Power Generation Transmission and Distribution Course

Introduction:

The course goes in-depth of the processes involved in the engineering, working, and upkeep of electricity generation, transportation and distribution. 

It introduces the learners to the numerous types of energy plants ranging from grid, independent, captive and co generation energy plants alongside their auxiliary systems and equipment. Also included are the center subjects which include economical functional requirements, protection of the power supply, load management and dispatch, and islanding. 

The course also includes high-tension switchyards and gas- insulated substations, as well as application dependent topics such as earthing. 

The course offers case studies and economical delivery methods for energy generation, transportation and distribution which greatly caters to the needs of engineers and other professionals involved in the designing, operating and updating/enlarging of power systems.

Course Objectives:

Upon successful completion of this course the participant shall be able to:

• Grid power plants, Independent power plants, captive power plants, and Co-generation power plants. Various mechanical and electrical equipment used in various types of power plants.
• Auxiliary and ancillary systems in power plants, their operation, and maintenance.
• Economic operation of power plants in the power system and cost of power generation.
• Protection of electrical equipment in power plants. Management of power demand and load dispatch and grid islanding operations.
• Extra high voltage Outdoor switchyards and Gas-insulated substations (GIS) for transmission and for receiving power at extra-high-voltage.

Who Should Attend?

This course is designed for anyone responsible for the design, operation, protection, repair, and maintenance of electrical power systems and equipment in power plants, transmission systems, and power distribution systems. The course would also be useful to those electrical engineers who are planning new electrical installations and augmentation/ modification of existing power distribution systems in view of plant expansion, to know about the state of the art, cost-effective methodologies for generation, transmission, and distribution of power.

Course Outlines:

Introduction and Power Generation:

• Electrical power system network comprising of generation, transmission, and distribution systems
• Types of power plants, types of fuels such as coal, gas, and types of prime movers
• Ancillary systems of various types of power plants
• Electrical and mechanical equipment in power plants

Power Transmission Systems

• Need for power transmission at higher voltages and selection of transmission voltage
• Constructional features of overhead transmission lines
• Transmission line equipment
• Design considerations for the transmission line, testing of towers

Power Distribution Systems

• High and low voltage distribution systems
• Voltage control and reactive power control
• Radial, Parallel and Ring main distribution systems
• Overhead and underground distribution systems
• Receiving stations and Distribution substations

Safety considerations in power distribution

• Safety and equipment earthing
• Earth mats for extra-high voltage switchyards
• Various methods of grounding neutral of power system neutral, Soil resistivity, Earthing resistance, and methods for earthing of substation equipment
• Earthing of equipment in industrial installations and in consumers premises
• Earth fault detection and personnel safety considerations and earth leakage devices

Operation and maintenance of generation, transmission, and distribution system equipment

• Operation of power plant equipment. Routine and preventive maintenance of generators. Operation of Transmission lines in interconnected power systems. Operation of power distribution systems. Routine and preventive maintenance of distribution system equipment. Case studies of design and installation of configurations of power plants.
• Case studies of the design of transmission systems for power Utility. the typical power distribution system for industrial area