Power System Analysis & Relaying In Depth

Course overview

The detection of system defects and their safe removal from the power system are both necessary for the safety of low, medium, and high voltage power systems.

The theories and principles of operation and application of protection systems for a range of power system components, such as feeders, transformers, motors, buses, generators, etc., are thoroughly and methodically described in this course.

It examines power system flaws and the requirements of the protection mechanism for their discovery and managed dismissal. It also addresses crucial functional features like testing and coordination of protection systems and discusses protection systems from a practical standpoint. The course is especially tailored for businesses and utility companies whose operations depend on effective system security.

How was the “Modern Power System Analysis and Protective Relaying” training course created? This program has been designed to give students a complete grasp of the protection methods and equipment used in contemporary power systems, such as protection relays, fuses, circuit breakers, and other protective devices.

In today’s power systems, protection systems are crucial to the smooth operation of plants, utility switching, maintenance plans, industry load transfers, and investment strategies. As a result, system interruptions are minimized and maintenance and repair expenses are kept within reason.

With the knowledge you receive from this Training Bee training course, you’ll be better equipped to protect your electrical system from faults and overvoltage’s and obtain a thorough understanding of the fundamental industrial and utility system protection procedures used in fault analysis.

Introduction

Welcome to the fascinating realm of protective relaying and modern power system analysis. This course is intended to provide you a thorough understanding of the fundamental ideas, cutting-edge methods, and essential elements that support the safe and dependable functioning of contemporary electrical power systems.

Each module of the course will concentrate on a different facet of power system analysis and protection. You will participate in lectures, practical activities, and case studies throughout the course to apply your knowledge to authentic situations.

There will be pre-course and post-course exams, quizzes, assignments, and a final project to gauge your learning and development. These tests are made to test you and solidify what you’ve learned.

We are The Training Bee, a global training and education firm providing services in many countries. We are specialized in capacity building and talent development solutions for individuals and organizations, with our highly customized programs and training sessions.

Although there aren’t any hard requirements for this course, having a foundational knowledge of electrical engineering topics is helpful. Your biggest strengths will be a strong will to learn and a love for power systems if you are new to the industry.

Anyone working in the electrical power industry must take Modern Power System Analysis and Protective Relaying. You acquire the information and abilities required to guarantee the dependability, safety, and efficiency of power systems in the complex and dynamic energy environment of today. Together, we are eager to start this educational journey. Let’s get going!

Learning Objectives

Upon completing Modern Power system Analysis and Protective Relaying, participants will be able to:

• Study the design of various types of electrical protection and operational principles of relays.
• Choose the proper protective relays and further associated devices.
• Create and analyze common power systems and the protective mechanisms that go with them.
• Create protection plan designs.
• Analyze numerical relay protection for transmission lines, motors, transformers, and generators.
• Establish communication between controllers and safety devices.
• Determine the motor’s flaws and how to keep it safe from dangers.
• Identify the feeder and branch loadings and fault levels.

Our Unique Training Methodology

This interactive course comprises the following training methods:

• Journaling – This consists of setting a timer and letting your thoughts flow, unedited and unscripted recording events, ideas, and thoughts over a while, related to the topic.
• Social learning – Information and expertise exchanged amongst peers via computer-based technologies and interactive conversations including Blogging, instant messaging, and forums for debate in groups.
• Project-based learning
• Mind mapping and brainstorming – A session will be carried out between participants to uncover unique ideas, thoughts, and opinions having a quality discussion.
• Interactive sessions – The course will use informative lectures to introduce key concepts and theories related to the topic.
• Presentations – Participants will be presented with multimedia tools such as videos and graphics to enhance learning. These will be delivered engagingly and interactively.

Training Medium

This Modern Power system Analysis and Protective Relaying training is designed in a way that it can be delivered face-to-face and virtually.

Course Duration

This training is versatile in its delivery. The training can be delivered as a full-fledged 40-hour training program or a 15- hours crash course covering 5 hours of content each day over 3 days

Pre-course Assessment

Before you enroll in this course all we wanted to know is your exact mindset and your way of thinking.
For that, we have designed this questionnaire attached below.

• What is the protective relaying in a power system’s main purpose, and why is it crucial?
• Give an explanation of the differences between a power system’s primary and backup protection.
• Describe the importance of fault detection and clearing in the protection of power systems.
• Discuss the meaning of the phrase “symmetrical components” and how it relates to power system analysis.
• What are the main factors that determine which protective relays are best suited for a certain application in a power system?
• Explain the idea of fault current and how protective relaying uses it.
• What are the typical fault types in power systems and how do they impact the way protective relays function?

Course Modules

This Modern Power system Analysis and Protective Relaying covers the following topics for understanding the essentials of the Agile Workplace:

Module 1 – Introduction to Power Systems and Electrical Equipment

• Basics of electrical engineering
• Voltage levels in a three-phase power system (low, medium, and high)
• Diagrams with one line and three lines
• Layout of a generation system
• Plan of the transmission system
• Layout of a substation system

Module 2 – FAILURES IN ELECTRICAL POWER SYSTEMS

• Various sorts of defects
• Frequency of equipment failures in electricity systems
• Flaws in the power system’s effects
• Size of the fault current
• The short circuit current calculation
• Systems with positive, negative, and zero sequences
• Identifying errors

Module 3 – ELECTRICAL PROTECTION SYSTEMS COORDINATION

• Fuse to circuit breaker
• Circuit breaker to fuse
• Computer programs for investigations on protective cooperation
• Automatic circuit breaker closure
• Back-up security
• A cap on the fault current
• Selective protection zones

Module 4 – SCHEMES FOR PROTECTING POWER SYSTEMS AND THEIR COMPONENTS

• Historical fault-detecting relays
• Relays that trip and other auxiliary relays
• Breaker switches
• Relays powered by computers
• Case studies for protective relaying today
• Several kinds of CTs, VTs, and CVTs
• CTs’ theory and characteristics

Module 5 – Protection, starting, and control for motors

• Applicable motor requirements
• Approaches to beginning
• Phase imbalance, differential protection, and overcurrent
• Protection from ground faults
• Motor control and protection devices with microprocessors

Module 6 – EARTHING SYSTEMS AND PROTECTIVE DEVICES

• Zones of protection and curves of time-current characteristics
• Types, uses, selection, and coordination of fuses
• Functionalities of digital and numerical relays
• Systems that are grounded vs. unground

Module 7 – Protection against earth faults and feeder overcurrent

• Benefits and traits of IDMT O/C & E/F protection for feeders
• DT (Defined Time) protection
• High-level immediate defense
• Settings for transient overreach relays

Module 8 – ELECTRONIC TRANSFORMER AND DIFFERENTIAL PROTECTION

• Transformer safety
• Protection for transformer units
• Procedures for pressure relief and Buchholz
• Difference protection for transformers: challenges & solutions
• Protection of transformers with and without units
• Electronic transformer protection

Post-course Assessment

Participants need to complete an assessment post-course completion so our mentors will get to know their understanding of the course. A mentor will also have interrogative conversations with participants and provide valuable feedback.

• Give instances of situations in real life where protective relays are essential and describe the main purposes of protective relaying in a power system.
• Identify the key distinctions between primary and backup protection strategies and explain why a power system needs both.
• Describe the main obstacles to fault clearance and detection in power system protection, as well as how contemporary relaying techniques overcome these obstacles.
• By applying the symmetrical components method to resolve a power system fault problem, you can show that you understand symmetrical components.
• Describe the technical and financial criteria that go into the selection of protective relays for particular applications.
• Determine the fault currents for various failure kinds in a power system and describe how protective relaying uses these values.

Lessons Learned

The Critical Role of Protective Relaying: The operation and dependability of power systems are based on protective relaying. It is essential for avoiding equipment damage, reducing downtime, and guaranteeing the security of the power system and its users.

Power system complexity: Power systems are extremely intricate, interconnected networks. A thorough grasp of their elements, behaviors, and relationships is necessary for both analyzing and safeguarding them.

Fault Detection and Clearance: Maintaining the stability of the power system depends on the early detection and elimination of defects. Modern protective relaying systems use cutting-edge methods to quickly identify and isolate faults.