Utility Distribution Protection Fundamentals - This 12-hour live online instructor-led training course is a must-have for all electric utility transmission and distribution engineers who enter into the Protection & Control field and electrical technicians.
This comprehensive two-day course offers an in-depth exploration of electric utility distribution protection fundamentals. Designed for electrical engineers, system operators, and utility professionals, the course provides a solid foundation in the principles, devices, and schemes used to protect electric power distribution systems.
Day one starts with a primer on the basics of electricity and the structure of power systems before moving into the intricacies of distribution systems. Participants will gain a solid understanding of power system faults, abnormal operating conditions, and the principles of distribution system protection. The day concludes with an examination of different protection devices and the protection schemes for transformers, feeders, busbars, and lines.
Day two dives into more advanced topics, including distribution automation, the impact of smart grids, and the challenges posed by distributed generation. Attendees will gain insights into the testing and maintenance of protective equipment, and the course concludes with real-world case studies and practical demonstrations.
Throughout the course, participants will engage in interactive discussions and practical exercises that highlight real-world applications of the concepts taught. Whether you're looking to expand your knowledge or upskill in your role, this course provides the expertise you need to excel in the field of electric utility distribution protection.
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Course Objectives
Electric Utility Distribution Protection Fundamentals
Eric Stark, Electricity Forum Electrical Protection Specialist
DAY 1
Distribution and industrial power electricity
Power systems grid fundamentals
System design considerations
• Safety
• Reliability & Flexibility
System Planning
• Utility service & requirements
• Protection consideration
• Special Loads
Distribution Power system configurations
Equipment selection
• Circuit Breakers
• Voltage Transformers
• Current Transformers
• Relays & Protection Schemes
• Microprocessor and Electro-mechanical relays
Distribution Short circuit calculations
• Effects of Short Circuit
• Sources of Fault Currents
• Sensitivity & speed
• Voltage Considerations
• Limiting short circuit currents
Case study calculation using the MVA method
Distribution System grounding design considerations
Principles of power system protection Ground fault protection
• System grounding methods
• Zero-Sequence currents
• Ground Fault concerns
Case study: Sequence component calculation
Distribution Feeder Protection
• Main protection elements to consider
• Fuse characteristics
• Time-current coordination curves
• Relay-fuse-relay TOC, IOC selectivity & coordination
• Main-Tie-Main transfer schemes
• Radial systems, Loop systems, Selective systems
Distribution Bus Protection
• Main protection elements to consider
• Principles of Bus applications
• Bus topologies
• Protection Schemes
• Hi-ampacity current detection
• Hi-impedance relaying
Day 2
DER - Distributed Energy Resources and IBR
• Protection Challenges posed by renewable energy sources and IBR
• Microgrid technology developments and IBR
• Power Stability issues & IBR associated impacts on Protection
Transformer Distribution Protection
• Main protection elements to consider
• Substations components
• Protection philosophies
• Ground fault protection
• Neutral grounding systems
MV Distribution Transmission Line Protection
• Main protection elements to consider
• Line protection
• Line Distance protection relaying
• Line differential communication
• Non-pilot schemes
• Pilot wire & schemes
Motor Protection
• Main protection elements to consider
• Motor nameplates
• Thermal overload protection
• Thermal capacity relaying
• Acceleration limits
• Phase and Ground Fault Protection
• Protection elements
• Setting considerations
Case study: A complete relay setting calculation
Q&A and Course Review
Note: Each session should include a short break for attendees. The course should be interactive, with opportunities for attendees to ask questions and participate in discussions. Practical exercises and real-world examples should be used to illustrate the concepts being taught.
COURSE SCHEDULE:
Both days:
Start: 10 a.m. Eastern Time
Finish: 4:30 p.m. Eastern Time
The registration fee to attend this live online training course is $599 + GST/HST.
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Successful completion of this course qualifies delegates to receive a certificate of course completion with indicated CEUs.
CEUs are granted by the Engineering Institute of Canada. One CEU is equivalent to 10 professional development hours of instruction.
This course earns 1.2 CEUs.