By the end of this programme, participants will:
- Understand the principles and key concepts of power system protection.
- Analyze and apply protection devices such as relays and circuit breakers.
- Identify and locate faults in power systems using fault analysis techniques.
- Design and optimize protection schemes for various system components.
- Develop skills in testing and maintaining protection equipment.
- Explore advanced protection techniques and troubleshooting strategies for modern power systems.
DAY 1
Introduction to Power System Protection
- Definition of Power System and Power System Protection
- Theory and Practice of Power System Operation: Transmission and Distribution Networks
- Composition of Power Systems: Architecture of power systems (Radial and Meshed)
- Functionality of Individual Items in Power Systems: Overhead lines, cables, substations, transformers, bus bars, switchgear, EMS, DMS, SCADA, and power system communications
- Fundamentals of Power System Analysis
- Definition and Relationship of True, Apparent, and Reactive Power
DAY 2
Protection Devices and Fault Analysis
- Practical Operation Parameters for Turbo-Generators
- Relationships within the Power Triangle Control Circuit
- Current and Voltage Transformers for Protection
- Feeder Protection
- Motor and Generator Protection
- Re-closing Schemes
- Fault Calculations: Three-phase and Single-phase
- Fault Analysis in Wide Area Systems: Location, Detection, Discrimination, and Sensors
DAY 3
Power System Stability and Protection Schemes
- Thermal Ratings and Overload Protection
- Over-voltage and Fault Ride-Through
- Power Supply Stability: Dynamic, Transient, and Voltage
- Supply and Demand Imbalance; Frequency Control
- Blackouts and Functions of the Load Shedding System
- Recovery Procedures
DAY 4
Advanced Protection Techniques
- Stability and Differential Protection Using High Impedance Relays
- Relay Settings and Typical Calculations for High Impedance Schemes
- Location of Current Transformers and Peak Voltage Across CTs
- Frame-Earth Protection
- Pilot Wire Protection
- Distance Protection and Performance Requirements of Power System Relays
- Source Impedance Ratio and Relay Voltage Correlation
DAY 5
Case Studies and Simulation Exercises
- Protection of 13-Bus Distribution System Without Renewable Energy Sources
- Protection of 13-Bus Distribution System with Renewable Energy Sources
- Relay Coordination and Practical Application
