Advanced Microprocessor-Based Power System Protection Course

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Course Overview

Efficient and Safe Power Protection systems are vital to ensure no overload may occur and a smooth current is maintained at the level determined for the demand required. Safety systems also demand the highest standards of operations and maintenance, and therefore Relay Protection Systems play a large part in the Electrical Power Process. The protection system’s main function is to clear faults from the power system in high speed to enhance people’s safety, minimize equipment damage, and maintain power system stability. Protection of power systems requires understanding system faults and their detection and the safe isolation of the faulted device from the system.

This Advanced Microprocessor-Based Power System Protection course is designed to inform participants how Power systems operate & and safely maintain protection Systems. The workshop features an introduction covering the need for protection, fault types, and their effects, simple calculations of short circuit currents, and system earthing.

Learning Objectives

Upon completion of the Advanced Microprocessor-Based Power System Protection course, the participant will gain good knowledge about the following topics:

Understand the electrical characteristics of various electrical faults.
Understanding of electrical fault protection systems.
Identify different types of protection systems and understand the purpose of each type.
Recognize modern protective relays and understand their basic operation.
Appreciate voltage and current transformers’ characteristics and importance in achieving dependable and accurate electrical protection systems.
Understand the concept of protection system discrimination and appreciate its importance in improving the security of supply.
Be familiar with the requirements for testing protection systems.
Become familiar with the application of essential connections and internal schematics.
Ability to test several Relays (Electromagnetic & Solid State), including type 50 / 51, type 27 / 59
Understand practical solutions for specifying and operating protection systems.
Comprehensive understanding of principles and selection of protection relays and protection schemes.
Some demonstrations for short circuit & relay coordination using ETAP 7.5 Power station.

Target Audience

The Advanced Microprocessor-Based Power System Protection course is aimed at Managers, Engineers, and Technicians responsible for the distribution equipment operation and maintenance who will benefit from sharing experiences in planning, organization, and implementation of maintenance activities.

Training Methodology

The latest educational methods and strategies are employed. The course is designed to not only give the required fundamental knowledge but also to provide a strong background for all attendees towards practical industrial applications. The course will be highly interactive, with opportunities to advance your opinions and ideas. Participation is encouraged in a supportive environment. To ensure the concepts introduced during the course are understood, they will be reinforced through a mix of learning methods, including lecture-style presentations, open discussion, case studies, simulations, and group work.

Pre & Post course assessments will be used to measure the effectiveness of this training.

Course Contents

Module 1 - AC Breaking & Fundamentals of Short circuit

Key Topics

Causes of Faults
Sources of short-circuit Currents
Fundamentals of Short-Circuit Currents
Three-Phase Short Circuits
The usefulness of Fault Calculation in the Study of Power System
Symmetrical Fault Currents
Asymmetrical Fault Currents
Types of Faults/Magnitudes
Symmetrical Components
Importance and construction of sequence networks
Calculation of asymmetrical faults using symmetrical components and MVA methods
Overview of PU systems & international standards

Module 2 - Switchgear Overviews

Key Topics

Purpose of circuit breakers (switchgear)
Standards
Switch board layout
Ratings
Breaking & Making Capacities
Switchgears types & function
Switchgear Components
Types of MV switchgear
- Switch
- Disconnector/Isolator
- Circuit breaker
- CB behavior under fault conditions
- Contactors
- Insulation methods
- Oil circuit breakers
- Air break switchgear
- Sulphur-hexafluoride (SF6)
- GIS switchgear
- Vacuum breakers
- Comparison of insulating methods for CBs

Module 3 - Introduction to Protective Systems

Key Topics

Relay Operation and Fundamentals
CT & VT
Different types of Relays (Functions, theory of operations & objectives).
Classification of Faults and Protection Philosophy
Relay coordination study
Neutral earthing configurations.
CT Hazards
VT Hazards
Modern protection relays/Microprocessor used with switchgear

Module 4 - Protection Schemes

Key Topics

Feeder protection cable feeders and overhead lines.
Transformer protection.
Switchgear (busbar) protection.
Motor protection relays.
Generator protection.
Recommended protection schemes of international standards
Management of protection.

Module 5 - Co-ordinated Distribution Networks

Key Topics

Methods of selectivity’s.
Cable Damage curve.
Motor starting curve.
Transformer Z-curve.
Fuse characteristics.
LV Circuits breakers tripping curves (TM, SST, ..)
Setting rules for coordination study.
Principles of Protection Coordination, Discrimination, and Relay Settings.
- Generator Protection
- Transformer Protection
- Line Protection
- Cable Protection
- Motor Protection
Overcurrent Co-ordinations. New philosophies / constrains of coordination studies.
IEEE Standard 242.

Module 6 - Relaying Testing, Maintenance & Failure Analysis

Key Topics

CT & VT testing
Relays testing
Maintenance intervals
Preventive maintenance & Corrective maintenance
Troubleshooting and repair.
Maintenance / Acceptance Testing
Relay Installation and Removal
Test Plug Usage
Primary & Secondary Test Methods.
Maintenance of Protection Relays and Reliability

Classroom Session

Dubai

19 - 23 Oct 2026

$5,600

Nairobi

09 - 13 Nov 2026

$5,600

London

07 - 11 Dec 2026

$5,950

Dubai

29 Mar - 02 Apr 2027

$5,600

Dubai

31 May - 04 Jun 2027

$5,600

Singapore

12 - 16 Jul 2027

$5,950

Abu Dhabi

06 - 10 Sep 2027

$5,600

Nairobi

25 - 29 Oct 2027

$5,600

Dubai

15 - 19 Nov 2027

$5,600

London

06 - 10 Dec 2027

$5,950

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Online Session

Duration: 2 Hrs X 8 Days

Starting Date

09-Nov-2026

$3,000

Starting Date

26-Jan-2027

$3,500

Starting Date

03-Aug-2027

$3,500

Starting Date

16-Nov-2027

$3,500

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Certificate

Upon successful completion of this training, participants will receive a PROMISE Certificate of Completion.

Certificate

Upon successful completion of this training, participants will receive a PROMISE Certificate of Completion.

This Program has been approved for 25.00 HR (General) recertification credit hours toward aPHR , aPHRi , PHR®, PHRca®, SPHR®, GPHR®, PHRi and SPHRi recertification through HR Certification Institute® (HRCI®)

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