Electric Power Systems Generation, Transformation, Transmission, Distribution, Substation and Utilization Design, Modeling, Analysis, Planning, Monitoring, Control, Maintenance and Troubleshooting
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Electric Power Systems Generation, Transformation, Transmission, Distribution, Substation and Utilization Design, Modeling, Analysis, Planning, Monitoring, Control, Maintenance and Troubleshooting Course
Introduction:
The modern electric power system has undergone a significant transformation, moving away from its regulated origins and embracing a competitive landscape. This shift has led to innovative uses of energy and remarkable advancements in plant efficiencies. Environmental concerns have also gained prominence, driving the demand for lower emissions and reduced ecological impacts across all power generation technologies. Furthermore, the past decade has witnessed a rapid increase in computer capabilities coupled with a significant decline in costs, resulting in widespread adoption of digital instrumentation in control rooms. These changes have made today's power plants more diverse and complex than ever before.
This course is specifically designed to comprehensively cover various aspects of electric power generation, transformation, transmission, distribution, and utilization. It aims to provide a contemporary overview of this extensive field while integrating core knowledge from a wide range of topics. Participants will gain a practical understanding of the operations of modern electric power systems, starting from generation and extending to transmission, distribution, and wiring. The course covers fundamental electrical terminology and concepts related to the design, construction, operation, and maintenance of power plant substations, transmission lines, and distribution lines. It also explores the effects of electric power utilities' deregulation through interesting examples. Additionally, participants will be introduced to fiber optics and other telecommunication systems used in the electric power industry.
Furthermore, the course delves into various engineering and economic challenges associated with the planning, operation, and control of power generation and transmission systems in electric utilities. It presents advanced operational methods applied to practical electric power engineering problems, serving as an effective means of introducing participants to these techniques. While the course explores a wide range of topics, it acknowledges that it is not possible to cover all the problems and best practices in this complex field within a five-day timeframe. Instead, it aims to introduce participants to the types of problems that arise, illustrate theoretical and practical approaches, and guide them towards seeking further information and developing advanced skills as needed.
The course takes a comprehensive approach, addressing various topics related to the design, operation, and control of power systems that are typically treated separately. It provides in-depth analysis with both analytical rigor and practical insights. The subject matter is presented in a unique and engaging manner, combining control theory, element characteristics, modeling, and analysis of different aspects 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
- Power System Protection
- Power System Transients
- Power System Dynamics and Stability
- Power System Operation and Control
- Power System Planning (Reliability)
- Power Electronics
- Power Quality
- Economic Dispatch of Thermal Units and Methods of Solution
- Power System Security
- Environmental Controls
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