This training course is designed for utility, plant, or consulting engineers and technicians who work with transmission or distribution systems, or facilities that utilize electrical power. If you are beginning a career or assignment in these areas, this training course will be of value to you. Those responsible for improving system reliability or resolving power quality issues will find this training course especially helpful. Topics will begin at the fundamental level and move to more advanced content as the training course progresses. Prerequisites include a basic understanding of three-phase power systems.
This training course is suitable for a wide range of professionals but will greatly benefit:
Engineers and technicians new to the power industry
Intermediate-level engineers and technicians who seek to improve system reliability
Professionals involved with the assessment of power quality
Facility engineers and consultants responsible for mitigating power quality issues
Engineers tasked with monitoring system performance and reliability
Duration
5 Days
Programme Overview
This training course explores the topic of power quality and its effects on the reliability of the electrical system. Power quality is first precisely defined, because, without a precise definition, measurements of baseline conditions and assessments of improvement are impossible. Then methods of evaluating reliability are investigated. After completing this course, you will have a thorough understanding of how power quality and reliability can be measured, and how changes made to the electrical system will affect these important properties.
This training course will feature:
Basic terminology and definitions
Voltage sags and interruptions
Effects of fault clearing on voltage
Reliability indices
Transient overvoltages and arresters
Understanding and mitigating harmonics
Analysis of AC power and steady-state voltage regulation
Objectives
By the end of this training course, participants will be able to:
Understand common power quality and reliability terms
Know how to assess the impact of voltage sags on sensitive electrical equipment
Comprehend the influence of fault clearing on voltage stability
Calculate and use standardized reliability indices
Understand the sources of transient overvoltages and be able to specify arresters
Know why harmonics are produced and be able to implement mitigation methods
Analyze the components of AC power and understand the relationship with voltage regulation
Methodology
This training course will utilize a variety of proven adult learning techniques to ensure maximum understanding, comprehension, and retention of the information presented. These methods include workshops where attendees practice solving problems (bring a scientific calculator), case studies where concepts covered are applied to real-world situations, and simulations and animations to visually illustrate what would otherwise be abstract concepts in a novel and intuitive manner.
Course Outline
Day One: Introduction, Voltage Sags and Interruptions
Power quality definition and basics
Quantifying power quality
ITI curve
Causes of voltage sags
Causes of interruptions
Mitigation methods
Day Two: Transient Voltage Excursions
Motor starting
Switching and travelling waves
Capacitor switching
Lightning
Lightning shielding and grounding
Ferroresonance
Day Three: Reliability Indices, Effects of Fault Clearing on Power Quality
IEEE-defined reliability indices
Interpreting reliability indices
Fault clearing
Reclosing strategies
Fuse saving philosophy
Fuse blowing philosophy
Day Four: Insulation Coordination, Arresters, and Steady-State Voltage Regulation
Basic impulse level
Insulation systems
Insulation testing
Arrester selection and application
Load tap changers and voltage regulators
Effects of steady-state voltage on system operation
