Transformer Industry Maintenance & Operation

Background & About the Course

Electric transformers are critical components in the industry. Any malfunction can lead to prolonged disruptions in industrial processes. Therefore, proper and regular maintenance is essential to ensure that electric transformers operate effectively.

This training will cover safe and effective maintenance procedures for transformers. Participants will enhance their knowledge and understanding of power transformers, focusing on protection and maintenance aspects to improve power service continuity, minimize operational failures, and increase efficiency.

Course Objectives

After completing this training, participants are expected to:

• Learn safe and effective maintenance procedures for transformers.
• Understand the protection systems associated with transformers.
• Gain knowledge of transformer testing for maintenance purposes.
• Comprehend the implementation of transformer maintenance.

Who Should Attend

Recommended Participants:

1. Electrical Engineers, Supervisors, and Superintendents
2. Plant Maintenance Technicians, Engineers, Supervisors, and Superintendents
3. Safety and Loss Prevention Engineers, Supervisors, and Superintendents
4. Electrical and Mechanical Design Engineers

Course Outline

1. Introduction to Transformers
2. Transformer Operation Analysis
3. Nameplate Data Interpretation 1
4. Nameplate Data Interpretation 2
5. Transformer Maintenance Procedures
6. Maintenance Action Systems for Transformers
7. Reporting Procedures
8. Transformer Protection Systems
9. Induction and Magnetic Circuits
10. Transformers Under No Load Conditions
11. Transformers Under Load Conditions
12. Magnetic Leakage Fields in Transformers
13. Electrodynamic Forces in Windings
14. Short-Circuit Voltage in Windings
15. Transformers with Special Connections
16. Tapping on Transformers
17. Maintenance Systems for Transformers

About the Course Leader

Ir. Ali Mashar, M.Eng.Sc., IPU  

Ali Mashar graduated from the University of New South Wales (UNSW) in Sydney, Australia, with a focus on power and control or electrical engineering. He previously served as the Head of Energy Conversion Engineering at Politeknik ITB (POLBAN) and is currently the Head of the Energy Engineering Laboratory at PEDC.

Since 2010, he has conducted in-house and public training sessions on electrical and control systems, as well as energy conservation. His expertise has been shared with both local and multinational companies, including Indonesia Power, Pemda Papua, PT. Badak, Cogindo, Star Energi, Chevron, and Freeport, among others. In addition to teaching, he has completed numerous projects related to power generation and conducted various energy audits.