COURSE OVERVIEW:

Substations are the critical nodes of the power grid, requiring a sophisticated blend of electrical engineering, structural design, and rigorous safety protocols. This course provides an advanced examination of substation engineering, focusing on the three pillars of operational excellence: effective maintenance, robust grounding, and uncompromising safety. Participants will explore the technical nuances of substation architecture, learning how to manage the high-energy environment of utility-scale power systems.

The scope of this training addresses the detailed engineering of primary substation equipment, including power transformers, busbar systems, and high-voltage circuit breakers. It covers the analytical requirements for designing grounding grids that satisfy the stringent safety criteria of the IEEE 80 standard. The curriculum provides a framework for developing comprehensive maintenance strategies that utilize both online and offline diagnostic tools to ensure the long-term integrity of the substation assets.

Coverage includes the management of substation safety, focusing on arc flash mitigation, high-voltage switching procedures, and the protection of personnel from hazardous potentials. Attendees will learn to interpret complex diagnostic reports and manage the lifecycle of equipment from commissioning to decommissioning. By bridging the gap between theoretical engineering and field operations, the course equips professionals with the expertise required to manage substations that are safe, reliable, and compliant with modern utility standards.

COURSE OBJECTIVES:

After completion of this course, the participants will be able to:

• Explain the technical architecture of AIS and GIS substations.
• Design substation grounding grids according to IEEE 80 safety criteria.
• Perform detailed inspections of power transformers and switchgear.
• Analyze dissolved gas and oil test results for health assessment.
• Execute high-voltage switching operations safely and professionally.
• Conduct step and touch potential measurements in energized sites.
• Implement effective maintenance for substation DC and AC auxiliaries.
• Utilize advanced diagnostics for partial discharge and insulation health.
• Manage substation safety through arc flash analysis and PPE selection.
• Coordinate maintenance activities to minimize system downtime.
• Troubleshoot equipment failures using systematic engineering methods.
• Document substation assets and maintenance history in a CMMS.

TARGET AUDIENCE:

This course is intended for Substation Engineers, Utility Managers, Safety Inspectors, and Senior Maintenance Technicians involved in high-voltage operations.

TRAINING COURSE METHODOLOGY:

A highly interactive combination of lectures, discussion sessions, and case studies will be employed to maximize the transfer of information, knowledge, and experience. The course will be intensive, practical, and highly interactive. The sessions will start by raising the most relevant questions and motivating everybody to find the right answers. The attendants will also be encouraged to raise more of their questions and to share in developing the right answers using their analysis and experience. There will also be some indoor experiential activities to enhance the learning experience. Course material will be provided in PowerPoint, with necessary animations, learning videos, and general discussions.

The course participants shall be evaluated before, during, and at the end of the course.

COURSE CERTIFICATE:

National Consultant Centre for Training LLC (NCC) will issue an Attendance Certificate to all participants completing a minimum of 80% of the total attendance time requirement.