COURSE OVERVIEW:

A major power failure within an industrial or utility network represents a high-stakes crisis that tests the resilience of both infrastructure and personnel. This course provides a technical framework for managing large-scale outages, focusing on the engineering protocols required to stabilize the system and prevent cascading collapses. Participants will explore the mechanics of "Blackouts" and "Brownouts," learning how to identify the triggers that lead from a localized fault to a system-wide interruption.

The scope of this training addresses the dual priorities of technical investigation and operational restoration. It covers the technical nuances of Root Cause Analysis (RCA), utilizing event recorders and protection logs to reconstruct the sequence of failure. The curriculum provides a detailed focus on the "Black Start" process, including the coordination of standby generation, the management of inrush currents, and the delicate balancing of load and frequency during grid reconnection.

Coverage includes the implementation of emergency response plans and the psychological aspects of crisis management for control room operators. Attendees will learn to utilize modern diagnostic tools for fault location and to implement "Lessons Learned" into system design to harden the grid against future events. By combining post-incident forensics with practical recovery strategies, the course equips professionals with the expertise required to lead an organization through the complexities of a major power restoration.

COURSE OBJECTIVES:

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

• Define the technical triggers of a major system-wide power failure.
• Identify the difference between transient faults and permanent system collapses.
• Execute a formal "Black Start" procedure for an isolated facility or grid.
• Analyze "Sequence of Events" (SOE) logs to reconstruct failure timelines.
• Perform Root Cause Analysis (RCA) on protection relay trip data.
• Manage frequency and voltage stability during incremental load shedding.
• Coordinate the synchronization of multiple standby generators to a dead bus.
• Implement "Island Mode" operation during external grid disturbances.
• Utilize the Fault Record Analysis software to identify the primary failure point.
• Conduct post-incident briefings and develop technical failure reports.
• Harden system design through the implementation of "N-1" redundancy.
• Lead a multi-disciplinary team during high-pressure recovery operations.

TARGET AUDIENCE:

This course is intended for Power System Engineers, Load Dispatchers, Plant Managers, and Senior Operations Personnel responsible for system reliability.

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.