PD-SP Practical Power Distribution

PD-SP Practical Power Distribution

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This is a practical online course on power distribution, focusses 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.

 

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
Evaluate the need for power factor correction and successfully implement correction strategies
Implement successful maintenance strategies and procedures
Effectively use software techniques to solve problem areas in your power network

 

WHAT’S INCLUDED?
The full technical eBook manual for “Practical Power Distribution” which includes course slides, cases studies, calculations and practical exercises

 

COURSE OUTLINE

INTRODUCTION

  • History and growth of power distribution
  • Typical characteristics of a distribution system
  • Main components of a distribution system
  • Main equipment types in a distribution system
  • Electrical safety and power security

 

OVERVIEW OF POWER DISTRIBUTION

  • Voltage classification
  • Multiple voltage levels in power distribution
  • Types of distribution arrangements and redundancy
  • Expandability


MEDIUM VOLTAGE CIRCUIT BREAKERS I

 

MEDIUM VOLTAGE CIRCUIT BREAKERS II

  • Role of a circuit breaker in a distribution system
  • Distinction between circuit breaker and disconnector/isolator
  • Different types of circuit breakers and their operating principle
  • Comparison of relative features and applications
  • Circuit breaker operating mechanisms
  • Circuit breaker ratings

 

POWER CABLES

  • Types and construction of cables
  • Basic design and selection
  • Insulating materials for LV and HV cables
  • Accessories for cable installation
  • High voltage power transmission using cables
  • Failure of cables
  • Fault detection
  • New technologies – superconductivity for high capacity cables

 

SHORT CIRCUIT CURRENT CALCULATIONS

  • What is a fault?
  • Effects of a fault
  • Types of faults
  • Limiting the damaging effects of a fault
  • Need to know the magnitude of fault current
  • Fault current calculations

 

TRANSFORMERS

  • Introduction
  • Transformer theory
  • Transformer construction
  • Transformer cooling
  • Transformer voltage control
  • Power transformers and distribution transformers
  • Installation of transformers
  • Special aspects in installation of large power transformers
  • Fire protection measures for large transformer installations
  • Transformer troubleshooting

 

MV SWITCHGEAR

  • Switchgear options
  • Outdoor MV switchgear
  • Indoor MV switchgear
  • MV switchgear panel configurations
  • MV switchgear auxiliary devices
  • MV switchgear ratings

 

ELECTRICAL SAFETY AND ROLE OF EARTHING

  • Overview of system earthing
  • Hazards posed by electrical equipment
  • Electrical shock hazard
  • Direct and indirect contact
  • Role of protective earthing
  • Indirect contact hazard – importance of protection
  • Sensing of earth faults
  • Equipotential bonding
  • Use of Personal Protective Equipment (PPE)
  • Arc flash danger in electrical equipment

 

POWER QUALITY AND PF COMPENSATION

  • Limits on electrical parameters
  • What is power quality?
  • Power quality indicators
  • Power quality improvement measures
  • Causes and effects of low power factor
  • Power factor compensation
  • Methods to improve power factor and benefits
  • Economic justification for power factor correction - worked out examples
  • Caution: capacitors with induction motors

 

POWER SYSTEM AUTOMATION

  • Definition of the term
  • What is power system automation?
  • Power system automation architecture
  • Use of DCS

Investment

Plan Name Investment
Unlimited Access for 2 Years: US$ 299.00

Instructor

Behrouz Ghorbanian

BSc, MSc, MIEAust

Behrouz has completed degree courses in Telecommunications and Electrical Engineering overseas. He also completed his studies in Electrical Utility Engineering at Curtin University in 2004. Behrouz started his career in the oil and gas industry where his role got him involved in the maintenance and repair of electronic and navigational marine equipment (VHF and SSB radios, Sat Nav, engine control panels etc). He then moved to the power industry and was involved in the design, installation, and commissioning of substations mainly for consultancies and utilities. He has also established a good reputation in teaching power system protection over his long term services lecturing at Curtin University, and also over the period he worked as a Protection Engineer in New Zealand.

Over the past years, Behrouz has been involved in many major projects across Australia (Port Hedland, Barrow Island, Tamar Valley, Karratha, and Newman for example). His most recent experience is related to cost estimation and risk assessment of major substation projects with a special focus on the secondary systems (Protection, COMMS, SCADA). He has also worked as an Engineering Manager and Senior Project Engineer on major copper mine projects overseas. Behrouz has also gained good knowledge in substation design, HV cables sizing and installation, transmission system design, earthing system design and applications, and power system protection design and applications.

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