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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 : 10:00 AM - 6:00 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

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
• Major Difference between Steady State Simulation and Transient Simulations
• Transient and Sub-transient of a Generator Inductance Values

Day 2

 

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
• ETAP-EASY POWER, Load Flow Calculation
• Sizing of the Major Equipment and cables using ETAP-EASY POWER
• Calculation of the Voltage drop under Steady State Condition with ETAP-EASY POWER
• Short Circuit Analysis, using ETAP-EASY POWER
• Protection Coordination Study using ETAP-EASY POWER
• ARC Flash Calculation, using ETAP-EASY POWER

Transient Power System Study

• Dynamic Load Study, electrical motors, using ETAP-EASY POWER
• ARC Flash calculation beyond Steady state and Standard requirements
• Surge Protection Calculation and Modeling
• Insulation Coordination Calculation

Example of a Power System Modeling and Simulation

• Modeling Example for Load Flow calculation
• Modeling Example for Short circuit analysis
• Protection Coordination example for a medium voltage system
• Steady state Simulation when dynamic loads are included

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.