An Interactive 5-Day Training Course

Start-up, Commissioning & Testing of Electrical Systems

Methods of Electrical Equipment and Substation Commissioning and Testing with Digital Instruments

Start-up, Commissioning & Testing of Electrical Systems

Scheduled Dates

16 - 20 Nov 2026
Dubai - UAE
$5,950
16 - 20 Nov 2026
Online
$4,950
21 - 25 Dec 2026
Singapore - Singapore
$5,950
28 Dec - 01 Jan 2027
London - UK
$5,950
04 - 08 Jan 2027
Dubai - UAE
$5,950
05 - 09 Jul 2027
Abu Dhabi - UAE
$5,950
26 - 30 Jul 2027
Muscat - Oman
$5,950
15 - 19 Nov 2027
Dubai - UAE
$5,950
15 - 19 Nov 2027
Online
$4,950
20 - 24 Dec 2027
Singapore - Singapore
$5,950
27 - 31 Dec 2027
London - UK
$5,950

Why Choose this Training Course?

This Start-up, Commissioning & Testing of Electrical Systems training course equips electrical professionals with the technical knowledge required to inspect, test, commission and safely energise electrical equipment and substations. Effective electrical commissioning is essential for verifying equipment integrity, confirming protection system performance and ensuring that installations meet operational and safety requirements before being placed into service. Participants will examine commissioning procedures, digital testing instruments, electrical protection systems and the technical requirements associated with power transformers, circuit breakers, instrument transformers and gas-insulated substations.

The training course provides a structured understanding of pre-commissioning inspections, primary and secondary injection testing, insulation assessment, transformer diagnostics, earthing systems and protection relay verification. Particular attention is given to the application of digital testing equipment, including OMICRON CPC 100, CMC 356, CIBANO, ARCO and TESTRANO systems, together with IEC 61850 communication and GOOSE messaging. Participants will also examine switching plans, first energisation procedures, functional testing and commissioning documentation. The course emphasises safe testing practices, accurate interpretation of results and systematic verification of electrical systems before operational handover.

This Start-up, Commissioning & Testing of Electrical Systems training course will highlight:

  • Establishing effective electrical pre-commissioning and testing procedures
  • Applying digital instruments to electrical equipment testing
  • Commissioning circuit breakers, instrument transformers and GIS substations
  • Evaluating power transformer integrity and protection systems
  • Testing earthing, lightning protection and numerical relays
  • Managing first energisation, switching plans and commissioning documentation

What are the Goals?

By the end of this Start-up, Commissioning & Testing of Electrical Systems training course, participants will be able to:

  • Evaluate electrical commissioning requirements and pre-commissioning procedures.
  • Select appropriate digital instruments and electrical testing methods.
  • Assess circuit breaker, instrument transformer and GIS commissioning results.
  • Interpret power transformer diagnostic and protection test results.
  • Verify earthing arrangements and numerical protection relay functions.
  • Develop safe energisation procedures and commissioning documentation.

Who is this Training Course for?

This Start-up, Commissioning & Testing of Electrical Systems training course is specifically designed for electrical professionals directly responsible for equipment testing, substation commissioning, protection verification and electrical system energisation, including:

  • Electrical Commissioning Engineers
  • Electrical Testing and Inspection Engineers
  • Substation Commissioning Engineers
  • Electrical Protection and Relay Engineers
  • Power System Commissioning Engineers
  • Electrical Maintenance Engineers responsible for equipment testing
  • High-Voltage Testing Engineers
  • Electrical Commissioning Supervisors

How will this Training Course be Presented?

This Start-up, Commissioning & Testing of Electrical Systems training course combines expert-led technical presentations, electrical equipment examples, commissioning procedures and digital testing applications. Participants will examine representative test configurations, instrument functions, electrical measurements and equipment commissioning reports. Technical discussions will address protection testing, transformer diagnostics, earthing verification and first energisation requirements. The methodology emphasises safe working practices, accurate interpretation of test results and compliance with applicable electrical standards and manufacturer recommendations.

Organisational Impact

Organisations will benefit from:

  • Improved reliability of newly commissioned electrical systems
  • Stronger verification of equipment integrity and protection functions
  • Reduced commissioning errors and energisation risks
  • More consistent electrical testing and acceptance procedures
  • Improved documentation and technical handover quality
  • Greater confidence in electrical system readiness for operation

Personal Impact

Participants attending this Start-up, Commissioning & Testing of Electrical Systems training course will develop:

  • Stronger understanding of electrical commissioning procedures
  • Improved knowledge of digital electrical testing instruments
  • Greater confidence in interpreting commissioning test results
  • Better understanding of transformer and circuit breaker diagnostics
  • Improved capability in protection and earthing system verification
  • Stronger awareness of safe energisation and handover requirements

Daily Agenda

Day 1: Importance of Start-Up, Commissioning and Testing of Electrical Systems
  • Definition of Start-up, Commissioning and Testing
  • Pre-commissioning Procedures
  • Reasons for Start-up, Commissioning and Testing
  • Substation Commissioning – Gas Insulated Substation
  • Managing Commissioning with IEC 61850 and GOOSE
  • Earthing System including Clean Earth, Intrinsic Safe Earth and Planet Earth
  • Major Components of GIS Substations
  • GIS with Vacuum Interrupter
Day 2: Commissioning Test Equipment (CPC 100, Omicron 356, CIBANO, ARCO, TESTRANO) and Circuit Breakers including Instrument Transformers
  • Types of Tests and Equipment for Commissioning
  • IR test, Primary Injection Test, Secondary Injection Test
  • HV Test, AC Hipot Test, DC Hipot Test and Connections
  • Infrared and Partial Discharge Monitoring
  • Circuit Breaker Functional Tests
  • Tests for SF6 Circuit Breaker
  • SF6 Management
  • Construction and Test for Current Transformer and Voltage Transformers
Day 3: Commissioning Test Equipment for Transformers Integrity
  • Transformer Noise
  • Commissioning Test and Test Equipment for Power Transformers
  • Functional Tests for Power Transformer
  • Vector Group of Transformer
  • Transformer Oil Characteristics and Tests
  • Sweep Frequency Response Analysis (SFRA) Test Significance
  • Tan Delta Test and Polarization Index
  • Transformer Protection with Multi-functional Numerical Relays
Day 4: Commissioning Test for Earthing and Lightning Systems
  • Importance of Earthing
  • Network Earthing
  • Neutral Earthing Resistors
  • Restricted Earth Fault
  • Sensitive Earth Fault
  • Lightning Protection Systems
  • Commissioning Testing for Protection
  • Numerical Relays Functionalities
Day 5: First Energization and Commissioning Documentation
  • Battery Charger Commissioning Tests
  • Commissioning Switching Plans
  • Managing the First Energisation
  • Switching Plans
  • Soak Tests and Phasing Tests
  • Commissioning Certificates
  • Wrap-up Q & A Session

Certificate

  • Upon successful completion of this training course, delegates will be awarded an official PetroKnowledge Certificate of Completion, signed by the course facilitator. The certificate confirms successful participation and records the total learning hours completed.
  • Continuing Professional Education credits (CPE): In accordance with the standards of the National Registry of CPE Sponsors, one CPE credit is granted per 50 minutes of attendance.

Accreditation

NASBA Approved Training Courses

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