Professional Certificate of Competency in Power Distribution

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Description

  • Type

    Foundation degree

  • Methodology

    Online

  • Duration

    3 Months

  • Start date

    On request

  • Online campus

    Yes

  • Delivery of study materials

    Yes

  • Support service

    Yes

  • Virtual classes

    Yes

In this interactive 3 month LIVE ONLINE course, you will learn how to:
Correctly implement the right type of switchgear for the appropriate application
Economically select and install the best-suited power cable for a specific application
Implement successful maintenance strategies and procedures
Effectively use software techniques to solve problem areas in your power network

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About this course

At the end of this program participants will be able to:

Understand practical power distribution fundamentals

Determine short-circuit ratings quickly and effectively

Assess the influence of fault levers on switchgear ratings

Select the correct type of switchgear for the right application

Evaluate the advantages of modern state-of-the-art switchgear protection for your applications, including preventative maintenance information

Identify the different applications for various cable insulation types

Know when and how to use single core cables versus three core cables

Specify correct power cable installation methods

Correctly use and protect power transformers

Assess and specify correct grounding/earthing throughout your electrical network

Determine the need for Power Factor Correction (PFC) for your environment

Assess the economic justification for installing PFC equipment

Correctly specify PFC equipment and be aware of practical consequences

Confidently use computer simulation software to solve and predict power network problems

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M.Moinuddin

5.0
15/01/2021
About the course: Knowledgable instructors with industry experience.
Would you recommend this course?: Yes

S.Gopal

5.0
14/01/2021
About the course: All aspect of the course was good and it helped a lot.
Would you recommend this course?: Yes
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2021

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The average rating is higher than 3.7

More than 50 reviews in the last 12 months

This centre has featured on Emagister for 6 years

Subjects

  • Network Training
  • Planning
  • University
  • Art
  • Simulation
  • Electrical
  • Installation
  • Network
  • Quality Training
  • Construction Training

Teachers and trainers (1)

Lecturers Engineering Institute

Lecturers Engineering Institute

Online

Course programme

Overview

This is a practical course in power distribution, focusing on medium voltage (1kV- 36kV) power considerations, switchgear, power cables, transformers, power factor correction, earthing, lightning protection and network studies. You will gain technical know-how in these areas not covered by university or college programs.

Course Outline

MODULE 1: INTRODUCTION

  • History and growth of power distribution
  • Benefits of 3-phase AC power system
  • Typical characteristics of an industrial distribution system
  • Voltage classification
  • Multiple voltage levels in power distribution
  • Types of distribution arrangements and redundancy
  • Expandability

MODULE 2: Distribution System Planning

  • The need for system planning
  • Approach to system planning
  • Data collection
  • Protection of future growth of electricity demand
  • Location of key assets
  • Selection of basic system parameters
  • Planning of electrical system configuration
  • Equipment ratings/sizing
  • Selection of appropriate equipment
  • System studies needed for planning
  • Software packages used for system studies

MODULE 3: In-plant Generation and its Integration with Plant Power Systems

  • Why in-plant generation?
  • Cost of power interruptions in critical processes
  • Types of in-plant generation
  • Parallel operation of in-plant generator with external source
  • In-plant power generation sources
  • Integrating in-plant generation with plant distribution

MODULE 4: TRANSFORMERS

  • Transformer theory
  • Construction
  • Cooling
  • Voltage control
  • Power transformers and distribution transformers
  • Installation of transformers
  • Fire protection measures for large transformer installations
  • Troubleshooting

MODULE 5: Switchgear

  • Indoor and outdoor construction
  • Comparison
  • Metal enclosed switchgear basics
  • Major components
  • Safety features
  • Protection
  • Switchgear ratings
  • Typical switchgear example

MODULE 6: Circuit breakers

  • Types of circuit breakers
  • Comparison of various breakers
  • Construction of typical circuit breaker
  • Fault detection of cable installations
  • Major components and auxiliary systems

MODULE 7: Low voltage distribution

  • LV switchgear types
  • LV circuit breakers
  • Releases for LV circuit breakers

MODULE 8: Cables

  • Types and construction of cables
  • Basic design, selection and sizing
  • Insulating materials for LV and HV cables
  • Accessories for cable installation
  • Fault detection of underground cable installations
  • High voltage power transmission using cables

MODULE 9: Fundamentals of protection

  • Need for protective apparatus
  • Basic requirements
  • Components of protection systems
  • Protection in distribution systems
  • Protective relays for circuit breaker application
  • Role of fuses in LV and MV distribution
  • Protection integrated in LV devices
  • Importance of settings and co-ordination of protective relays
  • Time and current grading

MODULE 10: Earthing and safety

  • Electrical shock - why does it happen?
  • Touch and step potential (voltage)
  • Direct and indirect contact
  • Role of electrical insulation in safety
  • Avoiding electric shock-different approaches
  • Earthing of power supply and its safety implications
  • Role of earthing of equipment enclosures in human safety
  • Earthing in outdoor installations
  • Lightning safety
  • Lightning protection of structures

MODULE 11: Power quality

  • What is power quality?
  • Need for improving power quality
  • Variations in voltage amplitude and reasons
  • Equipment sensitivity
  • Handling voltage abnormalities
  • Tackling voltage fluctuations and flicker
  • Effect of power interruptions and needs of equipment
  • Redundancy and automation
  • Power factor and power factor improvement by capacitor banks

MODULE 12: Asset Management and power system automation

  • Asset records
  • Condition Based Maintenance (CBM)
  • Reliability Centered Maintenance (RCM)
  • Insulation deterioration
  • Diagnostic techniques
  • Problems that may be found during switchgear maintenance
  • Defect management
  • Growth of automation in power industry

What is SCADA ?

  • Requirements for the SCADA master station
  • Requirements for SCADA remote units
  • Issues relating to SCADA deployment
  • Power system automation and its functions
  • Power system automation architecture
  • Communications with Network Control Center

Software/Hardware Used

Software

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Professional Certificate of Competency in Power Distribution

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