ALL Academy Programme
Transformer Academy ALL Academy package is a comprehensive corporate learning solution designed to provide continuous access to the full Transformer Academy educational ecosystem.
Lecturers
Academy Lecturer
Zlatko Hanic
Zlatko Hanić is an Associate Professor at the University of Zagreb Faculty of Electrical Engineering and Computing (FER). He has over 15 years of experience in the analysis, design, and optimization of electromechanical and electromagnetic devices, including transformers. His work bridges academic research and practical engineering, specializing in advanced modeling, numerical analysis, and performance optimization […]
Academy Lecturer
Stefan Tenbohlen
Stefan Tenbohlen received his diploma and PhD in Engineering from the Technical University of Aachen, Germany, in 1992 and 1997, respectively. In 1997, he joined ALSTOM Schorch Transformatoren GmbH, Mönchengladbach, Germany, where he was responsible for basic research and product development. From 2002 – 2004, he was the Head of the Electrical and Mechanical Design Department. […]
Academy Lecturer
Niel Malan
Niël has 24 years’ experience in Electrical Engineering, Commercial and Supply Chain in the utility industry across Generation, Transmission and Distribution. He led and implemented successful strategic sourcing methodology for the Power Transformer Category on group level, securing strategic partnering with global Transformer manufacturers, to secure supply for best transformer technologies and optimized total cost […]
Academy Lecturer
Marcos Ferreira
Marcos Ferreira is an Electrical Engineer with 35+ years of diversified corporate experience in designing, managing, and coordinating projects in transmission, distribution, communications, in the State of Massachusetts, Texas, Ohio, Oregon, Washington and California, as well as all Canadian Provinces. He has worked on new installation and replacement of substation HV equipment (e.g., transformers, circuit […]
Academy Lecturer
Jon Giesecke
Mr. Giesecke is one of the world’s leading experts in combining technologies used in the in-service inspection of high voltage oil-filled power transformers and substation diagnostics. He has been training personnel worldwide in these methods for over 20 years with great success. Prior to forming JLG Associates LLC in 2006, Giesecke was employed by EPRI […]
Academy Lecturer
C. S. NARASIMHAN
Dr. Narasimhan is a Ph.D. in Chemistry with over 30 years of experience in Industrial R&D. While working as a technical director in a major oil company manufacturing transformer oils, he led project teams for developing and commercializing mineral oils for EHV applications and ester fluids. He is a member of several IEC and CIGRE […]
Academy Lecturer
Juan Albiger
Juan Albiger es Ingeniero Eléctrico con más de 15 años de experiencia en el proceso de compra y gestión de Transformadores de Potencia. Está especializado en equipamiento de Subestaciones de Alta Tensión: preparación de especificaciones técnicas, realización de inspecciones en fábrica y gestión de la puesta en servicio y el mantenimiento. Juan Albiger es Líder […]
Guest Speakers
Syllabus
Duration: 213 hours
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Contact usDesign of Distribution Transformers Duration: 23 hours
- Design of Distribution Transformers - e-lesson #1: Introduction - Mutual inductance phenomenon
- Design of distribution transformers - e-lesson #2 - Line Frequency Oil Transformer
- Design of Distribution Transformers - e-lesson #3 - Design Approaches
- Design of Distribution Transformers - e-lesson #4 Technical specifications
- Design of distribution transformers - e-lesson #6 Electromagnetic design (part I)
- Design of distribution transformers - e-lesson #6: Electromagnetic design (part 2)
- Design of distribution transformers – e-lesson #7: Thermal analysis for power transformers
- Design of distribution transformers – e-lesson #8: Transformers at no-load and on load
- Design of distribution transformers – e-lesson #9: Short circuit design
- Design of distribution transformers – e-lesson #10: Transient and risk analysis
- Design of distribution transformers – e-lesson #11: Practical transformer design calculation (elective)
- Design of distribution transformers – e-lesson #12: Advanced materials for transformers (elective)
- Design of Distribution Transformers - e-lesson #5 - Construction elements
- Design of distribution transformers - e-lesson #13: Amorphous Transformers
- Design of distribution transformers - e-lesson #14: Cast resin & dry type transformers
- Design of distribution transformers - e-lesson #15: Leakage inductance considerations and proximity losses
- Design of distribution transformers - e-lesson #16: Advanced methodologies in custom design with special requirements
- Design of distribution transformers - e-lesson #17: Effects of DC components in magnetization currents
- Design of distribution transformers – e-lesson #18 - Transformers in smart grids and renewables applications
- Design of Distribution Transformers - e-lesson #19 - Standard classes, norms, certifications for distribution and high power transformers
- Design of Distribution Transformers - e-lesson #20 - Death valley in transformer projects: when requirements are too demanding
- Design of Distribution Transformers - e-lesson #21 - Optimum design with differential evolutions and genetic algorithms
- Design of distribution transformers - e-lesson #22 - The future of transformers and transformer design
Design of power transformers Duration: 15 hours
- Design of power transformers - e-lesson #1 - Design process
- Design of power transformers - e-lesson #2 - Components and calculations
- Design of power transformers - e-lesson #3 - Fundamentals of dielectric design
- Design of power transformers - e-lesson #4 - Fundamentals of thermal design
- Design of power transformers – e-lesson #5 - Core and no load losses
- Design of power transformers – e-lesson #6 - Windings
- Design of power transformers - e-lesson #7: Load losses and measures to reduce additional losses
- Design of power transformers - e-lesson #8: Short circuit withstand
- Design of power transformers - e-lesson #9: Insulation design
- Design of power transformers - e-lesson #10: Temperature rise
- Design of power transformers - e-lesson #11: Noise
- Design of power transformers - e-lesson #12: Regulation concepts
- Design of power transformers - e-lesson #13: Ability to withstand short circuit
- Design of power transformers - e-lesson #14: Efficiency, voltage drop & PEI
- Design of power transformers - e-lesson #15: Insulation in a nutshell
Dissolved gas analysis (DGA) Duration: 14 hours
- DGA Course - e-lesson #1: The most efficient transformers maintenance method
- DGA course - e-lesson #2 - Sampling oil for DGA, consideration on frequencies and sampling safety aspects
- DGA Course - e-lesson #3 - Sampling oil for DGA, consideration on frequencies and sampling safety aspects- part II
- DGA Course - e-lesson #5 - Theories & practice of modern DGA diagnosis, standards, guides, schemes and HI models
- DGA Course - e-lesson #4: Critical description of leading modern techniques for separation and measurements in offline DGA measurements
- DGA Course - e-lesson #7 - A critical analysis of modern techniques for offline and online DGA measurements
- DGA course - e-lesson #8 - Selecting and using the proper DGA online device for your transformer
- DGA Course –e-lesson #9: Recipes for preparing in-house gas in oil standards
- DGA Course –e-lesson #10: When should one recommend taking a transformer out of service
- DGA Course: E-lesson #8 - Short review of the previous two levels: Advanced and adapted sampling techniques
- DGA Course - e-lesson #9: A critical analysis of modern techniques for offline and online DGA measurements
- DGA Course – e-lesson #11: A brief "history of the future" - an advanced approach to DGA diagnosis based on AI
- DGA Course – e-lesson #12: Special lesson - Dr. Michel Duval. Survey of important contributions reviewed by Dr. Michel Duval.
- DGA Course –e-lesson #13: Special DGA diagnoses
Finite Element Method Applied for Transformers Design Duration: 12 hours
- EM FE Method Applied for Transformers Design – e-lesson#1 - The Role of Simulations in Transformer Design
- EM FE Method Applied for Transformers Design - e-lesson#2 - Introduction to Numerical Methods for Transformers
- EM FE Method Applied for Transformers Design – e-lesson#3 - Electromagnetic Fundamentals
- EM FE Method Applied for Transformers Design - e-lesson#4 - FEM Basics and Modelling Workflow
- EM FE Method Applied for Transformers Design - e-lesson#5 - 2D Transformer FEM Modelling
- EM FE Method Applied for Transformers Design - e-lesson#6 - 2D Electrostatic FEM for Transformers
- EM FE Method Applied for Transformers Design - e-lesson#7 - Electromagnetic Theory
- EM FE Method Applied for Transformers Design - e-lesson#8 - Finite Element Method Formulation
- EM FE Method Applied for Transformers Design - e-lesson#9 - Advanced 3D FEM Modelling for Transformers
- EM FE Method Applied for Transformers Design - e-lesson#10 - AC and Stray Loss Modeling with FEM
- EM FE Method Applied for Transformers Design - e-lesson#11 - Advanced Electrostatic and Dielectric Simulations
- EM FE Method Applied for Transformers Design - e-lesson#12 - AC and Stray Loss Modelling with FEM
Insulating liquids testing course Duration: 10 hours
- Insulating liquids testing - lesson #1 - Introduction to insulating oil test
- Insulating liquids testing - lesson #2 - Review of available conventional literature, guides, and standards for oil testing
- Insulating liquids testing - lesson #3: Oil test priorities: specification, frequencies, limits
- Insulating liquids testing - lesson #4: Insight into transformer oil sampling, obtaining a reliable oil sample
- Insulating liquids testing - lesson #5: Diagnostics and actions based on the results of transformer oil tests
- Insulating liquids testing - lesson #6: Breakdown voltage tests
- Insulating liquids testing - lesson #7: Moisture, water, methods significance, and compatibility
- Insulating liquids testing - lesson #8: Electrical measurements for insulating oils
- Insulating liquids testing - lesson #9: Oil acidity measurements
- Insulating liquids testing - lesson #10: Color and Interfacial test. IFT
Introduction to transformers Duration: 10 hours
- ENG - Introduction to transformers - e-lesson #1: History of transformers and introduction to the content of the course
- ENG - Introduction to transformers - e-lesson #2: The basics of transformers
- ENG - Introduction to transformers - e-lesson #3: The magnetic circuit
- ENG - Introduction to transformers - e-lesson #3, PART II: The magnetic circuit
- ENG - Introduction to transformers - e-lesson #4: Equivalent circuit of a transformer
- ENG - Introduction to transformers - e-lesson #5: Operating characteristics of transformers
- ENG - Introduction to transformers - e-lesson #5 pt II: Operating characteristics of transformers
- ENG - Introduction to transformers - e-lesson #6: Windings and insulation system in the transformers
- ENG - Introduction to transformers – e-lesson #6 pt II: Windings and insulation system in the transformers
- ENG - Introduction to transformers - e-lesson #7: Temperature and load-ability of transformers
On-load tap changers (OLTC) Duration: 8 hours
- OLTC Course - e-lesson #1: On-load tap-changer basics
- OLTC Course - e-lesson #4 - Testing on load tap changers
- OLTC Course – e-lesson #5 - Testing resistor type on load tap changers
- OLTC Course - e-lesson #3 - Reactor type OLTC
- OLTC Course - e-lesson #6 - Testing reactor type on load tap changers
- OLTC Course - e-lesson #2: Resistor type OLTC
- OLTC Course - e-lesson #7 - Analysis of OLTC test results
- OLTC Course - e-lesson #8 - Special cases of OLTC testing
Online moisture in transformers monitoring and management Duration: 3 hours
- Online Assessment and Management of Water in Transformers: e-lesson #1 - Fundamentals of water in transformers
- Online Assessment and Management of Water in Transformers: e-lesson #2 - Moisture monitoring and Diagnostics
- Online Assessment and Management of Water in Transformers: e-lesson #3 - Transformer dehydration process monitoring
Partial discharge measurement for power transformers Duration: 7 hours
- Partial discharge measurement for power transformers course - e-lesson #1 - Basics of partial discharges I
- Partial discharge measurement for power transformers course – e-lesson #2 – Basics of partial discharges II
- Partial discharge measurement for power transformers - e-lesson #3 - Ultra High Frequency (UHF) PD Measurement Method
- Partial discharge measurement for power transformers – e-lesson #4 – Onsite measurement of PD
- Partial discharge measurement for power transformers – e-lesson #5 - Advanced interpretation of PD measurement
- Partial discharge measurement for power transformers – e-lesson #6 - Placement of UHF-sensors in power transformers
- Partial discharge measurement for power transformers - e-lesson #7 - Calibration of electrical and electromagnetic PD Measurements
Solid state transformers course Duration: 17 hours
- Solid state transformers course - e-lesson #1: Current scenario
- Solid state transformers course - e-lesson #2: Traditional 50/60 Hz transformers and distribution systems overcome
- Solid state transformers course - e-lesson #3: Introduction to distributed generation
- Solid state transformers course - e-lesson #4: SMART GRIDS AND MICROGRIDS
- Solid state transformers course - e-lesson #5: Distributed generation and renewables sources part 1
- Solid state transformers course - e-lesson #6: Improvements by distributed generation
- Solid state transformers course - e-lesson #7: Solid-state transformers and power electronics
- Solid state transformers course - e-lesson #8: Distributed generation and renewables sources
- Solid state transformers course - e-lesson #9: Distributed generation and smart grids
- Solid state transformers course - e-lesson #10: Solid state transformers specific functionalities
- Solid state transformers course - e-lesson #11: Solid-state transformers and technology challenges
- Solid state transformers course - e-lesson #12: Frequency dynamics and transient response in transformers
- Solid state transformers course - e-lesson #13: Power quality hardware and high-frequency loss assessment
- Solid state transformers course - e-lesson #14: Multi-stage SST topologies and semiconductor selection
- Solid state transformers course - e-lesson #15: The digital substation: control and telecommunications
- Solid state transformers course - e-lesson #16: Smart grids, DER integration and socio-technical barriers
- Solid state transformers course - e-lesson #17: SST as the active node in Distribution 2.0
Spanish edition: Introduction to transformers Duration: 10 hours
- SP - Introduction to transformers - e-lesson #1: History of transformers and introduction to the content of the course
- SP - Introduction to transformers - e-lesson #2: The basics of transformers
- SP - Introduction to transformers - e-lesson #3: The magnetic circuit (Spanish)
- SP - Introduction to transformers – e-lesson #3, PART II: The magnetic circuit (Spanish edition)
- SP - Introduction to transformers - e-lesson #4: Equivalent circuit of a transformer (Spanish)
- SP - Introduction to transformers - e-lesson #5: Operating characteristics of transformers Spanish
- SP - Introduction to transformers - e-lesson #5 pt II: Operating characteristics of transformers Spanish
- SP - Introduction to transformers - e-lesson #6: Windings and insulation system in the transformers (Spanish)
- SP - Introduction to transformers – e-lesson #6 pt II: Windings and insulation system in the transformers SP
- SP - Introduction to transformers - e-lesson #7: Temperature and load-ability of transformers (Spanish edition)
Strategic sourcing for power transformers Duration: 4 hours
- Strategic sourcing for power transformers - e-lesson #1: Introduction
- Strategic sourcing for power transformers – e-lesson #2: Power transformer sourcing strategy development
- Strategic sourcing for power transformers – e-lesson #3: Power transformers contracting
- Strategic sourcing for power transformers – e-lesson #4: Supplier management and development
Transformer Condition Assesment I Duration: 7 hours
- TCA I course - e-lesson#1: Reviewing transformer data and background
- TCA I course - e-lesson#2: Scheduling and Performance of Visual inspection as the foundation of condition assessment
- TCA I course - e-lesson#3: Performing Online Diagnostic Measurement and Analyzing Test-Data Results on Power Transformers
- TCA I course - e-lesson#4: Performing Offline Diagnostic Field Testing and Analyzing Test-Data Results on Power Transformers
- TCA I course - e-lesson#6: Power Transformer Accessories Assessment
- TCA I course - e-lesson#7: Power Transformer Condition Assessment Review based on interpretation of test-data results and operation and maintenance records
- TCA I course - e-lesson#5: OLTC Condition Assessment (Online and Offline Diagnostic Measurements Techniques)
Transformer condition assessment Duration: 13 hours
- L2 TCA Course – e-lesson #1: Introduction
- L2 TCA Course - e-lesson #2 - Vibration and sound analysis of oil filled power transformers
- L2 TCA Course - e-lesson #3: Understanding Partial Discharge (PD)
- L2 TCA Course - e-lesson #4 - Infrared Thermography for Transformers/Substation Components
- L2 TCA Course - e-lesson #5 - Dissolved Gas Analysis and Oil Quality
- L2 TCA Course - e-lesson #6 - Functional Testing & Visual Inspections
- L2 TCA Course - e-lesson #7 - Report Generation and Cost Benefit Analysis
- L2 TCA Course - e-lesson #8 - Vibration and sound analysis: Master's level
- L2 TCA Course – e-lesson #9 – Partial Discharge Detection & Analysis
- L2 TCA Course - e-lesson #10 - Dissolved Gas Analysis and Oil Quality
- L2 TCA course - e-lesson #11: Infrared Thermography (IRT) applied to UHV power transformers and various substation components
- L2 TCA course - e-lesson #12 - Visual Examination & Functional Testing
- L2 TCA course - e-lesson #13 - Report generation and cost benefit analysis
Transformer oil Duration: 20 hours
- Transformer oil - e- lesson #1 - Introduction: A brief overview of transformers based on insulation systems
- Transformer Oil - e-lesson #2 - Important properties of transformer oil critical for its application in transformers
- Transformer Oil - e-lesson #3 - International Oil Standards – Basic Concepts and Key differences
- Transformer Oil - e-lesson #4 - Mineral Oils in Service
- Transformer Oil – e-lesson #5 - Condition monitoring of oils in transformer service
- Transformer Oil – e-lesson #6 - Reconditioning and reclaiming of mineral oils
- Transformer Oil – e-lesson #7 – Gassing tendency, stray gassing and DGA
- Transformer oil - e-lesson #8 - Additives in oil
- Transformer oil - e-lesson #9 -Alternative fluids
- Transformer oil - e-lesson #10 - Moisture dynamics
- Transformer oil - e-lesson #11 - Moisture dynamics part II
- Transformer oil - e-lesson #12 - Oxidation of oil
- Transformer oil - e-lesson #13 - Copper corrosion
- Transformer oil - e-lesson #14 - Furanic compounds
- Transformer oil - e-lesson #15 - Emergence of methanol as a chemical marker for paper degradation
- Transformer oil - e-lesson #16 - Dissolved gas analysis of mineral oils
- Transformer oil - e-lesson #17 - Alternative fluids - Basic features influenced by chemical structures
- Transformer oil - e-lesson #18 - A detailed comparison of Ester fluids and mineral oils
- Transformer oil - e-lesson #19 Maintanance Standards for Ester Fluids ( Synthetic & Natural Esters)
- Transformer oil - e-lesson #20 Nanofluids
Transformer specification Duration: 10 hours
- Transformer Specification course - e-lesson #1 - Define Specifications and Understand Table of Contents Breakdown
- Transformer Specification course - e-lesson #2 - Prepare and Issue Technical Specifications for Power Transformers
- Transformer Specification course - e-lesson #3 - Transformer Special Technical Requirements based on the application
- Transformer specification course - e-lesson #4 - Quality management, inspections and testing
- Transformer specification course - e-lesson #5: Power transformer specification requirements based on the applications and standards
- Transformer specification course – e-lesson #6: Technical requirements for power transformers
- Transformer specification course - e-lesson #7: Power transformer technical specifications - fundamental rules
- Transformer specification course - e-lesson #8: Classification of technical requirements – ‘essential versus optional’
- Transformer specification course - e-lesson #9: Specification of processes (services) for power transformers specifications
- Transformer specification course - e-lesson #10: Tender assessment and specifications
Transformer Specification course - Spanish Duration: 10 hours
- CURSO ESPECICIFACIÓN DE TRANSFORMADORES DE POTENCIA - Clase 1 - Generalidades y desglose del Índice de Contenido
- CURSO ESPECICIFACIÓN DE TRANSFORMADORES DE POTENCIA - Clase 2 - Proceso de adquisición de Transformadores. Elaborando Especificaciones técnicas
- CURSO ESPECICIFACIÓN DE TRANSFORMADORES DE POTENCIA – Clase 3 - Requisitos técnicos especiales de transformadores según la aplicación
- CURSO ESPECICIFACIÓN DE TRANSFORMADORES DE POTENCIA – Clase 4 - Gestión y Aseguramiento de la Calidad, Inspecciones y Ensayos
- CURSO ESPECICIFACIÓN DE TRANSFORMADORES DE POTENCIA – Clase 5 - Requisitos de especificación de transformadores de potencia según las aplicaciones y las normas
- CURSO ESPECICIFACIÓN DE TRANSFORMADORES DE POTENCIA – Clase 6 - Requisitos técnicos para transformadores de potencia
- CURSO ESPECICIFACIÓN DE TRANSFORMADORES DE POTENCIA – Clase 7 - Especificaciones técnicas de transformadores de potencia: reglas fundamentales
- CURSO ESPECICIFACIÓN DE TRANSFORMADORES DE POTENCIA – Clase 8 - Clasificación de los requisitos técnicos: “esenciales frente a opcionales”
- CURSO ESPECICIFACIÓN DE TRANSFORMADORES DE POTENCIA – Clase 9 - Especificación de procesos (servicios) para las especificaciones de transformadores de potencia
- CURSO ESPECICIFACIÓN DE TRANSFORMADORES DE POTENCIA – Clase 10 - Evaluación de ofertas y especificaciones
Transformer testing Duration: 20 hours
- Transformer Testing Course - E-LESSON #1 - Introduction
- Transformer Testing Course – E-LESSON #2 - Measurement of voltage ratio and check of phase displacement
- Transformer Testing Course – E-LESSON #3 – Winding resistance measurement
- Transformer Testing Course - E-LESSON #4 - Short-circuit impedance and load loss measurement
- Transformer testing course - e-lesson #5: No-load loss and current measurement
- Transformer Testing course - e-lesson #6: Dielectric tests on power transformers
- Transformer Testing Course - e-lesson #7: Lightning impulse test (part I)
- Transformer Testing Course - e-lesson #8: Lightning impulse test (part II)
- Transformer testing course - e-lesson #9 Switching Impulse Test
- Transformer testing course - e-lesson #10: Applied voltage test
- Transformer Testing Course - e-lesson #11: Line terminal AC withstand voltage test (LTAC)
- Transformer testing course - e-lesson #12: Induced voltage test and PD measurement
- Transformer Testing course - e-lesson #13: Temperature rise test
- Transformer Testing Lesson -e-lesson # 14: Sound level measurement
- Transformer Testing Course – e-lesson #15: Measurement of zero-sequence impedance
- Transformer testing course - e-lesson #16: Insulation resistance measurement
- Transformer Testing Course – e-lesson #17: Capacitance and dielectric dissipation factor measurement
- Transformer Testing Course – e-lesson #18: Testing of tap-changers and built-in current transformers
- Transformer Testing Course – Lessons #19 Testing of auxiliaries
- Transformer Testing Course – e-lesson #20: Mechanical tests
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