electronic principles involved in sensing, conversion and transmitting useful information to end devices, including meters, remote terminal units and programmable logic controllers.

Designed For

This course is recommended for operators and maintenance personnel who have completed basic electrical training or electricians who desire to broaden their knowledge of electronic instrumentation. The course allows participants to gain a working understanding of electronic instrumentation and safety systems.

Prerequisites

Completion of Basic of Advanced Electrical and Electronic Systems.

Objectives

Upon completion of this course, the student should be able to:

  • Understand basic electronic instrument terminology.
  • Apply measurement principles to field applications.
  • Calibrate and monitor a variety of electronic instruments.
  • Analyze and troubleshoot instrument problems and provide proper maintenance.
  • Understand safety sensors, devices and controls.
  • Learn how electronic instruments interface with electronic data acquisition devices, including programmable logic controllers, RTU's and CAO.

Outline

  1. MEASUREMENT PRINCIPLES
    1. Terminology
    2. Sensors for Level, Flow, Temperature, Pressure
    3. 4-Wire/2-Wire Transmitters
    4. Level/Pressure Switches
  2. ASSEMBLY DISASSEMBLY PROCEDURES
    1. Pressure Transmitters
    2. Temperature Transmitters
  3. CALIBRATION PROCEDURES
    1. Zero/Span, Damping, Elevation/Suppression Procedures
    2. Hands-On Calibration of Rosemont and Taylor Units
  4. TROUBLESHOOTING TRANSMITTERS
    1. Pressure/Flow
    2. Temperature
  5. SMART TRANSMITTERS
    1. Operation of Smart Devices
    2. Interface Unit
    3. Calibration of Pressure and Temperature Units
  6. FLOW METERS
    1. Orifice Meters
    2. Vortex Meters
    3. Turbine Meters
    4. Mass Flow Meters
  7. SPECIAL INSTRUMENTS
    1. Wind Velocity
    2. Metretape
  8. INTERFACING EQUIPMENT
    1. PLC's
    2. Meters
    3. Instrument Print Reading

PS2300 ELECTRONIC THEORY & EQUIPMENT

5 Days
Location: SRTCC
Contact: SRTCC Staff or Will McNair, 504-728-1200

Course Overview

This workshop is taught in a 5-day session and provides advanced training for those who have completed the Electrical Theory course or whose electrical experience warrants attendance. The course covers components and equipment with current or advanced technology, including solid-state devices, electronic equipment, process instrumentation, digital circuits and equipment, and programmable logic controllers. Practical hands-on lab exercises are given in the course that represents over 50% of the total course time.

Designed For

This course is recommended for those with basic training in the electrical field who desire to gain an understanding of advanced electronic equipment, safety devices and maintenance procedures.

Prerequisites

Electrical Theory & Equipment for Land-Based Systems (PS2299) or Basic Electrical Knowledge.

Objectives

Upon completion of this course, the student should be able to:

  • Understand electrical hazards to personnel and equipment.
  • Develop working knowledge of rectifiers, SCR’s, integrated circuits and microprocessors.
  • Gain familiarity with power supplies, power converters, UPS and related equipment.
  • Understand principles of process instrumentation and calibration procedures.
  • Operate and apply gas and hydrogen sulfide detectors.
  • Understand relays as logic devices in decision-making circuits.
  • Read basic electrical diagrams.
  • Gain knowledge of NEC and API practices.
  • Understand maintenance and troubleshooting techniques of solid-state equipment.

Outline

  1. ORIENTATION
    1. Course Objectives
    2. Entrance Examination
  2. ELECTRONIC DEVICES
    1. Rectifiers, SCR’s
    2. Transistors, ICs
    3. Microprocessors
    4. Electronic Device Lab 1
  3. ELECTRONIC DEVICE APPLICATION
    1. Power Supplies, Battery Chargers
    2. Power Converters, UPS
    3. Timers, Microprocessors
    4. Applications Lab 2
  4. PROCESS INSTRUMENTATION BASICS
    1. Sensor Types, Converters
    2. Zero and Span Calibration
    3. 2 and 4 Wire Types
    4. 2/4 Wire Testing Lab 3
  5. INSTRUMENT TYPES
    1. Level, Pressure, Flow
    2. Methods of Measurement
    3. Calibration Lab 4
  6. SMART INSTRUMENTS
    1. Types and Performance
    2. Methods of Calibration
    3. Smart Instrument Lab 5
  7. SAFETY DEVICES
    1. Methane and H2S Detectors
    2. Safety Device Lab 6
  8. RELAY CIRCUITS
    1. Logic Devices and Circuits
    2. Level Control Lab 7
  9. ELECTRICAL DIAGRAM READING PRINCIPLES
    1. One-Line and Schematic Diagrams
    2. Schematic Diagram Lab 8
  10. TROUBLESHOOTING TECHNIQUES
    1. Tracing Circuit Wiring
    2. Testing Components
    3. Test Methods
    4. Troubleshooting Lab 9
  11. PLC’s
    1. Fundamentals
    2. PLC Equipment
    3. Lab 10
  12. DIGITAL LANGUAGE
    1. Binary, Octal, Hexadecimal
    2. Problem Lab 12
  13. PROGRAMMABLE LOGIC CONTROL BASIC
    1. Concepts and PLC Hardware
    2. Ladder Diagrams
    3. PLC Lab 13
  14. PROGRAMMING PRINCIPLES OF PLC'S
    1. Boolean Algebra/Statements
    2. Ladder Logic
    3. PLC Lab 11
  15. PLC OPERATION & TROUBLESHOOTING
    1. Square D Micro 1
    2. Allen-Bradley PLC-5
    3. Troubleshooting

PS8628 HIGH-VOLTAGE SAFETY

2 Days
Location: SRTCC or Customer's Location
Contact: SRTCC Staff or Will McNair, 504-728-1200

Course Overview

This two-day workshop orients personnel in the hazards of 4160 VAC systems, recommended safety procedures when working around this equipment, and complies with OSHA's Subpart R rules concerning generation and distribution of power in facilities. The content of the course includes a review of OSHA's Subpart S rules for Electrical Safe Work Practices, application of OSHA's Subpart R rules to production facilities, use of personal protective equipment required, use of recommended testing equipment, and description of high-voltage equipment including AC generators, switchgear, vacuum circuit breakers, switches, and fuses. The course meets the requirements for qualifying personnel to OSHA's requirements for Subpart R.

Designed For

This course is recommended for electricians, maintenance personnel, supervisors and others who have completed the basic electrical course or who have equivalent experience with electrical equipment. The course provides the opportunity to comply with OSHA's "qualified person" training requirement for those who work with, near or on equipment that generates, distributes and uses electrical power.

Objectives

Upon completion of this course, the student should be able to:

  • Understand the requirements for complying with OSHA's Subpart S, CFR 1910.331-.335 for "Electrical Safe Work Practices" and CFR 1910.269, Subpart R.
  • Identify and use personal protective equipment required around high-voltage.
  • Evaluate testing equipment used for high voltage applications, and proper maintenance for safe use.
  • Understand 4160 VAC generation and switchgear.
  • Read typical one-line and schematic electrical diagrams related to high voltage systems.

Outline

  1. HIGH-VOLTAGE HAZARDS
    1. Corona
    2. Insulation
    3. Arcing
  2. HIGH-VOLTAGE EQUIPMENT
    1. Vacuum Switches
    2. Vacuum Circuit Breakers
    3. Switchgear
  3. REGULATIONS
    1. NEC
    2. Shell
    3. OSHA
  4. OSHA CFR 1910.331-.335, SUBPART S
    1. Training Requirements
    2. Technical Requirements
  5. OSHA CFR 1910.269, SUBPART R
    1. Applicability
    2. Technical Requirements
  6. HIGH-VOLTAGE SCHEMATIC READING
    1. Offshore Platforms

PS3093 OSCILLOSCOPE FUNDAMENTALS                    UPON REQUEST

3 Days
Location:  SRTCC
Contact: SRTCC  Staff or Kent Gerhardt, 504-728-1200

Course Overview

This is a new 3-day course and is intended to familiarize students with the functions, operation, and applications of the oscilloscope. Topics presented include how the oscilloscope works, types of oscilloscopes, proper testing methods, triggering methods, use of the dual input, high-frequency testing, and others. Application of the oscilloscope in testing battery chargers, PLC's, and VFD's is presented.

Along with classroom presentations, the course includes troubleshooting problems using electrical prints with the oscilloscope, interpreting wave shapes, triggering and synchronizing methods, and measuring rise times of fast moving signals.

Designed For

This training is recommended for individuals who have a need to understand how the oscilloscope works and how to apply it safely.

Prerequisites

Prior electrical training or participated in Basic Electrical Course.

Objective

Upon completion of this course the student should be able to:

  • Become aware of how oscilloscopes function and their purpose.
  • Understand methods of scope operation and variation in their application.
  • Select proper scope and probe for an application.
  • Use skills learned in safely using oscilloscope when measuring low- and high-voltage signals.
  • Use learned skills in troubleshooting equipment problems.
  • Test and analyze various waveforms, identify rise times, ramps, and frequencies of signals.

Outline
  1. NEED FOR OSCILLOSCOPE

    1. Applications

    2. Troubleshooting and Problem Solving

  2. PRINCIPLES OF OSCILLOSCOPE

    1. Oscilloscope Operating Principles

    2. Scope Functions

    3. Probes/Coupling Alternatives

    4. X-Y Screen Format

    5. Trigger/Sync Techniques

    6. Adjustments

    7. Digital Displays

  3. SCOPE SPECIFICATIONS

    1. Beam Type

    2. Display/Persistence

    3. Frequency Bandwidth

    4. Voltage and Attenuators

    5. Impedance

  4. USING OSCILLOSCOPE

    1. Powering Up

    2. Selecting Proper Modes

    3. Determining Sweep Timing

    4. Determining Amplitude Mode

    5. Determining Sync/Triggering

  5. TESTING WAVEFORMS

    1. DC

    2. Low Frequency Sine Waves

    3. Nonsinusoidal Waveforms

    4. Pulses

  6. OSCILLOSCOPE APPLICATIONS

    1. Battery Chargers

    2. PLC's

    3. VFD Controls

    4. Solid-State Equipment

PS2304 PROGRAMMABLE LOGIC CONTROLLERS (PLC's) - LAND BASED SYSTEMS

5 Days
Location:  SRTCC
Contact:  SRTCC Staff or Will McNair, 504-728-1200

Course Overview

This workshop provides training for those whose electrical experience and job assignment warrants attendance. The course covers PLC technology, descriptions of PLC basic equipment, digital numbering systems, terminology, PLC functions, and operating principles. The course also provides description of the most commonly used PLC types of equipment in industrial applications, production facilities, gas plant operations, and pipelines. Application information for various input and output field devices is also given. Practical hands-on lab exercises are given in the course that represents over 50% of the total course time. These lab exercises include the operation of hand-held programming terminals as well as personal computers.

Designed For

This course is recommended for those who have attended the Basic Electrical course, or equivalent and who desire to gain an understanding of programmable logic controllers (PLC’s).

Prerequisites

Basic Electrical Course or equivalent.

Objectives

Upon completion of this course, the student should be able to:

  • Understand basic PLC terminology.
  • Understand logic principles and digital languages.
  • Understand and apply the concepts of PLC functions and ladder logic.
  • Identify characteristics of different types of PLC’s and programming devices.
  • Understand the application of digital and analog input and output modules.
  • Operate and apply PLC’s.
  • Troubleshoot and maintain PLC’s.

Outline
  1. ORIENTATION
  2. RELAYS AND CIRCUITS

    1. Description

    2. Relay Circuits

  3. BASIC LOGIC DEVICES

    1. Buffers, Inverters

    2. AND’s, NAND’s, OR’s, NOR’s

    3. Flip-Flops, Truth Tables

  4. DIGITAL LANGUAGES

    1. Decimal To Binary, BCD

    2. Octal, Hexadecimal, ASCII

  5. LADDER LOGIC

    1. Ladder Logic Diagrams

    2. Level Control Lab 1

  6. PLC BASICS

    1. Terminology

    2. Basic Functions

    3. Processor Functions

    4. Power Supply

    5. Input And Output Functions

    6. Communications

  7. SQUARE-D MICRO 1 PLC

    1. Basic Description

    2. Hardware Evaluation

    3. Equipment Lab 2

  8. PROGRAMMING MICRO 1

    1. Use Of Program Loader

    2. Use Of PC Ladder Programmer

  9. OPERATING THE MICRO 1
    1. Lab 3 Exercises
  10. UNDERSTANDING THE TI/SIEMENS PLC SYSTEM

    1. Hardware

    2. TI/Siemens PLC Equipment Lab 4

  11. PROGRAMMING THE TI/SIEMENS PLC SYSTEM

    1. Use Of Handheld Programmer

    2. Using The PC Programmer With Software

  12. OPERATING THE TI/SIEMENS MODEL 405 PLC
    1. Lab 5 Exercises
  13. UNDERSTANDING THE A-B PLC-5 SYSTEM

    1. Hardware And Components

    2. Equipment Variations

    3. PLC-5 Equipment Lab 6

  14. PROGRAMMING THE A-B PLO-5 SYSTEM

    1. Use Of Software And PC

    2. Ladder Logic Diagramming

  15. OPERATING THE A-B PLO-5 SYSTEM
    1. Lab 7 Exercises, Level Control
  16. TROUBLESHOOTING THE PLC-5

    1. Troubleshooting Procedure

    2. PLC Troubleshooting Lab 8

PS4554 TURBOTRONIC (2.0/3.0) CONTROL SYSTEM LOGIC, LEVEL I

5 Days
Location:  SRTCC
Contact: SRTCC  Staff Will McNair, 504-728-1200

Course Overview

This course provides in-depth instruction on the operation of Turbotronic hardware and software, the use and interpretation of electrical/software drawings and documentation, and the control algorithm operational philosophy and start sequence logic. Students gain a familiarization with employing electrical/software drawings and documentation to apply basic diagnostic techniques.

Designed For

Personnel involved in troubleshooting and repairing electrical control systems for Solar turbines.

Prerequisites

Participants should have successfully completed a Solar Operation and Routine Maintenance Course for their specific equipment package and PLC-1.

Reference Material

Students receive a comprehensive workbook, a full set of wiring diagrams, a set of package logic block flow diagrams, and hardware and software information. These materials are designed for classroom use and for reference purposes on the job.

Objectives

Upon completion of this course, the student will demonstrate:

  • The ability to interpret specific Turbotronic 2.0/3.0 electrical and software drawings and documentation to perform basic troubleshooting for Turbotronic 2.0/3.0 equipped turbo-machinery packages.

Outline
  1. TURBOTRONIC 2.0/3.0 CONTROL SYSTEM ELECTRICAL SYSTEM, DRAWINGS AND SOFTWARE (PLC 5 SERIES) DOCUMENTATION
  2. DISPLAY/INFORMATION SYSTEMS OF THE TURBOTRONIC 2.0/3.0 CONTROL SYSTEM
  3. TURBOTRONIC PLC 5 SERIES PROCESSOR, CHAIS, INPUT, OUTPUT, AND SPECIAL MODULES
  4. DOCUMENTATION-BASED TROUBLESHOOTING AND DIAGNOSTIC TECHNIQUES
  5. START SEQUENCE LOGIC AND CONTROL ALGORITHM OPERATIONS

02/19/2008

PS5029 ELECTRICAL INSTALLATIONS IN HAZARDOUS (CLASSIFIED) LOCATIONS

2 Days
Location: SRTCC
Contact: Dannie Smith, 504-728-1225

Course Overview

Hazardous locations (also called “classified areas) are defined by the National Electrical Code (NEC) as sites where fire or explosion hazards may exist due to flammable gases or vapors, flammable liquids, combustible dust, or ignitable fibers or flyings. This class presents information on division and zone classification schemes and explains the electrical equipment and wiring methods that are allowed within classified areas at drilling and production locations. Material presented is primarily from NFPA 70 (from NEC), API RP500, and API RP505, and includes standards and recommended practices published by NFPA, IEEE, ISA and Shell’s Safe Practices Manual.  Videos supplement the oral presentation, and exercises test the students’ understanding of preparing an area classification drawing for a typical offshore producing facility.

Designed For

All personnel (examples are engineering, drafting, technicians, electricians) involved in the selection, installation or maintenance of electrical equipment or wiring located in hazardous (classified) areas. It is also designed for personnel who use PED’s (portable electronic devices) at production facilities.

Prerequisites

None required, however awareness of NEC sections 501,504,505 and/or API Recommended Practice 500 and 14F would be helpful.

Learning Objectives

Upon completing this course, the student should be able to:

  • Prepare area classification drawings for drilling and producing facilities using both the division and zone classification methods.
  • Specify and select electrical equipment that is suitable for hazardous (classified) locations. 
  • Specify wiring methods that are suitable for hazardous (classified) locations.
  • Inspect electrical systems in hazardous (classified) locations and determine if equipment is suitable and properly installed.

Outline

  1. WELCOME & INTRODUCTORY COMMENTS

  2. VIDEO:  Basic Electricity (12 minutes)

  3. NEC ARTICLE 500
    1. Definitions Related to Area Classification
    2. Changes in 2002 NEC

  4. NEC ARTICLE 505

    1. Definitions Related to Area Classification

    2. Changes in 2002 NEC

  5. VIDEO:  Hazardous Locations, the Global Perspective (Killark) (17 minutes)

  6. NFPA 497

    1. Overview

  7. API RP 500 & RP 505
    1. General
    2. Ventilation
    3. Gas Detectors
    4. Specific Producing and Drilling Equipment
  8. CLASSROOM EXERCISE
    1. Classification of a Typical Offshore Production Platform
  9. VIDEO -- Flame Propagation (Bureau of Mines)
  10. EXPLOSION PROTECTION TECHNIQUES

  11. VIDEO -- Installation and Maintenance of Hazardous Location Electrical Equipment (Crouse-Hinds)

  12. ISA–RP12.12.03 - Recommended Practice for Portable Electronic Products Suitable for Use in Class I and II, Division 2, Class I Zone 2 and Class III, Division 1 and 2 Hazardous (Classified) Locations [new standard]
  13. NEC REQUIREMENTS
    1. Article 501
    2. Article 505

PS4473 BASIC AC & REFRIGERATION

5 Days
Location: SRTCC
Contact: SRTCC Staff, Dannie Smith, 504-728-1225

Overview:

Five days of intensive Basic training your people need including EPA testing for technician certification
  • Safety, people, equipment &procedures
  • .How the refrigeration system really works
  • What each component does
  • Processing a system prior to charging
  • Properly charging the system with refrigerant
  • Refrigerants use
  • Is the system working as it should:
  • Effective was of leak-testing
  • How to troubleshoot compressors
  • Accessories:  how they work
  • Pump down, repair, replacement of components
  • Air and/or water flow requirements
  • Tools and instruments required
  • Approved preventive maintenance
  • Practical troubleshooting
  • Collecting and analyzing data
  • Systematically isolating refrigeration problems
  • Elimination Original cause of component failure
  • Clean up procedures after a compressor burnout
  • Causes of compressor failures
  • Eliminating flood back and slugging problems
  • Problems in air distribution
  • Montreal Protocol
  • EPA update
  • Refrigerant transition and recovery program
  • Alternative refrigerants and change-over procedures
  • Technician testing for EPA certification

Designed For:

Prerequisites:

None

Objectives:

BASIC HVACR

Job Skills Topics:

  • Definitions - relating to heat transfer and temperature control.

  • Basic refrigeration cycle - closed compressor systems; classification.

  • Compressors - in mechanical refrigeration systems.

  • Condensers - construction, characteristics and types.

  • Refrigerant flow controls - types, functions and adjustments.

  • Evaporators - construction, types and characteristics.

  • Soldering - system assembly, procedure and repair.

  • Service techniques - system operations, problems removing refrigerant and charging.

  • Refrigerant pressure - temperature chart analysis.

  • Refrigeration system testing - temperature pressures and operation.

  • Basic electricity for refrigeration.

  • Preventative maintenance and safety.

Outline:

Recommendation: 

This seminar in Refrigerant Recovery and Recycling is designed for people who repair, maintain or install equipment that contains or will contain when charged, CHLOROFLUOROCARBON (CFC's R-11, R-12, R-502) or HYDRO CHLOROFLUOROCARBON (HCFC's R-22, SUVA 123). The proper method of recovery and recycling of these compounds is covered using state of the art equipment.

Job Skills Topics:

  1. General Information

  2. Safety precautions.

  3. Definitions.

  4. Laws and directives.

  5. Refrigerant pump down.

  6. Recovery and recycle analysis.

  7. Review of available recovery/recycling equipment.

  8. Recovery of refrigerant from a system.

  9. Recycling of refrigerant from a system.

  10. Review and summary.

  11. Examination for certification.

  12. EPA approved wallet cards and certificate for successful participants

PH4111 NFPA 70E/OSHA ELECTRICAL SAFETY

2 Days
Location: SRTCC or Customer's Location
Contact: SRTCC Staff or Will McNair, 504-728-1200

Course Overview:

In order to comply with the requirements of NFPA 70E electrical safety standard, offshore and land facilities should have in place properly rated PPE, signs and markers indicating safe operating boundaries, and have knowledge of incident energy involved in electrical arcs and explosions. Anyone involved in the maintenance, repair and interface with high powered electrical equipment should be aware of the information contained in the new NFPA 70E-2000. This includes tasks such as electric motor replacement, operating and paralleling generators, PLC interface with motor starters and other job assignments.

This course will provide the participants the opportunity to gather information on the new NFPA 70E-2000 Electrical Safety Standard and how it interfaces with the OSHA Subpart S regulation through presentations, classroom activities, videos, and lab measurements.

Course content includes the principles of electricity, electrical equipment operation, electrical hazards and methods and procedures to protect personnel against shock and arcing conditions. Pre-test and post-test will measure the students’ course retention and hands-on activities will allow students to perform actual electrical tests with appropriate PPE.

Lab activities will focus on proper use of PPE, multimeters, measuring fuses, measuring circuits for de-energized conditions, visual and electrical detection of ground connections, and proper lockout/tagout procedures in accordance with NFPA 70E-2000.

Designed For

Those who work with, on or around electrical equipment.

Process operators, electricians, technicians, mechanics, supervisors, engineers, measurement technicians and others.

Prerequisites:

None

Objectives:

Upon completion of this course, the student should be able to:

  • Develop an understanding of electrical principles and associated hazards. 

  • Understand the proper use of PPE and their protection against shock and flash hazards.

  • Develop skills to use multimeters safely in verifying de-energized conditions, blow fuses, and motor replacement.

  • Develop competent operators and other technicians in safe electrical principles.

  • Become knowledgeable with NFPA 70E-2000 Electrical Safety Standard.

  • Understand differences between live conductors, insulators and non-current carrying metal equipment.

  • Understand how to detect properly grounded equipment and verify through measurement.

  • Develop skills to properly lockout/tagout electrical equipment.

  • Learn how to conduct pre-job hazards assessment

  • Learn how to estimate incident energy

  • Identify flash protection boundaries

  • Comply with SPBP requirements in Level 2

Outline:

Day 1

  1. Basic electrical principles and equipment construction

  2. Develop an understanding of electrical shock and arc flash hazards.

  3. Understand the proper use of PPE and their protection against shock and flash hazards.

  4. Become knowledgeable with NFPA 70E-2000 Electrical Safety Standard.

  5. Learn how to conduct pre-job hazards assessment

  6. Learn how to estimate incident energy

  7. Identify flash protection boundaries

Day 2

  1. Use multimeters safely in verifying de-energized conditions, blow fuses, and motor replacement.

  2. Understand how to detect properly grounded equipment and verify through measurement.

  3. Understand equipment operation and construction

  4. Develop skills to properly lockout/tagout electrical equipment through hands-on activity

  5. Understand proper resetting procedures involved with circuit breakers, fuses and overload relays.

PS5045 ELECTRICAL EQUIPMENT IN POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS AREAS

5 Days
Location: SRTCC
Contact: Dannie Smith, 504-728-1225

Course Overview

Hazardous locations (also described as hazardous zones) are locations where explosive hazards may exist due to flammable gases, vapors or dusts.

   

Safe methods of selection, installation and maintenance of electrical and instrumentation equipment, suitable for use in such zones, are described in this course which utilizes the current British and Euro-norm Standards applicable throughout the European Union

Designed For

All personnel (examples are engineering, drafting, technicians, electricians) involved in the selection, installation or maintenance of electrical or instrumentation equipment in potentially hazardous areas.

Prerequisites

None required. However most suitable for engineering personnel employed in the oil and gas industry

Learning Objectives

Upon completion of this course and a successful assessment, the student should be capable of selecting, installing and maintaining electrical and instrumentation equipment in potentially hazardous areas

Outline

 

PS5039 NEC - DESIGN ELECTRICAL SYSTEMS

5 Days
Location: SRTCC
Contact: Dannie Smith, 504-728-1225

Course Overview

A practical knowledge of the NEC is essential to every designer, installer and maintainer of electrical systems who work in the oil industry, including pipelines and oil rigs, as well as onshore and offshore facilities.  That a knowledge of the NEC combined with the proper understanding of complex code issues, not only provide these individuals with a level of confidence while doing their work but will increase their understanding of electrical principles that will in turn promote  human safety and aid in the prevention of fires and explosions.

This seminar  is a visual presentation of clear, helpful illustrations that presents vital information that will provide a sound technical foundation for applying the appropriate codes and standards. The objective being, to take this knowledge and apply immediately, if necessary, to actual work situations.

Designed For

All personnel (examples are engineering, drafting, technicians, electricians) i