Grounding, Testing, and Troubleshooting Medium Voltage Cable Accessories

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Author: TE Connectivity – Justin Opel, Michael Bee

This 2-hour live presentation course provides a practical overview of essential field practices related to grounding, system testing, and troubleshooting for medium voltage cable accessories (MVCA). It covers grounding theory, modern diagnostic testing approaches, and common failure modes encountered in the field. Designed for engineers and technicians, the session highlights real-world scenarios and solutions to maintain system performance and safety in MV electrical infrastructure.

Learning Objectives

This in-person course is intended to provide you with the following specific knowledge and skills:

• Understand grounding principles and their application in MV cable systems to ensure safety and operational reliability.
• Identify appropriate test methods for evaluating MV cable terminations and joints, including visual and electrical diagnostics.
• Diagnose common failure modes in MV installations and implement effective corrective actions.
• Recognize the impact of improper grounding or termination on long-term system performance.
• Apply troubleshooting workflows to isolate and resolve installation or operational issues in MVCA systems.

We provide technical courses for PDH credits that meet Board requirements for Professional Engineers, Geologists and Land Surveyors. This course is guaranteed to be accepted in AK, AL, AR, DE, FL, GA, IA, IL, ID, IN, KS, KY, MD, ME, MI, MN, MO, MS, MT, NC, ND, NE, NH, NJ, NM, NV, NY, OH, OK, OR, PA, SC, SD, TN, TX, UT, VA, VT, WI, WV, and WY. Before purchasing this course, please confirm that your state Board is listed above.