Details
1-day course
CPD Credit: 7 hours, C1 / C2
Course Delivery Options
Course Overview
The aim of this course is to give electrical engineers an understanding of the design and operation of the UPS systems and how they are configured with other elements of the electrical power system to provide an uninterruptible supply to critical loads.
This course covers the selection and design of UPS systems for mission critical applications such as hospitals and data centres. The module is primarily focussed on static systems but covers rotary systems briefly.
Learning Objectives
At the end of the course attendees will have learned:
- Fundamental principles of the operation of the UPS systems
- Modes of operation, reliability and redundancy
- The pros and cons of static and rotary systems
- Benefits of modular over block systems
- Battery Systems
Programme
Part 1 - UPS System Fundamentals
- Purpose of the UPS, Standards
- System description / internal components
- Modes of Operation
- Reliability and Availability, MTBF, MTTR
- Redundancy - N, N+1, 2N etc.
- Types - static / rotary
- Requirements for Parallel Systems
- Standalone Block v Modular systems
Part 2 - Power Conversion
- Rectifier
- Inverter
- Static Bypass
- Discrimination and Short-Circuit Capacity
- External Manual Bypass system
- UPS Cabinet
- Cooling and ventilation requirements for UPS rooms
Part 3 - Battery System
- Battery Options - VRSLA, Lion, etc.
- Battery Charging
- Batteries Cabinets and Racks
- Battery Management systems
Part 4 - Rotary Systems
- Motor Generator Systems
- Diesel – DRUPS systems
- Part 5 - Testing the UOS System
- Load bank testing
- Factory Test
- Site Acceptance Test
Who Should Attend?
This course will benefit electrical engineers and contractors involved in the supply chain of electrical services for mission critical installations
Trainer’s Profile
Brendan Dervan is a Chartered Engineer with over 40 years’ experience in all aspects of mechanical and electrical building services including design, installation, commissioning and maintenance. After completing an electrical apprenticeship in 1982 he went on to study electrical engineering in DIT.
He has worked in M&E consultancy at senior engineer / director level since 1990. In 1999 he started his own M&E consultancy, Dervan Engineering Consultants (DEC), which merged with Cundall in 2016. His Company provided M&E consultancy and project management services to a diverse range of clients in both the public and private sectors. In 2013, Brendan completed an MSc in Energy Management with TU Dublin. His thesis researched the improvement of energy efficiency in existing data centres.
Testimonials
- “Excellent”
- “Another excellent and practical course by Brendan. Using his great notes and his practical real-world experience. Thank you all.”
- “Very well presented, current and solid.”
- “The course was well paced and delivered with great enthusiasm from the instructor, the material was relevant and very detailed.”
Engineers Ireland supports the Sustainable Development Goals. This event contributes to Engineers Ireland's Sustainability Framework.
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