Substations are a critical component for maintaining electrical supply and load control in low voltage, medium voltage and high voltage electrical distribution networks. In order to ensure the proper functioning of substations and related equipment such as line-mounted switches and capacitors, most utilities use SCADA (supervisory control and data acquisition) systems to automate monitoring and control.
New sites typically implement a SCADA system to monitor and control substations and related equipment. However, older facilities can also benefit by adding a SCADA system or by upgrading an existing SCADA system to take advantage of newer technologies.
Not only will a new or upgraded SCADA system provide better monitoring and control, it can also extend the life of substations and related equipment by providing current data for troubleshooting small problems before they escalate. Furthermore, the ample historical data provided by SCADA systems can improve preventive maintenance scheduling and cut associated costs.
Electrical distribution systems involve many remote applications and sites, and monitoring and controlling these sites has often been difficult. To solve this problem, utilities began installing remote terminal/telemetry units (RTUs) at substations. Early RTUs were initially custom-made units, but later versions relied on standard hardware such as programmable logic controllers (PLCs) or industrial PCs. Intelligent electronic devices (IEDs) are a more recent technology development, and these devices are now installed at most substations to some extent. Our Substation SCADA Monitoring Course provides substation professionals with an update on the latest technologies and methods for monitoring and controlling all substation activities.
This Substation SCADA Monitoring course will deal with all of these important issues.
LEARNING OBJECTIVES
This course is designed for engineering project managers, engineers, and technicians from utilities who have built or are considering building or retrofitting substations or distribution systems with SCADA and substation integration and automation equipment.
Substation SCADA Monitoring Program Outline
DAY ONE
Session 1: Substation typical structure
Session 2: Substation supervisory and control functions
Session 3: Substation Architecture
Session 4: Power System Protection types
Session 5: Power Transformer Protection and Control
Session 6: Power Switching Equipment and Structures
Session 7: Local monitoring of Electrical power Systems
Session 8: Switchyard and Switchgear - Typical Execution Elements
DAY TWO
Session 9: Remote Connectivity and Networks for Transmission Lines
Session 10: SCADA Solutions and Principles of Operation
Session 11: SCADA System Architecture - A Practical approach
Session 12: Modern Implementation of Substation Protection
Session 13: Consideration of Substation Networking Solutions
Session 14: Servers and Backup Power Monitoring
Session 15: Substation Remote Monitoring
Session 16: Building OPC & ODBC Connectivity
Session 17: SCADA CONTROL SYSTEM and Parameters
COURSE TIMETABLE
Both Days:
Start: 8:00 a.m.
Coffee Break: 10:00 a.m.
Lunch: 12:00 noon
Restart: 1:15 p.m.
Finish: 4:30 p.m.