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High voltage engineering and testing technical training course
Develop specialist expertise in high voltage engineering and testing with our accredited training course
University of Manchester, UK
About the technical training course
HVET is the only training course of its kind, providing information and insight into the methods, techniques and technologies within the high voltage testing and transmission engineering industry.
From the basics of high voltage power systems, to more advanced methodology and practice, the course covers individual components and fundamental aspects of high voltage testing techniques both in the classroom and in an active high voltage testing lab.
You’ll gain expert tuition from engineering practitioners and learn through interactive sessions, industrial experiences and case studies. All attendees also receive a digital copy of High-Voltage Engineering and Testing, 3rd edition as part of their registration.
Key themes
- High voltage overhead power lines
- High voltage system components and cables
- High voltage testing techniques
- High voltage system stresses and insulation coordination
- Testing for endurance and reliability
- Renewable integration
- Lifetime asset management
- The future of electricity networks.
Who should attend
- HV Electrical Engineer
- Power System Engineer
- Project Manager
- Engineering Manager
- Design Engineer
- Asset Management Specialist
- Consultant
- Transmission Engineer
- Distribution Engineer
- Maintenance Engineer
- Reliability Engineer
- Operations Manager
Don't just take our word for it…
"Probably the most I have learnt in a week technically. Was a good use of a week!"
"Would certainly recommend this course as it gives you a good overview of the latest developments in industry and where the UK power industry is headed."
"Excellent course delivered by industry experts. The facilities and practical demonstrations were very impressive. I learned a lot in a short space of time and would highly recommend other Engineers to attend."
"Solid engineering knowledge, practical application, variety of subjects, an amazing experience."
High-Voltage Engineering and Testing, 3rd Edition
This book describes strategic developments in the field and reflects on how they can best be managed. All the key components of high voltage and distribution systems are covered including electric power networks, UHV and HV.
All HVET course attendees receive a digital copy of the book as part of their registration.
Carl Johnstone
Carl Johnson
Director, i4 Asset Management
Paul Obanor
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Paul Obanor
System Capability Manager, National Energy System Operator (NESO), UK
Robert Madarasz
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Robert Madarasz
Sales and Application Manager PD Testing and Monitoring Solutions, Megger
Mark Waldron
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Mark Waldron
Switchgear Technical Leader, National Grid, UK
Raj Pal
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Raj Pal
Senior Transformer Design Engineer, GE Grid Solutions Ltd, UK
Ian Cotton
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Ian Cotton
Head of Research, School of Engineering, University of Manchester, UK
HansErik Keizer
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HansErik Keizer
Principal Consultant, Asset Management, Energy Systems DNV Netherlands B.V., The Netherlands
Colin Davidson
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Colin Davidson
Consulting Engineer HVDC & FACTS, GE Verona
Andrew Barclay
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Andrew Barclay
Principal Engineer, Kinectrics International Europe, UK
Mark Lashbrook
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Mark Lashbrook
Technical & Product Lead - MIDEL & MIVOLT, Shell, UK
Benjamin Smith
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Benjamin Smith
HV Manager, HV & Transmission Operations at Ørsted
- Day one - 9am - 5.30pm
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09.00
Registration and morning refreshments
09.15
Chair's Welcome
Carl Johnstone, Director, i4 Asset Management, UK
09.20
Session 1: Electricity networks – What does the future hold?
- An overview of our latest Future Energy Scenarios and strategic network plans and the implications for future networks.
Paul Obanor, System Capability Manager, National Energy System Operator (NESO), UK
10.05
Session 2: Renewables integration
- An understanding of the primary systems and equipment in place to transfer energy created via renewable systems into the grid
Robert Madarasz, Megger
10.50
Refreshment break
11.10
Session 3: High voltage switchgear
- Understand the design and testing of HVAC circuit-breakers and the relationship with power system stresses and performance
Mark Waldron, Switchgear Technical Leader, National Grid, UK
12.10
Session 4: Design of high-voltage power transformers
- A brief insight into design, manufacture & testing of transformers
- Understanding of main specified parameters
- Knowledge of what's inside the transformer tank
- Appreciation of various tests carried out to verify main specified parameters
Raj Pal, Senior Transformer Design Engineer, GE Grid Solutions Ltd, UK
13.10
Lunch
14.00
Session 5: High voltage system stresses and insulation coordination
- Understand the ways in which high voltage can cause insulation systems to fail
- Understand the role of insulation coordination on the power system
- Understand the importance of high voltage testing in delivering reliable products
Ian Cotton, Head of Research, School of Engineering, University of Manchester, UK
15.00
Refreshment break
15.10
Walk to the labs
15.30
Practical demonstrations of testing in the HV laboratories
17:30
End of day one
19.00
Course dinner sponsored by Megger
The course dinner will take place at Gusto Italian,
Manchester.There is no additional charge to attend;
however, places are limited and you must opt in during registration to secure a seat.
- Day three - 9am - 4.40pm
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09.00
Morning refreshments
09.10
Session 10: Asset management - an industrial perspective interactive session
Carl Johnstone, Director, i4 Asset Management, UK
10.10
Session 11: Offshore maintenance
Benjamin Smith, Head of Transmission & OFTO, Ørsted11.10
Refreshment break
11.30
Session 12: Novel high-voltage materials
- Understand the landscape of novel insulating materials in the market, particularly liquids
- Gain an understanding of the advantages and disadvantages of the different options
- Gain an understanding of the design changes necessary to incorporate novel materials into equipment, with a focus on transformers and dielectric liquids
Mark Lashbrook, Technical & Product Lead - MIDEL & MIVOLT, Shell, UK
12.30
Lunch
13.00
Walks to the labs
13.20
Practical demonstrations of testing in the HV laboratories
15.20
Refreshment break
15.40
Session 13: Lifetime asset management
Carl Johnstone, Director, i4 Asset Management
16.40
End of course
- Day two - 9am - 5.30pm
-
09.00
Morning refreshments
09.10
Session 6: High Voltage testing techniques
- Short introduction in High Voltage testing
- Practical information on partial discharge measurements
- Background information on failure rates
Hans Erik Keizer, Principal Consultant, Asset Management, Energy systems DNV Netherlands B.V., The Netherlands
10.10
Refreshment break
10.40
Practical demonstrations of testing in the HV laboratories
12.40
Lunch break
13.40
Session 7:
High-voltage cable systems
Andrew Barclay, Principal Engineer, Kinectrics International Europe, UK
14.40
Session 8: Commissioning testing - HVDC theory with failure modes
15.40
Refreshment break
16.00
Session 9: Generator testing
17.00
Panel discussion and Q&A with trainers
Andrew Barclay and Hans Erik Keizer
17.30
End of day two
Please note that the programme is subject to change.
Course registration and pricing
Early-bird
(Until 7 August 2026)
Member - £1959
Non-member - £2369
Student/Apprentice - £1199
Standard tickets
(Until 11 September 2026)
IET Member - £2169
Non-Member - £2679
Student/Apprentice - £1199
Late tickets
IET Member - £2369
Non-Member - £2889
Student/Apprentice - £1449
Group booking discounts
10% discount for 3 to 5 delegates – HVETGR3TO5
15% discount for 6 plus delegates – HVETGR6PLUS
Venue
The course will be held at the University of Manchester’s Core Technology Facility. Please note that some sessions will take place in the High Voltage Laboratories, approximately a 20-minute walk from the main venue. Staff will be available to guide you.
When registering, please let us know if you have any accessibility requirements.
Course venue address
The University of Manchester
Core Technology Facility
46 Grafton Street
Manchester
M13 9WU
High Voltage Laboratory sessions address
Electrical and Electronic Engineering High Voltage
York Street Building
Manchester
M13 9SS
What's included in registration?
- Three days of training delivered by high voltage experts.
- Access to speaker presentations
- 26 CPD hours and a certificate
- A digital copy of High Voltage Engineering and Testing, 3rd Edition book
- Lunch and refreshments throughout
- Site visit to the HV Labs.
Overseas participants
If you are attending the course from outside of the UK and are paying for your booking using a company payment card where the company is VAT Registered and is the registered card billing address, please use the registration link for a VAT registered overseas company.
This form will capture your Company VAT Registration number and will be subject to Out of Scope VAT. Otherwise, VAT is charged at the UK rate of 20%.
If you are from outside the UK but paying with a personal payment card, please use the overseas individual link.
Terms and conditions
All prices are per person. If you require a proforma invoice before booking and/or wish to pay via purchase order, please contact us: events@theiet.org. We regret that we cannot accept AMEX for online payments.
*All students must provide a copy of their student pass or letter of enrolment from their college or University.
Once registered please email your documentation to events@theiet.org along with your booking confirmation number.
Discount codes are for member and non-member delegate registration only, and not applicable to student bookings.
If you need to pay for your group by proforma invoice, please contact events@theiet.org.
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