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Course Description
This 3-day intensive workshop equips professionals with essential skills and knowledge to effectively manage, maintain, and troubleshoot Uninterruptible Power Supply (UPS) systems and batteries. It blends crucial theoretical concepts with extensive hands-on training, focusing on UPS technology, battery management, and practical troubleshooting techniques. Participants will delve into real-world scenarios, utilizing advanced equipment and simulators to master the intricacies of UPS systems and battery maintenance.
After completing this workshop, participants will be able to:
Understand the architecture and operation of various UPS systems.
Perform critical battery tests and maintenance procedures to ensure system reliability.
Diagnose and troubleshoot common issues in UPS systems and battery packs.
Apply best practices for installing, testing, and maintaining UPS systems.
Day 1: UPS Systems Overview and Operation
Introduction to UPS systems: Types, significance, and components.
Operational stages of UPS systems: Rectification, DC Bus, and Inversion.
Hands-on: Discovery of UPS components using scopes and meters to trace and understand the flow through the system's components.
Day 2: Battery Management and Maintenance
Detailed study of battery technologies: Types, application of each type in industrial settings, selection criteria, failure modes, and maintenance strategies.
Hands-on Training: Performing battery capacity, load bank, impedance, and conductance tests with a focus on application-specific considerations.
Hands-on Training: Identifying and rectifying common battery issues, with emphasis on selecting appropriate battery types for specific applications.
Day 3: Advanced Troubleshooting and Maintenance Planning
Advanced troubleshooting strategies for UPS systems, with an emphasis on practical, real-world solutions.
Overview of protection systems and emergency response strategies for UPS system failures.
Hands-on Training: Complex troubleshooting exercises using both simulators and actual UPS equipment.
Developing a comprehensive UPS and battery maintenance plan, incorporating CSA Z463 guidelines to ensure compliance and best practices.
Who should attend:
Electrical and Maintenance Technicians
Facility and Operations Managers
Energy Systems Engineers
Professionals responsible for power integrity and system maintenance
| Next Fundamentals of UPS and Battery Systems Courses | ||||
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| July 17 – 19, 2024 | Edmonton, AB | OR24532 | $3199.00 + Tax Per Attendee | Register |
| September 17 – 19, 2024 | Edmonton, AB | OR24482 | $3199.00 + Tax Per Attendee | Register |
| October 21 – 23, 2024 | Lloydminster, AB | OR24483 | $3199.00 + Tax Per Attendee | Register |
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Course topics
I. Fundamentals of UPS Systems
Objective: Understand the basic architecture, types, and operational principles of UPS systems.
II. Discovering UPS Components
Objective: Identify and understand the functions of key UPS components using diagnostic tools.
III. Battery Technology and Applications
Objective: Learn about different battery types and their specific applications in UPS systems.
View all topicsI. Fundamentals of UPS Systems
Objective: Understand the basic architecture, types, and operational principles of UPS systems.
- Overview of UPS System Types (Online, Line-interactive, Offline)
- Key Components of UPS Systems
- Operational Stages: Rectification, DC Bus, Inversion
- Importance of UPS Systems in Industrial Settings
- Basic UPS System Configurations
II. Discovering UPS Components
Objective: Identify and understand the functions of key UPS components using diagnostic tools.
- Introduction to Diagnostic Tools (Scope and Meter)
- Tracing the Electrical Flow through UPS Components
- Rectifiers, Batteries, and Inverters Overview
- Safety Precautions in Handling UPS Components
- Practical Component Discovery Exercise
III. Battery Technology and Applications
Objective: Learn about different battery types and their specific applications in UPS systems.
- Types of Batteries Used in UPS Systems
- Application-Specific Battery Selection
- Battery Failure Modes and Maintenance Strategies
- Conducting Battery Capacity and Load Tests
- Safety Considerations in Battery Maintenance
IV. UPS System Maintenance and Testing
Objective: Perform maintenance and testing procedures to ensure UPS system reliability.
- Preventive Maintenance Practices for UPS Systems
- UPS Testing Procedures (Load Testing, Battery Testing)
- Identifying Common UPS System Failures
- Troubleshooting Techniques for UPS Systems
- Documentation and Record Keeping
V. Advanced UPS Troubleshooting Techniques
Objective: Diagnose and troubleshoot complex issues in UPS systems using advanced strategies.
- Advanced Diagnostic Tools and Techniques
- Scenario-Based Troubleshooting Exercises
- Protection Systems and Emergency Response
- UPS System Recovery Procedures
- Implementing Redundancy and Failover Mechanisms
VI. Developing a UPS and Battery Maintenance Plan
Objective: Create a comprehensive maintenance plan for UPS systems, incorporating CSA Z463 guidelines.
- Understanding CSA Z463 Maintenance Guidelines
- Components of a UPS Maintenance Plan
- Scheduling and Conducting Regular Maintenance Checks
- Maintenance Plan Documentation and Compliance
- Case Study: Implementing a Maintenance Plan in an Industrial Setting
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| July 17 – 19, 2024 | Edmonton , AB | Hampton Inn Edmonton/Sherwood Park | OR24532 | Register |
| September 17 – 19, 2024 | Edmonton , AB | Hampton Inn Edmonton/Sherwood Park | OR24482 | Register |
| October 21 – 23, 2024 | Lloydminster , AB | Hampton Inn by Hilton Lloydminster | OR24483 | Register |
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Norm Jewitt
Years of Experience39He began his career in the electrical trade by engaging in construction activities at a potash mine located west of Saskatoon, Saskatchewan. Since then, he has accumulated experience in various facets of the electrical trade, including construction, commissioning, and maintenance.Norm has contributed his skills to the commercial, industrial, and mining sectors. Additionally, he successfully managed...
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Darren Peddle, Inter PipelineNorm gave an excellent presentation of the material. Lots of experience in the electrical trade made the course flow smoothly.
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Zach Heisinger, Maka PowerI was very green on all things to do with this course. Norm provides a very good understanding of not only why we are testing but also how each machine works. I feel very confident I will be able to further my knowledge of this with more practice with our own equipment in the shop.
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Kasey Russel, Maka PowerNorm is awesome. Our crew was green on a lot of the course content. Norm did a great job taking the time to explain all the presentations and all of the questions that came up during the hands-on training. He did a great job explaining things in a way that was very easy to understand explaining things...
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