Electrical Power Distribution Fundamental Workshop

Training Descriptions

Reliability, power quality & interrelationship between operations & planning are some of the concerns of the employers in the power distribution field. This course presents a comprehensive overview of the elements of power distribution systems & then deals with the major concerns & issues. It also covers grounding, electrical system protection distribution automation & non-utility generation, Future trends, particularly relating to open access, are also discussed.
You are expected to bring specific problems or questions which will be dealt with during the appropriate sessions or panel discussion.

This course will be a refresher for those with experience & a comprehensive overview for those who are comparatively new to this industry.

This course is intended to introduce attendees to systems engineering and provide a good understanding of how it can be applied to planning, designing, implementing, operating and optimizing power and energy projects.

Training Syllabus

• Fundamentals of Distribution Systems
• Overhead Lines
• Underground Distribution
• Transformers
• Voltage Regulation
• Capacitor Application
• Faults
• Short-Circuit Protection
• Reliability
• Voltage Sags and Momentary Interruptions
• Other Power Quality Issues
• Lightning Protection
• Grounding and Safety
• Distributed Generation

Training Objectives

• Electrical Distribution System Fundamentals
o When you complete this lesson, you will be able to recognize and understand the process and purpose of designing an electrical power distribution system.

• Primary and Secondary Distribution Systems
o When you complete this lesson, you will be able to describe primary and secondary distribution systems, including common system designs. In addition, you will be able to discuss the benefits of these network systems and have the knowledge to create a riser diagram.

• Distribution System Components and Application
 When you complete this lesson, you will be able to explain the common components of a distribution system. In addition, you will be able to describe the role of the substation and its common components.

• Load Characteristics and Management
o When you complete this lesson, you will be able to discuss characteristics common to load area demand. In addition, you will understand how to utilize load and load-Course Duration curves to assist in balancing of interchange scheduling and conducting time error correction.

• Elements of System Protection
o When you complete this lesson you will understand the basic principles of system protection. Additionally, you will understand the basic equipment and methods deployed to realize protection principles.

• Types of Protective Relays
o When you complete this lesson you will understand the basic operating principles of common protective relays and how they are employed in protection systems.

• Line Protection
o When you complete this lesson you will understand basic power system line relay load ability and how various protection methods are applied to isolate faults on these systems.

• Transformer Protection
o When you complete this lesson you will understand the basic construction and protection methods commonly used in transformer protection.

• Reliability Coordination – Planning and Operations
o When you complete this lesson, you will be able to identify the different aspects of BPS planning and operation and enact them in your facility to support stable system operations.
o When you complete this lesson you will understand the responsibility and authority granted to various entities under system emergencies so the reliability of the Interconnect can be maintained.

• Energy Production and Transfers
o When you complete this lesson, you will be able to identify the elements associated with the production and transfer of energy in power systems.

• Transmission Operations
o When you complete this lesson, you will be able to understand the fundamentals and basic control strategies of transmission systems.

This Course is suitable for:

• Plant Engineers
• Electrical Engineers in Industry
• Power Engineering Consultants
• Power Distribution System Operations Engineers
• Utility professionals & their technical support staff as well as those electrical engineers who want to switch to electrical power distribution.

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During training, our instructors will use a combination of direct theory and practice with prepared case studies taken from past real projects.Our Course Material is designed specifically by the experienced engineer in accordance with common project requirements. Therefore, you will get knowledge sharing directly from Electrical Engineers with years of experience.

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