This training course is suitable to a wide range of professionals but will greatly benefit all levels of non-engineers.
Duration
5 Days
Programme Overview
A smart grid is an intelligent automated system for monitoring the flow of electricity and making the distribution of electricity more efficient. In a world where protecting the environment is a major concern, it is important to find cost-effective ways of reducing power usage and increasing energy independence. Existing power supply systems implement a "centralized power supply" that often involves high voltages and large-scale electric power networks. With this type of power supply, failures in the electricity network can have a huge impact on the entire power supply system and often cause widespread system shutdowns. Smart grids possess demand response capacity to help balance electrical consumption with supply, as well as the potential to integrate new technologies to enable energy storage devices and the large-scale use of electric vehicles. This training course will feature:
The conventional power grid system
Smart grid blueprint
Types of renewable energy
Wind turbines
Photovoltaic cells
Smart home and meters
Objectives
By the end of this training course, participants will be able to:
Understand the role and benefits of a smart grid
Determine the various types of renewable energy
Explain the different types of solar panels
Analyze the common types of wind farms
Design and components of a smart home
Methodology
This training course 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.
Course Outline
Day One: Conventional Electrical Generation, Transmission and Distribution Process
Differences between alternating current and direct current
Common electrical units power, voltage, current, power factor and frequency
Types of the generation of electricity
Transmission and distribution of electric power
Domestic electrical system
Industrial electrical system
Day Two: Types of Renewable Energy
Wind turbines
Construction and operation of wind farms
Solar panels
Construction and operations of photovoltaic cells
Nuclear energy
Geothermal energy
Day Three: Introduction to Smart Grid
What is the smart grid?
Smart grid attributes
Characteristics of a smart grid
Why the smart grid?
Smart grid blueprint
Merits of smart grid
Day Four: Smart Homes and Consumer Engagement
Concepts of a smart home
Merits of a smart home
Characteristics of a smart home
Introduction of smart meters
Construction and operations of smart meters
Consumer engagement in a smart grid system
Day Five: Operation Centres and Distribution Intelligence
