Introduction:
Power System Design, Short Circuit Analysis, Coordination Studies, Power Factor, and Power System Harmonic Analysis are among the topics covered in this Electrical Power System Engineering course. All aspects of industrial power production and distribution systems, including system planning, equipment selection, specification and application, system grounding, harmonic control, protection, and compliance with electrical code requirements, are addressed by this system. For a practical learning experience, this curriculum will also cover several in-class examples and challenges.
Why is “Electrical Power System Engineering: Design, Analysis, Fault Limiting, PFC, Harmonic Controls & Protection” necessary to study? Any power plant must have a properly operating electric power distribution system in order to be maintained, troubleshooted, and operated effectively.
High voltage utility circuit breakers, distribution transformers, main transformers, motor control centers, voltage switchgear, motors, and variable speed drives are all components of the power distribution system. Therefore, everyone involved in using such important equipment needs to be aware of its applications and workplace implications.
Course Objectives
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Upon completing this Electrical Power System Engineering: Design, Analysis, Fault Limiting, PFC, Harmonic Controls & Protection course successfully, participants will be able to:
- Understand power system design and analysis
- Evaluate harmonics and design harmonic filters
- Implement coordination lessons and curves
- Select and size power system components
- Conduct short circuit studies
- Design electrical power systems more efficiently
- Calculate overcurrent device settings
Organizational Benefits
Companies who send in their employees to participate in this Electrical Power System Engineering course can benefit in the following ways:
- Obtain experienced and skilled professionals to effectively manage electrical power systems
- Keep your company one step ahead with this all-inclusive design overview of electrical power systems
- Gain a competitive advantage in the industry with more efficient system designs
- Increase employee satisfaction with the provision for professional development
- Trained employees will be better equipped to prevent issues related to electrical power systems
- We can consider tailoring our content to your organization’s needs
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Personal Benefits
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Professionals who participate in this Electrical Power System Engineering course can benefit in the following ways:
- Understand the appreciation of related engineering disciplines such as civil, structural and data communications
- Increase your exposure to the design of electrical power systems
- Gain in-depth knowledge of electrical transmission and distribution equipment
- Learn the theoretical background of electrical engineering, increase your willingness to use and upgrade your numerical and computer skills
- Gather experience in operating, maintaining and troubleshooting of substation equipment
Who Should Attend?
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This Electrical Power System Engineering course is ideal for:
Electrical engineers,
Power system engineers,
Design engineers,
Technicians,
Planners,
Consultants,
Managers,
System operators,
And all those who want to learn about power system engineering.
Course Outline
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MODULE 1 – POWER SYSTEM DESIGN
- Introduction to Electrical Power System Design
- Primary Selective Systems
- Electrical Safety Considerations
- Economic Considerations of Design
- Delta vs. Wye Configurations
- Radial Distribution Systems
- Networks
- Electrical Codes and Standards
- Double Ended Substation
- Loop System
- Selecting the Appropriate Voltage
- Voltage Drop Calculations
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MODULE 2 – CALCULATIONS
- Appliance Loads
- General Lighting Load Calculations
- Receptacles Load Calculations
- National Electrical Code Article 220 Requirements
- Demand Factors
- Continuous vs. Non-Continuous
- Panel Schedules
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MODULE 3 – CONDUCTORS, PANELBOARDS & SWITCHBOARDS
- Conductor Selection
- Conduit Sizing
- Insulation Type
- Bus Bracing
- Series Ratings
- Correction Factors
- Series Rated vs. Fully Rated Panels
- Switchboard Bus Ratings
- Breaker and Fuse Selection
- Temperature Considerations
- Neutral and Ground Conductors
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MODULE 4 – DESIGN & CASE STUDIES
- Small Industrial Switchboard Circuit Design
- Lighting Design
- Lighting Layout
- Zonal Cavity Lighting Calculations
- Case Studies
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MODULE 5 – TRANSFORMERS
- Types of Transformers
- Cast Coil Designs
- Sizing and Protecting Transformers
- Insulation Characteristics
- Transformer Protection
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MODULE 6 – MOTOR CIRCUITS, LOCATIONS, SWITCHES & POWER SUPPLIES
- Locked Rotor and Overload Protection
- Insulation Class / Service Factor
- Motor Tables
- Grounding Electrode System Requirements
- Equipment Grounding Conductor Selection,
- Power Quality Issues
- Sizing of Feeders
- Motor Short Circuit Protection
- Designing Motor Circuits
- Hazardous/Classified Locations
- Explosion Proof Equipment
- Intrinsically Safe Circuits
- Size and Ratings of Transfer Switches
- Heat Loss
- Compatibility with Generators
- Designing a Transformer Circuit
- Uninterruptible Power Supplies
- UPS Types and Operation
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MODULE 7 – SHORT CIRCUIT ANALYSIS
- Short Circuit Analysis – Introduction
- Interrupting and Withstand Ratings
- Data Requirements
- Available Utility Short Circuit Current
- Short Circuit Study
- Conductor Impedance
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MODULE 8 – CONDUCTOR IMPEDANCE AND SHORT CIRCUIT CALCULATIONS
- Determining the Source Impedance
- Conductor Calculation Worksheets
- Calculating the Conductor Impedance
- Conductor Impedance Tables
- Short Circuit Calculations with Conductor Impedance
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MODULE 9 – TRANSFORMER IMPEDANCE AND SHORT CIRCUIT CALCULATIONS
- Transformer Testing and Percent Impedance
- X/R Ratio
- Using Percent Impedance for Short Circuit Calculations
- Transformer Calculation Worksheets
- Short Circuit Calculations with Transformer Impedance
- Determining the Source Impedance in Percent
- Infinite Bus Calculations
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MODULE 10 – MOTOR CONTRIBUTION
- Impact of Motor Contribution on Short Circuit Current
- Multipliers for Motor Contribution.
- Theory of Motor Short Circuit Contribution
- Sub-Transient Reactance
- Consideration of Motor Contribution – Case Study
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MODULE 11 – DEVICE INTERRUPTING & SERIES RATINGS
- Circuit Breaker and Fuse Interrupting Ratings
- Development of Series Ratings
- Proper Application of Series Ratings
- Symmetrical and Asymmetrical Short Circuit Current
- Dynamic Impedance
- Fully Rated vs. Series Rated
- UL and ANSI Testing Methods
- Current Limitation
- Short Circuit Study of Small Industrial System
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MODULE 12 – COORDINATION STUDIESÂ
- Setting Ground Fault Devices
- Protective Relay Operation
- Amp Tap Setting
- Time Dial Operation and Setting
- Instantaneous Function
- Selective Coordination Basics
- Understanding Time Current Curves (TCC)
- Overload Region of TCC
- Minimum Melting and Total Clearing Curves
- Coordination of Electronic Trip Circuit Breakers
- Residually Connected Ground Fault Schemes
- Instantaneous Region
- Fixed vs. Adjustable Instantaneous
- Determining the Setting of the Instantaneous
- Time Current Curves of Fuses
- Zero Sequence Ground Fault Relaying
- Feeders and Equipment
- Nuisance Tripping
- Current Transformers
- Study of Small Industrial Plant
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MODULE 13 – POWER FACTOR AND HARMONIC ANALYSISÂ
- Power Factor Correction
- Power Factor Calculations
- Third Harmonics
- Utility Rate Structure
- Harmonics
- Harmonic Related Problems
- Resonance
- Evaluating Harmonics
- Correction of Harmonic Problems
- Design of a 5th Harmonic Filter for an Industrial Plant
Method of Instruction:
 Online
Course Duration:
5 days
Type of Certificate Issued:
 Certificate in Electrical Power System Engineering: Design, Analysis, Fault Limiting, PFC, Harmonic Controls & Protection
You can choose any of the three below:
- Digital Certificate(Downloadable PDF)
- Physical Certificate with security marking shipped to your location with a price
- Framed Certificate with security markings shipped to your location with a price.
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