Course Description

Guide to Transformer Maintenance





Learn how to inspect and maintain the various parts of a transformer in this free online electrical engineering course. This electrical engineering course establishes the importance of power transformers to power distribution. We go through the basic parts of a transformer and describe their functions. We then show you how to inspect these parts and carry out basic maintenance procedures to ensure their continuous operation. We also explain how transformers require efficient cooling to provide the electrical skills you need to keep transformers running properly.

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Training ProviderAlison
Course TypeOnline Learning
Course QualificationCPD Certificate
Course Duration4-5 hours
Course FeeFree
Entry RequirementsLike all courses on the Alison Free Learning platform this is a free, CPD-accredited course. A Graduate can choose to buy a certificate or diploma upon successful completion of a course, but this is not required or necessary.

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Career PathWhat You Will Learn In This Free Course
• Identify all parts of a power transformer
• Describe the function of each transformer part
• Explain how a transformer's parts are connected to carry out their functions
• Recognize when transformer parts are faulty
• Discuss how to conduct routine and non-routine inspections
• Describe the basic maintenance of the power transformer
• Explain how to maintain the operational efficiency of the transformer
Course Code5727
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