Electrical Distribution Network Engineering, Design and Planning Techniques Course

Course Overview:

This course comprehensively analyzes the aspects of planning, design, and optimization of electrical power distribution systems. As such, the participants will be able to identify the strategies, methodologies, and economic.

Details include system modeling and reliability, surge protection capabilities, switching rates, and advanced concepts in network planning. 

The course includes design for overhead and underground distribution systems, urban distribution systems and energy-efficient systems and new technologies. 

This course confers great value and professional insight to electrical engineers in distribution networks, planning, operations and maintenance professionals to provide added value to the organization.

Course Objectives:

Upon the successful completion of this practical course, participants will be able to:-

·       Fulfill and understand the concept of the electrical power system distribution planning and design

·       Gain a lot of Methodologies and Strategies issues related to Power System Distribution Systems Planning

·       Understand Power Distribution System Economics

·       List Distribution System Planning & Design for Engineers and Technicians

·       Identify Network Planning and Design Process Steps

·       Comprehend Methodologies and Strategies of Power System Distribution Systems

·       Know Concepts of Distribution Surge Protection

·       Know Concepts of Switching Rates

·       Know Basic Concepts of System Losses

·       Know Basic Concepts of Distribution Planning and Reliability Assessment

·       Comprehend Advanced Concepts of Planning, Design, Engineering, Calculating, Evaluating and Optimizing Network Plans

Who Should Attend?

This course is intended for all Electrical Engineers were working in Electrical Distribution Networks, Planning, Project, Operation, and Maintenance will gain a lot of knowledge and benefits to add value to their organization as well as increasing their knowledge.

Course Outlines:

Electrical Distribution System

• Electric systems and networks components
• Substations (Outdoor and GIS)
• Transformers (Types, Mounting, and Categories)
• Overhead lines types and constructions
• Underground Cables
• Distribution Control Centers
• Load Types and Characteristics

System Modeling and Analysis

• System Modeling
• Contingency
• Protection System Response
• System Reconfiguration
• Upstream/Downstream Restoration
• Transfer Switches
• Distributed Generation
• Voltage Regulation
• Operational Failures
• System Analysis
• Reliability Analysis
• Risk Analysis and Assessment
• Sensitivity Analysis
• RCFA & Loading Analysis

System Modeling and Analysis (Cont.)

• Improving System Reliability
• Protection Devices & Reclosing Devices
• Sectionalizing Switches
• Automation and Faster Crew Response
• System of Economic Analysis
• Cost Consideration
• Pay Back & Net Present Value
• Internal Rate of Return
• Annual Cost
• Benefits of Cost Analysis
• Marginal Benefits Cost Process (MBCA)

• System Modeling and Analysis (Cont.)

• Aging Infrastructure
• Equipment Aging and Age Profile
• Population Aging Behavior
• Population Aging
• Age and Increasing Failure Rates
• Other Important Issues
• System Hardening
• Conversion of Overhead underground
• System Optimization Techniques

Distribution System Design

• Mechanical Design Overhead
• Mechanical Design Underground
• Electrical Design Underground
• Metering System
• Customer Interface Point
• General Design Considerations

Urban Design and New Technologies

• Challenges
• Land use & Urban Sprawl
• Population Growth & Decline
• Unsustainable Energy Resources
• Transportation Congestion & Air Emissions
• Degradation of Surface
• Ground & Potable Water Supplies
• Inadequate Economic Supply
• Affordable Housing Supply
• Insufficient Governance
• Unsustainable Building Practices

Urban Design and New Technologies (Cont.)

• Design Principles
• Principles for Urban Sustainability
• Design Elements
• Natural Systems
• Land use
• Mobility Systems
• Energy Systems
• Environment Management Systems
• Building Systems
• New Technologies toward more Energy-Efficient System (LEED / Breams)
• Definitions
• Certification
• Concepts
• Strategies
• Methodologies