Medium and High Voltage Training
The Airside High Voltage, Medium Voltage, and Series Circuits Training program is designed to equip participants with the knowledge and skills necessary to manage and maintain electrical systems on the airside of airports, focusing on high voltage (HV), medium voltage (MV), and series circuits. The course covers the fundamental concepts, operational principles, and safety considerations specific to airside power systems. Emphasis is placed on the installation, maintenance, fault analysis, and troubleshooting of these systems to ensure safe, reliable, and efficient operations that support critical airside infrastructure, including runways, taxiways, lighting systems, and navigation aids.
Objectives
- To understand the characteristics and operation of high and medium voltage systems used in airside power distribution.
- To familiarize participants with the components and design of series circuits, including their role in airside applications.
- To gain practical knowledge of airside electrical systems, including installation, testing, maintenance, and fault diagnosis.
- To learn about the safety protocols and best practices for working with high and medium voltage systems on the airside.
- To analyze and resolve common issues encountered in HV, MV, and series circuits in airside operations.
Program Content
Introduction to Airside Electrical Systems:
- Overview of airside power requirements (runway lighting, taxiway systems, airport lighting, and other essential systems).
- Key differences between high voltage (HV), medium voltage (MV), and low voltage systems on the airside.
- Role of series circuits in power distribution for runway and taxiway lighting.
High Voltage (HV) Systems:
- Definition and classification of HV systems.
- Common components: Switchgear, transformers, circuit breakers, cables, and insulation.
- Operating principles of HV systems in an airport environment.
- Installation, testing, and maintenance procedures for HV systems.
- Fault detection, diagnosis, and corrective actions in HV circuits.
- Safety procedures when working with HV systems, including lockout/tagout (LOTO) practices and PPE requirements.
Medium Voltage (MV) Systems:
- Characteristics of MV systems and their role in airside infrastructure.
- Design and components of MV distribution systems: Distribution boards, transformers, circuit protection devices.
- Installation and maintenance of MV systems on the airside.
- Fault analysis and troubleshooting in MV systems, including protection relays and circuit breakers.
- Handling and managing power outages and system failures in MV systems.
- Safety considerations when working with MV systems, including grounding, isolation, and emergency response.
Series Circuits in Airside Power Systems:
- Understanding series circuits and their application in airfield lighting systems.
- Series circuit components: Lamps, resistors, capacitors, and controllers.
- Power distribution in series circuits and their limitations in airside applications.
- Circuit design and maintenance for airfield lighting systems.
- Troubleshooting series circuits: Diagnosing faults such as burned-out lamps, power loss, and circuit interruptions.
- Repair and replacement procedures for series circuit components.
System Protection and Fault Diagnosis:
- Protection schemes for HV and MV systems: Overcurrent protection, earth fault protection, differential protection.
- Fault diagnosis tools: Multimeters, insulation resistance testers, and circuit testers.
- Understanding fault levels, arc flash protection, and coordinated protection systems.
- Steps to safely isolate and rectify faults in HV, MV, and series circuits.
Testing, Inspection, and Maintenance:
- Routine inspection and preventive maintenance techniques for HV, MV, and series circuits.
- Testing methods for HV insulation, cables, and transformers.
- Condition monitoring techniques and predictive maintenance strategies.
- Recordkeeping and documentation practices for airside electrical systems.
Safety Standards and Regulations:
- Key safety regulations and standards governing airside electrical work (e.g., IEEE, IEC, OSHA).
- Safety protocols for working in hazardous environments, including arc flash hazards and electrical shock prevention.
- Emergency response procedures, including first aid and incident reporting.
- Case studies of airside electrical accidents and lessons learned.
