This two-day course is intended for O&M staff at all levels of experience working in power plants and larger industrial facilities, but should also be of interest to engineers and managers involved in the development of new projects. The course gives attendees a comprehensive overview of large transformers and their use with a focus on power plant applications, from their design and design specification to practical O&M issues.
A detailed review of the various forms of transformer degradation that may occur in the life of transformers is included as is essential guidance for determining the root cause of common transformer failures and degradation.
Drawing on field experience working with power transformers throughout the world, attendees will obtain detailed knowledge on all the key factors that have an impact on transformer reliability, efficiency, and operating life.
Course instructor is Michel Sacotte, President of Sacotte Partners
About the instructor: Mr. Sacotte was previously Vice President for Standardization and R&D for the Transformer Business Unit of Schneider Electric from 2010-2017. His experience in transformers at Schneider extends back to 1975. He has 8 patents and was chairman of working groups for a variety of international transformer standards.
Courses are hosted worldwide. Courses can be delivered on-site and tailored to a client’s specific needs if required.
USA Courses: To register or for more information, please contact Natalie Vasa, at our offices in the United States This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. or +1 (860) 651-4622 ext. 102.
Europe/Middle East/Asia Courses: Please contact Christine Vallon for registration or information purposes at This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.or by telephone on +33 4 92 96 92 54.
Refer to individual course syllabus for terms and conditions. Tetra Engineering reserves the right to cancel, in our sole discretion, any course 4 weeks prior to the respective start date.