Electrical Control Circuits in Transmission and Distribution Systems Course

Course Overview:

The course focuses on expanding the participants’ knowledge regarding transmission and distribution networks. Such networks include technical innovations such as smart grids and microgrids.

Participants will be taught the design and structure of both overhead and underground power systems, how smart grids operate and their benefits, as well as the principles that underlie microgrid technologies.

The portal also studies power transformers and relates them to circuit breakers. Other topics discussed include arc breaking, cooling technologies, and protection methods. Target participants for this course include: electrical engineers, supervisory, and project management personnel. 

This course is useful for the development of simple networks, integration of renewable energy systems, and improvement of performance and security of power systems.

Course Objectives:

By the end of this training course, participants will be able to:

·       Explain the difference between a transmission network and a distribution network

·       Understand the characteristics of a smart grid

·       Determine the components and merits of a microgrid network

·       Explain the characteristics of the power transformers

·       Understand the various arc quenching methods for circuit breakers

·       Design a simple transmission and distribution network

Who Should Attend?

The training course will benefit the engineers, technicians, and supervisors on the operations, functions of major renewable energy integration components. This course is suitable for a wide range of professionals but will greatly benefit:

• Electrical engineers
• Electrical supervisors
• Power engineers
• Managers in-charge of electrical installations
• Project engineers

Course Outlines:

Transmission and Distribution Systems

• Overhead transmission system architecture
• Overhead transmission lines towers and cables
• Underground distribution system network layout
• Underground electric cables
• AC distribution system
• Types of substation layout 

Smart Grid Distribution System

• Components of a smart grid network
• Solar power characteristics
• Types of photovoltaic cells
• Smart homes and smart meters
• Consumer engagement in a smart grid system
• Wind power characteristics 

Micro-Grid Distribution System

• What is microgrid
• Technologies available to make microgrid operate efficiently
• Characteristics of a microgrid
• Merits of a microgrid
• Overview of smart microgrid
• Installation with smart microgrids 

Power Transformers for Transmission and Distribution

• Types and operations of power transformers
• Characteristics of oil-immersed transformer
• Transformer cooling systems
• Vector groups for power transmission and distribution transformers
• Transformer protection systems
• Green transformers and gas-insulated transformer 

Circuit Breakers, Protection and Safety of Transmission and Distribution Systems

• Methods of arc extinction in circuit breakers
• Medium voltage and high voltage circuit breakers
• Vacuum circuit breaker operations and characteristics
• SF circuit breakers operations and characteristics
• Grounding at transmission and distribution substations