Modern Power System Protection

Why Choose this Training Course?

In today's high-demand electrical landscape, a robust, reliable, and secure power system protection is paramount. The precision in the design of electrical protection devices and their associated instrumentation components leaves no room for error. While conventional fuses and circuit breakers have their place, the advent of numerical relays has transformed digital electrical installations. Protection strategies are now tailored to each component or equipment within the power system. Every major power system component is equipped with relays designed to detect specific forms of distress, promptly triggering protective measures to isolate the faulted components.

The modern power system protection landscape has embraced cutting-edge technologies such as the Internet of Things (IoT) and Artificial Intelligence (AI), ushering in the era of the smart grid. With intuitive touchscreen Human-Machine Interfaces (HMIs), the latest protection systems incorporate advanced measurement techniques to ensure system integrity and reliability. Differential protection and distance relays play pivotal roles in the modern power system protection paradigm.

Key Highlights of this Course

• Comprehensive overview of electrical power systems and their major equipment components.

• In-depth exploration of numerical relay functionalities.

• Detailed examination of protection systems for generators and power transformers.

• Thorough coverage of protection systems for lines and motors.

• Insights into state-of-the-art and IoT-driven protection systems.

Educational Objectives

• Recognising the critical significance of electrical power protection.

• Understanding the operations and functions of numerical relays.

• Designing protection schemes for generators and power transformers.

• Acquiring in-depth knowledge of instrument transformers, both conventional and non-conventional (NCIT).

• Evaluating modern power system protection with IoT integration and fast-acting protection systems.

Who Should Attend?

• Electrical engineers and technicians.

• Technical management professionals.

• Engineering professionals responsible for operations and maintenance.

• Engineers and technical personnel in power utilities, petrochemical plants, and large infrastructure projects.

• Maintenance and operations technicians.

Training Approach

This comprehensive training program employs a multifaceted approach to adult learning, ensuring maximum understanding, retention, and practical application of the presented knowledge. Participants actively engage in interactive workshops, hands-on problem-solving sessions (a scientific calculator is recommended), real-world case studies, and dynamic simulations and animations. This interactive format maximises participant involvement, making learning intuitive and enjoyable.

Course Outline

Day One: Fundamentals and Characteristics of Overcurrent Protective Devices

• In-depth understanding of overcurrent protection types and characteristics.

• Insight into fuse types, operation, and characteristics.

• Interpretation of time-current curves.

• Exploring the relationship between electronic trip units and protection curves.

• Coordination studies and Time-Current Curves (TCC).

• Examination of electronic units in molded case and air circuit breakers.

Day Two: The Role of Instrument Transformers in Modern Power System Protection

• Comprehensive overview of current transformers and their construction.

• Understanding potential or voltage transformers in electrical protection circuits.

• The emergence and significance of Non-Conventional Instrument Transformers (NCIT).

• Functions and significance of protection relays.

• Applications of digital numerical relays.

• Coordination studies and characteristics of numerical relays.

Day Three: Power System Protection for Major Electrical Equipment and Switch-gears

• Essential aspects of generator faults and protection.

• Numerical relays dedicated to generator protection.

• The importance of power transformer protection.

• Designing protection schemes for low voltage and high voltage motors.

• Significance of busbar protection.

• Distance protection considerations for overhead lines.

Day Four: The IoT-Enabled Smart Grid with Interactive Intelligent Relays

• The advent of smart grids and Intelligent Electronic Devices (IEDs).

• Integration of IoT in electrical power protection systems.

• Digital grid architecture and line protection strategies.

• An overview of IEC 61850 and the digital substation.

• Harnessing artificial intelligence in interactive intelligent relays.

• Eco-friendly high voltage circuit breakers.

Day Five: Ground Fault and Overcurrent Protection, Arc Fault Hazard Analysis and Mitigation

• Common ground fault types and their implications.

• Addressing severe overcurrent faults.

• Analysing arc flash hazards and protective measures.

• Arc fault mitigation in compliance with IEEE 1584 and NFPA 70E.

Certificate of Completion: Upon successful completion of the course, participants will receive a Certificate of Completion from Al-Majd Pathways Centre (APC).