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P1 - Protection of Electrical Power Systems

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The course covers the application and testing of electrical protection in-depth and involves a number of practical exercises and demonstrations combined with classroom theory. A wide range of protective devices is used during the course including electromechanical, microprocessor-based and numerical relays.

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The Faraday Centre

The Faraday Centre

The Faraday Centre is a privately-owned international training company based in North East England. Upholding over 30 years’ experience, we specialise in providing comprehensive high and low voltage electrical safety training either at our purpose-designed facilities or at our clients’ sites, in the UK and worldwide. Our highly experienced, multi-skilled lecturers offer an effective combination of theoretical understanding and practical hands-on learning experiences using industrial equipment to provide engineers with the knowledge and skills required to carry out specialised jobs in a safe way that’s in accordance with industry standards.
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