Power System Protection

This course is essential for professionals involved in electrical installation, maintenance, and protection systems. It is particularly beneficial for:

• Electrical Engineers and Technicians
• Technical Management Professionals
• Operations & Maintenance Engineers
• Power Utility Engineers and Professionals
• Infrastructure Project Service Professionals
• Maintenance and Operations Technicians

Day 1:Overcurrent Protective Devices – Fundamentals & Characteristics

• Types and characteristics of overcurrent protection
• Fuse types, operation, and characteristics
• Time-current curves (TCC) interpretation
• Electronic trip units: L, S, I, G settings
• Coordination studies for circuit breakers

Day 2:   Instrument Transformers & Digital Numerical Relays

• Role of current transformers (CTs) and voltage transformers (VTs)
• Characteristics and applications of Non-Conventional Instrument Transformers (NCITs)
• Protection relay functionalities and coordination
• Numerical relay applications in modern grids

Day 3: Protection of Major Electrical Equipment

• Generator faults and dedicated numerical relays
• Power transformer protection strategies
• Low-voltage and high-voltage motor protection
• Busbar protection and its significance
• Distance protection for overhead transmission lines

Day 4: The Smart Grid & IoT-Based Protection Systems

• Intelligent Electronic Devices (IEDs) and smart grids
• IoT applications in electrical power protection
• Digital grid protection strategies
• IEC 61850 and digital substations
• AI-driven intelligent relay systems
• Eco-friendly high-voltage circuit breakers

Day 5: Ground Fault, Arc Flash Hazards & Protection Strategies

• Common types of ground faults and their impact
• Severe overcurrent fault scenarios
• Arc flash hazard analysis and mitigation techniques
• Compliance with IEEE 1584 and NFPA 70E standards
• Final session & certification