The Certification in Electrical Power Distribution Management course offers comprehensive coverage of fundamental topics such as power distribution, power cables, power converters, voltage fluctuations, and guidelines for earthing and lightning protection. The primary objectives of this course are to educate, evaluate, and certify participants' skills and competencies, thereby enhancing their work performance through comprehensive training. It is crucial for technicians involved in power distribution to implement appropriate policies for the optimal application of these systems. This course provides in-depth technical knowledge in this field, enabling participants to understand the operation and functions of power distribution.

Course Objectives:

Upon completing this ‘Certificate Electrical Power Distribution Management’ program successfully at us, participants will be able to:

Acknowledge the essentials of practical power distribution
Resolve short-circuit issues swiftly and successfully
Select the correct type of equipment for the right application
Measure the effect of fault levers on switchgear ratings
Classify the different functions for various types of cable protection
Use and protect power transformers fittingly

Who Should Attend?

This course is ideal for technicians or equivalent employees working in the power or electricity sectors, or persons working as electrical technicians. The program will also be useful to engineers, supervisors, and other technical individuals who require a fundamental understanding of how power distribution systems function. If you are a stakeholder in the power industry, as a consumer or as an employee, or if you are seeking a job in the power industry, this course will be extremely useful to you.

Course Outlines:

Introduction

History and growth of power distribution
Typical characteristics of an industrial distribution system
Benefits of 3-phase AC power system
Multiple voltage levels in power distribution
Expandability
Voltage classification
Types of distribution provisions and idleness

Fundamentals of Protection

Basic requirements
Need for protective apparatus
Protection in distribution systems
Components of protection systems
Protective relays for circuit breaker application
Time and current grading
Protection integrated into LV devices
Significance of settings and coordination of protective relays

Distribution System Planning

Data collection
Selection of appropriate equipment
The need for system development
Location of key assets
Planning of electrical system configuration
Selection of basic system parameters
Protection of future growth of electricity demand
Equipment ratings/sizing

Transformers

Transformer theory
Installation of transformers
Voltage control
Power transformers and distribution transformers
Troubleshooting
Construction
Cooling
Fire defence methods for large transformers

Switchgear

Major components
Indoor and outdoor construction
Metal enclosed switchgear basics
Switchgear ratings
Typical switchgear example
Protection and safety features

Circuit Breakers

Fault detection of cable installations
Key components and auxiliary systems
Types of circuit breakers
Assessment of various breakers
Assembly of a typical circuit breaker

Cables

Basic design, selection and sizing
Types and construction of cables
Accessories for cable installation
High voltage power transmission using cables
Insulating materials for LV and HV cables
Fault detection of underground cable installations

In-Plant Generation and Its Amalgamation with Power Systems

Types of in-plant generation
In-plant power generation sources
Corresponding operation of in-plant generators with external sources
Cost of power interruptions in critical processes
Integrating in-plant generation with plant distribution

Power Quality

What is power quality?
Tackling voltage fluctuations and flicker
Effect of power interruptions and needs of equipment

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