An Intensive 5-day Training Course
Electrical Engineering Advanced Workshop
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INTRODUCTION
Electrical Engineering is research, development, manufacture, installation, operation, maintenance and management of equipment, plant and systems within the electrical, electronic, communication and computer systems. These activities can apply to electricity generation, transmission, distribution, electrical installations, electrical equipment manufacturing, instrumentation and controls systems applications, communications network, electronic plant and equipment, and also the integration and control of computer systems.
EuroMaTech’s highly participative Electrical Electrical Engineering Advanced Workshop training course will help participants get clear and perfect understanding of power stations, transmission & distribution systems, and zone substations. The training will cover both primary and secondary systems. This Electrical Engineering Advanced Workshop training course seeks to provide skills such as Power system studies and case studies; Transmission systems technical considerations; LV and MV distribution system design and operation; Substation equipment selection and specifications; Power system protection & automation; Earthing system design and applications. By applying these engineering skills to the tasks and challenges faced in work, delegates will begin to experience breakthroughs they never thought possible.
Participants attending EuroMaTech’s training course will develop the following competencies:
- Power system load studies, fault studies, feasibility studies, reliability, and stability
- Correct selection of substation busbar configuration to ensure flexible switching and loading
- Calculation of fault levels, propose protection settings, and demonstrate protection coordination
- Transmission lines design and operation
- Distribution system configurations and design
- Switchgear types and construction
- HV cable sizing and coefficient factors
- Earthing system calculations
TRAINING OBJECTIVES
EuroMaTech’s training course aims to enable participants to achieve the following objectives:
- Model a power system by means of system parameters
- Create different load flow scenarios through different switching regimes
- How to analyze and interpret the response of the power system to different scenarios
- How to modify the power system behaviour in an area by enhancing system parameters
- Determine the location and busbar configuration of a typical substation
- Propose specifications for major substation equipment
- Create single line, layout, and schematics diagrams
- Calculate fault levels and loadings of feeders and branches
- Analyze protection logics and coordination between protection devices
- Establish communication between protection devices and controllers
WHO SHOULD ATTEND?
EuroMaTech’s training course is suitable for a wide range of professionals, but will be particularly beneficial to:
- Senior / Principal Engineers
- Project Engineers / Professionals
- Intermediate Engineers
- Graduate Engineers
- Technicians and System Operators
TRAINING METHODOLOGY
EuroMaTech’s Electrical Engineering Advanced Workshop training course will combine presentations with interactive practical exercises, supported by video materials, activities and case studies. Delegates will be encouraged to participate actively to the particular needs of their workplace.
Participants are encouraged to bring along with them any technical issues that they may wish to discuss during the training.
TRAINING SUMMARY
EuroMaTech’s Electrical Engineering Advanced Workshop training course covers essential skills such as Power system behaviour under steady-state conditions; Power system response to different events, disturbances, and faults; Transmission system constraints, loadability, and efficiency; Substation single line diagram, layouts, and schematics; Selection of suitable protection and automation; Selection and calculation of earthing systems.
TRAINING OUTLINE
Day 1 : Power System Parameters and Response
- Important power system studies
- AC power transmission
- Power system drawings
- Power stations
- Grid network
- Smart grid
- Power transmission security
- Power distribution factors
- RLC equations
- Sinusoids & phasors
- Phasor relationships & equations
- Power types & formulas
- Single line diagram (SLD)
- Impedance model
- Power system symbols
- Voltage regulation
- Synchronous generator model
- Maximum power delivered by synchronous generator
- Reactive power flow
- Generator over-excitation
- Complex power flow on a transmission line
- Steady-state stability
- Transient stability
- Rotor angle stability
Day 2 : Transmission System Design Considerations
- AC transmission
- Grid network features
- Transmission security
- Building up impedance models
- Complex power definitions
- Power factor
- Power factor compensation (PFC) techniques
- Shunt reactor compensation
- Minimum clearance distances
- Line voltage drop
- Electrical loads types and behaviour
- Single wire earth return (SWER)
- Balanced 3-phase system
- Unbalanced 3-phase systems
- Symmetrical components
- Sequence networks
- Wye-connected & delta-connected loads
- Voltage regulation
- Power angle & power transfer
- Steady state stability limit
- Transmission line terms (span, sag, cross arm, clearance)
- Transmission line surge impedance and propagation
- Overhead line conductors (AAC, AAAC, ACSR)
- Bundles conductors
- Overhead line insulators
- Line supporting structure (wood & concrete poles, towers)
- Power transfer capability, current carrying capacity
- Transmission line loadability
Day 3 : Distribution System Design Considerations
- Load models
- Typical characteristics of an industrial distribution system
- Distribution system types and components
- Electrical safety & power security
- Voltage classification
- Multiple voltage levels in power distribution
- Distribution configurations and redundancy
- Distribution expandability
- Distribution system planning
- Electricity demand & future growth
- Equipment sizing / ratings
- HV power cables types & sizing
- Selection of appropriate equipment
- System studies & software packages
- Embedded (in-plant) generation
- Parallel operation of utility with embedded generation
- Integrating embedded generation with plant distribution
Day 4 : Power System Protection
- Protection objectives
- Protection sensitivity, stability, and reliability
- Main & backup protection
- Symmetrical & asymmetrical faults
- Power system stability
- Impacts of electric faults
- Fuse protection
- Circuit breaker protection
- Relay protection (types, functions, construction, technology)
- Trip circuit supervision (TCS)
- Per Unit (PU) system
- Fault calculations
- Protection zones & overlap
- Short circuit capacity (SCC)
- Balanced 3-phase fault
- Unbalanced single-phase-to-ground fault
- Unbalanced phase-to-phase fault
- Unbalanced phase-to-phase-to-ground fault
- Fault indicator
- Overcurrent protection
- Earth fault protection
- Lightning protection
Day 5 : Substation Major Equipment, Earthing and Safety
- Circuit breaker types & applications
- Switchgear types, components, and applications
- Auto-reclosers
- Sectionalizers
- Disconnect switches
- RMU’s
- Earthing switches
- SF6 properties
- GIS substations
- HV cables types & calculations
- Power & distribution transformers
- Batteries & battery chargers
- Power conditioner
- Ungrounded vs. grounded systems
- Touch & step voltages, mesh voltage
- Earth potential rise (EPR), transferred voltages
- Soil resistivity
- Verification of adequacy
- Lightning protection techniques (rolling spheres, cone of protection)
- Embedded generation
- Power quality (harmonics, voltage flicker)
- Clearance distances
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ACCREDITATION
EuroMaTech is registered with the National Association of State Boards of Accountancy (NASBA) as a sponsor of continuing professional education on the National Registry of CPE Sponsors. State boards of accountancy have final authority on the acceptance of individual courses for CPE credit. Complaints regarding registered sponsors may be submitted to the National Registry of CPE Sponsors through its website: www.NASBARegistry.org.
Euromatech is a Knowledge & Human Development Authority (KHDA) approved training institute in Dubai, licensed and approved to deliver training courses in the UAE.
The KHDA is the regulatory authority in the UAE, that oversees administering, approving, supervising, and controlling the activities of various education providers in the UAE. We are proud of our commitment to ensuring quality training courses and status as a KHDA-approved training provider.
FAQ
Do you provide assistance with hotel accommodation?
Yes, we can assist you with the following:
- Corporate Discount: If available, we can extend our corporate discount for your stay at selected hotels.
- Hotel Suggestions: We can provide recommendations for nearby hotels based on your preferences and budget.
Feel free to explore online booking platforms for the most cost-effective options.
Do you offer customized training for organizations?
Yes, we provide tailored training solutions designed to meet the specific needs of your organization. Customized courses can be delivered either in-person or online, and you can select the dates and duration that best fit your schedule. For more details, please contact us at [email protected]
What types of training formats do you offer?
We provide two flexible training formats to suit your preferences:
- Classroom Training: Experience in-person learning with expert instructors. Engage in interactive discussions, hands-on activities, and benefit from face-to-face networking.
- Online Training: Join live online sessions from anywhere, offering flexibility for those with busy schedules or who prefer remote learning.
- In-House Training: We can bring our training directly to your organization, allowing for tailored sessions that address your specific needs and objectives.
Can you assist with visa arrangements?
Yes, we can help by issuing an official Letter of Invitation once you’ve confirmed your training registration, which can assist in your visa application process.
Who will be the senior consultant leading the training?
We are happy to share the profiles of our expert instructors. To learn more about their qualifications and experience, please contact us [email protected]
