THE SOUTH AFRICAN INSTITUTE OF

ELECTRICAL ENGINEERS

POWER TRANSFORMER
OPERATING & MAINTENANCE

TARGET AUDIENCE

SAIEE-1475-V : 1 CPD credits : Category 1

OVERVIEW
Transformers generally give the appearance of being a
robust piece of distribution equipment, but in actual fact
remain susceptible to internal damage by through faults
and incorrectly set protection. The course therefore
provides a general understanding of power transformers
and actions required especially when a transformer has
been subjected abnormal operating conditions such as
sustained through and close up faults and an assessment
of the transformer condition is required.

Persons in the power distribution business such as

maintenance
engineers,
field
maintenance
staff
(Supervisors & technicians) and even technical staff
entrusted with the operation of substation equipment.

COST : R3,700 (incl. teas, lunches, and course

material) OR R3,000 discounted fee for active
SAIEE members
*Note: If proof of payment is received before
commencement of the course, the following rates will apply:
Non member R3,350 ; SAIEE member R2,700.

COURSE DATE:
17 November 2016 : JOHANNESBURG
Registration : 08:00 08:30
Workshop : 08:00 - 17:00

The presentation notes are comprehensive and serve as a

reference manual also.
PRESENTER
JOCK RIZZOTTO (Pr Eng., BSc Eng. (Elect), M Eng.
Mech, MBL, GCC, SMSAIEE, MSAIMechE.)

COURSE OUTLINE :
The course covers the following areas in power
transformer operating;
*Transformer theory overview
*Description and function of the key internal and external
components
*Protection theory as associated with power transformers
*Electrical tests to assess transformer condition
*Evaluation transformer internal condition based on oil sample
results
*Transformer surveillance
*Wrap up discussions

Jock is the MD of AJR Consulting (Pty) Ltd providing free lance

consulting and training services.
After some 42 years first with Transnet and then Eskom and including
a short period seconded to central Government, Jock started the
above business on retirement. Over the years, Jock has required
extensive experience in;

Project engineering design

Project management
Maintenance engineering
Maintenance management
Production and process engineering
Substation design evaluation
Power plant failure investigations (Failure mode and Root cause
analysis)
Evaluation of transformer designs and repairs, modifications
Loss adjustment and Risk analysis,
Evaluation of damaged plant in terms of repair/overhaul/replace
decisions.
Mentoring and training technical staff

During this time Jock authored various documents and procedures in

the maintenance engineering field, and also Eskom on various national
NRS work groups.

REGISTRATION : CONTACT DETAILS

ROBERTO BENITES
011 487 9042
roberto@saiee.org.za