The training course will benefit the engineers, technicians and supervisors on the operations. This training course is suitable for a wide range of professionals but will greatly benefit:

• Electrical engineers
• Electrical supervisors
• Power engineers
• Managers in-charge of electrical installations
• Project engineers

Electricity is generated at power plants and moves through a complex system, sometimes called the grid, of electricity substations, transformers, and power lines that connect electricity producers and consumers. Most local grids are interconnected for reliability and commercial purposes, forming larger, more dependable networks that enhance the coordination and planning of electricity supply. Electric power generation, transmission and distribution are part of the utility sector. This sector includes all electric generating facilities powered by fossil fuels, including coal, petroleum, or gas as the power source. Electricity is also available in the form of renewable energy such as solar and wind power. The transmission process is usually overhead except for urban city premises. Power transformers are the main electric equipment installed for this mass transfer of bulk electricity. The distribution process can either be overhead or underground. This involves many control, protection and switching devices. This training course will feature:

• The conventional and unconventional method of power generation
• The smart grid system
• Overhead transmission lines methodology
• Operations and functions of power transformers
• Electricity distribution layout
•  Protection, control and switching devices at the distribution level

By the end of this training course, participants will be able to understand and analyze:

• The thermal power generation system
• Smart grid and renewable energy
• Importance and role of power transformers
• Overhead and underground transmission and distribution system
• Common protection, control and switching devices

This training course in Dubai will utilize a variety of proven adult training techniques to ensure maximum understanding, comprehension, and retention of the information presented. This includes presentation and discussion of the latest videos and technologies on smart grids and renewable energy. Questions are encouraged throughout, particularly at the daily wrap up sessions. This provides opportunities for participants to discuss with the Presenter specific issues and, if possible, find appropriate solutions. Specific goals of each participant will be discussed to ensure that their needs are fulfilled whenever practicable.

Day One: Generation of Electricity the Conventional and Unconventional Methods

• Thermal power generation
• Nuclear power generation concepts
• Renewable energy generation of electricity
• Solar power generation
• Wind power generation
• The smart grid overview

Day Two: Transmission Processes and Types

• Overhead transmission lines characteristics
• Overhead transmission cables
• Underground transmission lines characteristics
• Underground transmission cables
• High voltage AC transmission lines
• High voltage DC transmission lines

Day Three: Transformer for Transmission and Distribution

• Construction and types of transformer
• Transformer oil characteristics
• Transformer cooling systems
• Transformer vector groups
• Green transformers
• Gas-insulated transformers

Day Four: The Electricity Distribution Process and Equipment

• Types of substation layouts
• Arc extinguishing mediums
• Moulded case circuit breakers construction and operation
• Air circuit breakers construction and operation
• Vacuum circuit breakers construction and operation
• SF? circuit breakers construction and operation
• New green grid gas insulation switchgear

Day Five: Protection, Switching and Grounding

• Types of protection relays
• Auto reclosers functionality
• Ring main unit for secondary distribution network
• Importance of grounding
• Methods of grounding
• Wrap up session, Q&A session