Power System Protection: Essential Concepts and Techniques
A 10-Hour In-Depth Course Covering the Core Principles and Technologies of Electrical Network Protection
Power System Protection: Essential Concepts and Techniques free download
A 10-Hour In-Depth Course Covering the Core Principles and Technologies of Electrical Network Protection
Welcome to the "Fundamentals of Power System Protection" Online Course!
In our interconnected world, electrical power systems are crucial to our daily lives, industries, and infrastructure. Ensuring the reliability and safety of these systems is essential. This comprehensive course is designed to equip you with a profound understanding of power system protection, covering its principles and the technologies that safeguard power networks.
Meet Your Trainer:
Your instructor brings over 21 years of extensive experience in operation and maintenance, project management, consultancy, substation automation, SCADA, and commissioning. With a rich background that includes power plants, high-voltage substations, and HVDC installations, he has collaborated with esteemed organizations such as Siemens Saudi Arabia. His involvement in more than 20 high-voltage substation projects across Pakistan and Saudi Arabia showcases his expertise.
His proficiency spans various areas, including protection systems, substation automation systems, and the design, testing, and commissioning of power generation systems and high-voltage switchgear. He has a proven track record of leading testing and commissioning teams for implementing electrical infrastructure projects for clients in industries such as steel and petrochemicals.
Course Description:
Duration: 10 Hours (divided into 60 Lectures)
Course Overview:
Power system protection is vital for the reliable and safe operation of electrical networks. This course will provide you with the knowledge and skills necessary to understand, design, and implement effective protection systems. Throughout 60 engaging lectures, we will explore a comprehensive array of topics, ensuring you grasp the complexities of power system protection.
Course Topics:
Modern Power System Network
Fundamental Quantities in Power Systems
Basics of Power System Protection
Objectives of Protection
Importance of Protection
Effects of Current on Human Safety and Earth Leakage
Key Characteristics of Protection Systems
Selectivity in Power Systems
Zones of Protection
Open and Closed Zones in Power Systems
Overview of Relay and Metering Diagrams
Sensitivity, Speed, Reliability, Simplicity, and Economy in Protection Systems
Primary and Secondary Values of Protection Systems
Core Components of Protection Systems
Local Control Cubicle
Gas Diagrams and Single Line Diagrams
Harting Plug in GIS
Terminal Blocks
Auxiliary Relays and Contactors
Protection and Control Panels
Main Relays
Relay and Metering Diagram Design
Mechanisms of Protection Systems
Main and Backup Protection Zones
Zones and Selectivity
Elements of Protection Systems
Relay Classification
Classical Relay Design and Construction
Level Detection Overcurrent Relays
Inverse Time Overcurrent Relays
Directional Overcurrent Relays
Magnitude, Phase Comparison, and Differential Relays
Breaker Failure Protection
Factors Influencing Relay Performance
Basic Electrical Theory
Fault MVA and Arc Flash Energy Calculations
Introduction to Phasors
Symmetrical Components
Current Transformer Fundamentals
CT Burden, Polarity, and Star Point
Voltage Transformers
Substation DC Systems
Grounding Techniques for DC Systems
Capacitive Trip Units and UVTs
Device Codes
Isolators and Earth Switches
Circuit Breakers
Single Line Diagram: Single Bus Single Breaker Scheme
DC Supervision Relay
Schematic Drawing Page Addressing
Navigating Between Pages of Drawings
Understanding Loops in Drawings
Representing Loops in Drawings
Heating and Lighting Circuits of Panels
By the end of this course, you will have a solid foundation in power system protection, empowering you to enhance the safety and reliability of electrical power networks. Join us on this educational journey to elevate your understanding of this critical aspect of electrical engineering.
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