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APERÇU

After participating in this course, you will be able to:

• Model electrical power systems using Easy Power, ensuring accurate and reliable simulations.
• Run power flow calculations to identify and address undersized equipment and bus under-voltage, enhancing system efficiency.
• Perform short circuit calculations to determine the equipment's capability to withstand maximum short circuit power, ensuring system robustness.
• Coordinate protection settings and optimize protection relays, achieving the best possible protection and coordination for electrical systems.
• Conduct arc flash calculations using NFPA 70E or IEEE 1584 to identify arc energy, ensure safety, and determine the required Personal Protective Equipment (PPE).

Description
In today's world, our reliance on electrical energy is undeniable. The generation, transmission, and distribution of electricity form the backbone of the BULK electrical system, powering everything from homes to industrial complexes. Understanding and optimizing these systems is crucial for maintaining efficiency, reliability, and safety. With increasing demand and technological advancements, the need for skilled professionals in this field has never been greater.

This course is essential for anyone involved in the design, maintenance, or management of electrical power systems. Participants will learn how to build detailed electrical models for both existing systems and new projects. Through comprehensive analysis, they will evaluate normal and abnormal operation configurations to support the optimization of electrical power system configurations.

By participating in this course, you will gain the skills needed to ensure your electrical systems are robust, efficient, and safe. This knowledge is invaluable for professionals tasked with managing complex electrical infrastructures.

Who Should Attend
This course is ideal for Electrical Engineers, Electrical Engineering Technologists, and Managers with an electrical background. Maintenance Engineers will benefit from enhanced skills in managing and optimizing electrical systems, while Safety Officers will gain critical insights into ensuring workplace safety and compliance. Electrical Technicians will enhance their technical skills, and Project Managers will better understand the intricacies of electrical systems to ensure project success.

Additionally, Consultants and Analysts specializing in electrical power systems will acquire advanced skills for system optimization and performance enhancement. This course is designed to advance their careers and ensure the systems they work on are optimized for performance and safety.

Horaire : 9:30 AM - 5:30 PM EDT

Exigences techniques

Pour les utilisateurs de PC
OS: Windows 7, 8, 10 ou plus récent

Navigateur :
IE 11 ou plus récent, Edge 12 ou plus récent, Firefox 27 ou plus récent, Chrome 30 ou plus récent

Pour les utilisateurs de Macintosh
OS: MacOS 10.7 ou plus récent

Navigateur :
Safari 7+, Firefox 27+, Chrome 30+

iOS
OS: iOS 8 ou plus récent

Android
OS: Android 4.0 ou supérieur

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PROGRAMME

Day 1

Scope and Definition of the Power System Modeling

• Defining the Scope of the Study
• Certified Documentation and Level of Trust
• Walk-Down Charts and Templates for Data Collection
• Collecting and validating the Input Data-Equipment Labels
• Requesting Supplementary manufacturer data
• Load Verification request
• Recovery of "As Found Settings" of all adjustable Circuit Breakers
• Verification of all FIELD data by creating TEST Bulk Models
• Comparing other Data Base if available, e.g. Power Monitoring system and Building Automation System Log Files
• Building a Load Profile is required, or determine the Pick Load of the system

Criteria of Selecting the Proper Software Tool

• Steady State Software Platforms
• Most Commonly Used Software for Power Systems: ETAP; EDSA; SKM; CYME (Cooper Industries)
• Comparing the Results with Analytical Calculation
• Transient and Dynamic Load Study-Laplace and Runge-Kutta Incorporated
• Major Difference between Steady State Simulation and Transient Simulations
• Specific Parameters that change in Transient Simulation; e.g.
• Transient and Sub-transient of a Generator Inductance Values
• Most Commonly used Software for transient Simulation: MATLAB; MATEMATICA, FORTRAN
• Finite element calculations for Electromagnetic Field Simulation, CORONA
• Heating Calculations for Power Systems
• Fast Fourier Calculation for Harmonics Injected into the Power System

Steady State Power System Study:

• Validation of the Primary Data Collection
• Field Measurements and Load Profile
• Model of a Power System for Steady State Study
• Ground System Modeling and Study
• Load Flow Calculation
• Sizing of the Major Equipment and cables
• Calculation of the Voltage drop under Steady State Condition
• Load shearing
• Transformer Voltage Tap selection Study
• Voltage Fluctuation Compensation
• Unbalanced System Simulation
• Short Circuit Analysis
• Protection Coordination Study
• ARC Flash Calculation
• Unbalanced Load Study
• Steady State Electromagnetic Field Study

Day 2

Transient Power System Study

• Dynamic Load Study, electrical motors
• Transient Power System Study and Simulation, e.g. power swing
• Electromagnetic Field Study for Transients and power switching
• Corona Effect and High Power Modeling
• ARC Flash calculation beyond Steady state and Standard requirements
• Lightning Protection Modeling and Calculation
• Surge Protection Calculation and Modeling
• Insulation Coordination Calculation
• Analytical Calculations for Power Systems for systems in transient condition

Example of a Power System Modeling and Simulation

• Modeling Example for Load Flow calculation
• Modeling Example for Short circuit analysis
• Example of Simulation and calculation for Electric System with
• Battery Backup
• Protection Coordination example for a medium voltage system
• Steady state Simulation when dynamic loads are included
• Example of an Electromagnetic Field calculation

Case Study of a Complete Power System Simulation and Validation

• From Utility to End Used CASE Study

FORMATEUR

Eduard Loiczli, P.Eng.

Dr. Eduard Loiczli is a Senior Electrical Engineer with over 30 years of experience in motors and drives. His most outstanding contributions are related to the development of a High-Speed Magnetic Levitation System, Vector Control System for Streetcars and Subways, and Medium Voltage 4.16Kv Drive for up to 4.5MW Induction Motor.