Power Plant Auxiliary Electrical Systems Training Course

Course Introduction

Power Plant Auxiliary Electrical Systems Training Course is designed to provide participants with comprehensive knowledge and practical skills for designing, operating, maintaining, troubleshooting, and optimizing auxiliary electrical systems that support reliable power plant operations. The course focuses on auxiliary power distribution, motor control systems, standby power supplies, protection systems, switchgear, transformers, emergency electrical systems, and electrical reliability to ensure safe, efficient, and uninterrupted power generation in thermal, hydro, nuclear, combined cycle, and renewable energy power plants.

Auxiliary electrical systems are essential to the continuous operation of power plants because they supply electricity to critical equipment such as pumps, fans, compressors, conveyors, cooling systems, lubrication systems, control rooms, instrumentation, lighting, emergency systems, and plant utilities. Any failure within auxiliary electrical systems can lead to equipment damage, forced outages, production losses, and significant safety risks. This course equips participants with the engineering knowledge and practical techniques required to manage auxiliary electrical infrastructure throughout its lifecycle while maximizing plant availability and operational performance.

Participants will gain practical knowledge of auxiliary power distribution networks, station service transformers, medium- and low-voltage switchgear, motor control centers, standby generators, uninterruptible power supplies (UPS), battery systems, electrical protection coordination, grounding systems, power quality analysis, cable systems, electrical testing, preventive maintenance, fault diagnosis, commissioning, and system performance evaluation. Practical engineering exercises and real-world power plant case studies enable participants to confidently manage auxiliary electrical systems that support safe and continuous power generation.

The course also explores the integration of auxiliary electrical systems with Supervisory Control and Data Acquisition (SCADA), Distributed Control Systems (DCS), Plant Information Management Systems (PIMS), Computerized Maintenance Management Systems (CMMS), Enterprise Asset Management (EAM), Energy Management Systems (EMS), Intelligent Electronic Devices (IEDs), Industrial Internet of Things (IIoT), predictive maintenance platforms, and digital asset monitoring technologies. Participants will understand how integrated digital systems improve equipment reliability, operational visibility, maintenance planning, and plant efficiency.

Emerging technologies including Artificial Intelligence (AI), predictive analytics, digital twins, smart sensors, cloud-based monitoring platforms, battery energy storage systems, intelligent motor control, edge computing, industrial cybersecurity, renewable energy integration, and advanced condition monitoring are transforming auxiliary electrical system management in modern power plants. This course introduces these innovations while emphasizing engineering excellence, operational reliability, environmental sustainability, regulatory compliance, workforce safety, and continuous improvement.

Upon successful completion, participants will possess the practical competence to design, install, commission, operate, inspect, maintain, troubleshoot, and optimize auxiliary electrical systems for power plants. They will be equipped to improve plant reliability, strengthen electrical safety, enhance energy efficiency, reduce maintenance costs, ensure regulatory compliance, optimize asset performance, and support the dependable operation of modern power generation facilities.

Duration

5 days

Who Should Attend

• Power Plant Electrical Engineers

• Electrical Maintenance Engineers

• Power System Engineers

• Plant Operations Engineers

• Commissioning Engineers

• Electrical Supervisors

• Maintenance Supervisors

• Protection Engineers

• Instrumentation and Control Engineers

• Reliability Engineers

• Utility Engineers

• Plant Managers

• Asset Management Engineers

• Electrical Technicians

• Operations and Maintenance Personnel

Course Objectives

• Develop comprehensive knowledge of auxiliary electrical systems, power plant electrical architecture, and internationally recognized engineering standards for power generation facilities.

• Understand the design, operation, maintenance, and protection of auxiliary transformers, switchgear, motor control centers, standby power systems, and electrical distribution networks.

• Apply engineering best practices for designing reliable auxiliary electrical systems that improve plant availability, operational efficiency, equipment reliability, and workplace safety.

• Perform systematic electrical load calculations, equipment sizing, cable selection, protection coordination, and grounding system design using structured engineering methodologies.

• Strengthen competency in integrating auxiliary electrical systems with SCADA, DCS, CMMS, Enterprise Asset Management, IIoT platforms, and intelligent monitoring technologies.

• Improve plant performance by implementing preventive maintenance programs, condition monitoring techniques, power quality improvements, and energy optimization strategies for auxiliary equipment.

• Conduct comprehensive inspections, commissioning activities, electrical testing, technical audits, and regulatory compliance assessments supporting safe and reliable plant operations.

• Analyze electrical performance data, equipment condition reports, maintenance histories, and operational risks to support informed engineering decisions and continuous improvement initiatives.

• Explore emerging technologies including artificial intelligence, predictive analytics, digital twins, smart sensors, battery energy storage systems, industrial cybersecurity, and cloud-based monitoring platforms.

• Build practical competence to design, supervise, document, audit, and continuously improve auxiliary electrical systems while ensuring operational reliability, safety, sustainability, and regulatory compliance.

Course Outline

Module 1: Fundamentals of Power Plant Auxiliary Electrical Systems

• Principles of auxiliary electrical systems supporting continuous power plant operations

• Understanding auxiliary electrical architecture and critical plant support equipment

• International standards governing power plant auxiliary electrical system design

• Roles and responsibilities of engineers managing auxiliary electrical infrastructure

Module 2: Auxiliary Power Distribution Systems

• Designing auxiliary power distribution systems for reliable plant electrical operations

• Selecting station service transformers and auxiliary distribution equipment effectively

• Performing electrical load calculations supporting efficient system capacity planning

• Coordinating auxiliary distribution networks for operational flexibility and reliability

Module 3: Switchgear and Motor Control Systems

• Selecting medium- and low-voltage switchgear for auxiliary power applications

• Designing motor control centers supporting pumps, fans, and auxiliary machinery

• Applying variable frequency drives to improve auxiliary equipment performance

• Managing motor protection systems to minimize equipment failures and downtime

Module 4: Emergency and Standby Electrical Systems

• Designing standby generator systems supporting emergency power requirements reliably

• Implementing uninterruptible power supply systems for critical plant equipment

• Managing battery systems ensuring dependable control and protection system operation

• Coordinating emergency electrical systems with plant operational continuity plans

Module 5: Electrical Protection and Grounding

• Applying protection coordination techniques for auxiliary electrical distribution systems

• Designing grounding and bonding systems supporting personnel and equipment safety

• Configuring protective relays and circuit breakers for dependable fault isolation

• Conducting fault analysis to improve electrical protection system performance

Module 6: Automation and Digital Integration

• Integrating auxiliary electrical systems with SCADA and Distributed Control Systems

• Utilizing Intelligent Electronic Devices for advanced monitoring and diagnostics

• Applying Industrial Internet of Things technologies for continuous asset monitoring

• Managing electrical asset information using CMMS and Enterprise Asset Management platforms

Module 7: Maintenance and Reliability Engineering

• Developing preventive maintenance programs for auxiliary electrical equipment effectively

• Conducting condition monitoring using thermography, insulation testing, and oil analysis

• Managing maintenance planning to improve equipment reliability and plant availability

• Evaluating auxiliary system performance using reliability engineering methodologies consistently

Module 8: Emerging Technologies in Auxiliary Electrical Systems

• Artificial intelligence supporting predictive maintenance and operational optimization strategies

• Digital twins improving auxiliary electrical planning and lifecycle management decisions

• Smart sensors enabling continuous monitoring of critical auxiliary electrical equipment

• Battery energy storage and renewable integration supporting resilient plant operations

Module 9: Testing, Commissioning, and Regulatory Compliance

• Conducting electrical testing and commissioning before auxiliary system energization safely

• Performing technical audits supporting engineering quality and regulatory compliance objectives

• Verifying operational performance through structured acceptance testing methodologies

• Managing electrical documentation supporting maintenance and compliance requirements

Module 10: Best Practices and Continuous Improvement

• Establishing comprehensive auxiliary electrical management frameworks for operational excellence

• Measuring electrical system performance using internationally recognized engineering indicators

• Benchmarking auxiliary electrical systems against global power generation best practices

• Implementing continuous improvement initiatives enhancing reliability, efficiency, and plant safety

Training Approach

This course will be delivered by our skilled trainers who have vast knowledge and experience as expert professionals in the fields. The course is taught in English and through a mix of theory, practical activities, group discussion and case studies. Course manuals and additional training materials will be provided to the participants upon completion of the training.

Tailor-Made Course

This course can also be tailor-made to meet organization requirement. For further inquiries, please contact us on: Email: training@upskilldevelopment.com Tel: +254 721 331 808

Training Venue 

The training will be held at our Upskill Training Centre. We also offer training for a group (at a discount of 10% to 50%) at requested location all over the world. The Onsite course fee covers the course tuition, training materials, two break refreshments, buffet lunch, airport transfers, Upskill gift package, and guided tour.

Visa application, travel expenses, dinners, accommodation, insurance, and other personal expenses are catered by the participant

Certification

Participants will be issued with Upskill certificate upon completion of this course.

Airport Pickup and Accommodation

Airport pickup and accommodation is arranged upon request. For booking contact our Training Coordinator through Email: training@upskilldevelopment.com, +254 721 331 808

Terms of Payment:

Unless otherwise agreed between the two parties’ payment of the course fee should be done 3 working days before commencement of the training so as to enable us to prepare better.