The modern Electric Power System has departed from its regulated origins and is rapidly embracing a competitive landscape, leading to innovative energy applications and remarkable advancements in plant efficiency. Simultaneously, environmental concerns have surged, compelling power-generation technologies to minimize emissions and ecological impacts.

Furthermore, computer capabilities have experienced a significant increase in effectiveness while witnessing a notable decrease in cost. This has resulted in the widespread adoption of digital instrumentation within control rooms. These transformative changes have made today's power plants more diverse and complex than ever before, incorporating a wide array of technologies.

The purpose of this course is to provide comprehensive coverage of electric power and energy generation, transformation, transmission, distribution, and utilization. It also encompasses the modeling, analysis, planning, design, monitoring, and control of modern electric power systems.

Course Objectives:

Upon the successful completion of this course, each participant will be able to:-

Power System Components
Electric Power Generation
Transformers
Transmission System
Substations
Distribution Systems
Electric Power Utilization
Power System Analysis and Simulation

Who Should Attend?

This course is intended for all Electrical Power Managers, Engineers, Superintendents, Supervisors, Foremen, Technicians and those who are involved in the design, engineering, operation, maintenance, and control of the electric power system or anyone interested in obtaining a working knowledge of the modern electric power system.

Course Outlines:

Overview of Modern Power System Components

Structure of the Electrical Power System
Generating Units (Synchronous Generators, Exciters, and Automatic Voltage Regulators, Turbines and their Governing Systems)
Substations
Transmission and Distribution Network (Overhead Lines and Underground Cables, Transformers, Shut and Series Elements, Flexible AC Transmission Systems (FACTS))
Protection

Electric Power Generation

Hydroelectric Power Generation
Synchronous Machinery
Thermal Generating Plants
Distributed Utilities

Transformers

Theory and Principles
Power Transformers
Distribution Transformers
Underground Distribution Transformers
Dry Type Transformers
Instrument Transformers
Transformer Connections
Loading Power Transformers
Transformer Testing
Transformer Installation and Maintenance
Problem and Failure Investigations
On-line Monitoring of Liquid-Immersed Transformers

Transmission System

Concept of Energy Transmission and Distribution
Transmission Line Structures
Insulators and Accessories
Transmission Line Construction and Maintenance
Insulated Power Cables for High Voltage Applications
Transmission Line Parameters
Sag and Tension of Conductor
Corona and Noise
Geomagnetic Disturbances and Impacts upon Power System Operation
Lightning Protection
Reactive Power Compensation
Using this Course Overview, the Instructor(s) will Brief Participants about the Topics that were Discussed Today and Advise Them of the Topics to be Discussed Tomorrow

Substations

Gas Insulated Substations
Air Insulated Substations
High Voltage Switching Equipment
High Voltage Power Electronics Substations
Considerations in Applying Automation Systems to Electric Utility Substations
Substation Automation
Oil Containment
Community Considerations
Animal Deterrents/Security
Substation Grounding
Grounding and Lightning
Seismic Considerations
Substation Fire Protection

Distribution Systems

Power System Loads
Distribution System Modeling and Analysis
Power System Operation and Control

Electric Power Utilization

Metering of Electric Power and Energy
Basic Electric Power Utilization – Loads, Load Characterization and Load Modeling Electric Power Utilization: Motors
Using this Course Overview, the Instructor(s) will Brief Participants about the Topics that were Discussed Today and Advise Them of the Topics to be Discussed Tomorrow

Power System Analysis and Simulation

The Per-Unit System
Symmetrical Components for Power System Analysis
Power Flow Analysis
Fault Analysis in Power Systems
Practical Examples
Modeling of Power System Using Computer Analysis Software
Load Flow Analysis
Short Circuit Analysis
Motor Starting
Practical Examples

Power System Protection

Basic Overview of System Protection
Instrument Transformers
Protection Relays
Time Grading Principles
Practical Examples
Unit Protection
Transformer Protection
The Protection of Synchronous Generators
Transmission Line Protection

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