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Introduction
Course overview
Reliable electrical distribution is essential for industrial plants, buildings and infrastructure. Engineers must understand system design, equipment, protection and operation.
This Aractech course covers distribution system configurations, transformers, switchgear and cables, load calculations, voltage regulation, power quality, earthing, protection, energy efficiency and maintenance. Participants analyse and improve a distribution system design.
What you will achieve
Learning objectives
- Explain distribution system configurations
- Select transformers, switchgear and cables
- Perform load and voltage drop calculations
- Understand power quality issues
- Apply protection and earthing principles
- Plan operation and maintenance
Who should attend
Target audience
- Electrical engineers
- Facilities engineers
- Maintenance managers
- Project engineers
- Electrical technicians
- Consultants
Methodology
Learning approach
- Technical lectures
- Calculation exercises
- Case studies
- Design review
- Group discussions
Complete course outline
Five focused days of learning and application
The timings provided are estimates and may vary depending on the number of participants and the discussions taking place during the sessions. They are indicative only and do not constitute a binding commitment.
Day 1
Distribution Systems
- System configurations
- Voltage levels
- Reliability
- Coffee break
- Reliability (continued)
- Standards
- Exercise: Single-line diagram review
Day 2
Equipment
- Transformers
- Switchgear
- Cables
- Busbars
- Coffee break
- Busbars (continued)
- Selection
- Workshop: Equipment selection
Day 3
Calculations
- Load calculations
- Voltage drop
- Short circuit levels
- Coffee break
- Short circuit levels (continued)
- Cable sizing
- Lab: Calculations
Day 4
Power Quality and Protection
- Harmonics
- Voltage dips
- Power factor
- Protection
- Coffee break
- Protection (continued)
- Earthing
- Case study: Power quality problem
Day 5
Operation and Maintenance
- Operating procedures
- Maintenance
- Energy efficiency
- Coffee break
- Energy efficiency (continued)
- Upgrades
- Capstone: Distribution system improvement
FAQ
Frequently asked questions
What does Electrical Power Distribution Systems (ME-018) cover?
This course covers Maintenance and Engineering through a structured five-day outline focused on practical application, discussion, and implementation planning.
When is the next available session?
The next scheduled session starts on 2 - 6 November 2026. See the course schedules section for the available dates and delivery formats.
Who should attend this course?
Electrical engineers, Facilities engineers, Maintenance managers
Is bilingual course delivery available?
Yes. All course materials and presentations are provided in English, while bilingual explanation and discussion support may be available depending on the selected location and trainer availability. For example, when attending a course in Istanbul, you may request a Turkish-speaking trainer to explain the English course content in Turkish. Arabic explanation support may also be requested at this location. Other languages are available in selected cities. You can choose your preferred language support as an optional preference during registration.
How can I register for a session?
Use any Register button next to the available course dates to open the participant registration page and submit your booking request for the selected session.
Is this course available online as well as classroom-based?
Check the course schedules section for currently published classroom and Online / Live sessions.
Where are classroom sessions delivered?
Current classroom venues include London, Barcelona, Dubai, Munich, Geneva.
How long is the training programme?
The programme runs for five days from 09:00 to 14:00, which gives 25 contact hours, including a daily 30-minute break (22.5 hours of instruction).
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