COURSE OVERVIEW:

The design of a power system must balance the competing requirements of economic efficiency, operational flexibility, and inherent stability. This course provides a comprehensive technical exploration of "System Design," focusing on the selection of topologies and equipment that can withstand severe disturbances without losing synchronism. Participants will explore the mechanics of "Small-Signal" and "Transient" stability, learning how the physical properties of generators and transmission lines dictate the dynamic response of the grid.

The scope of this training addresses the planning of robust networks, from "Insulation Coordination" to the design of "Wide-Area Protection" schemes. It covers the technical nuances of "Rotor Angle Stability," focusing on the impact of "Low-Inertia" generation and the critical role of "Excitation Systems" and "Power System Stabilizers" (PSS). The curriculum provides a detailed focus on the integration of renewable energy sources, ensuring that participants can design grids that maintain frequency and voltage integrity in a decarbonized environment.

Coverage includes the implementation of advanced stability enhancement techniques, such as "Series Compensation" and "Flexible AC Transmission Systems" (FACTS). Attendees will learn to utilize stability analysis software to determine "Critical Clearing Times," assess the risk of "Voltage Collapse," and design "Islanding" protocols for grid resilience. By combining advanced electrical theory with practical system planning, the course equips professionals with the expertise required to engineer the stable and secure power systems of the future.

COURSE OBJECTIVES:

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

• Define the criteria for a "Stable" Power System according to IEEE/CIGRE.
• Design substation "Busbar Configurations" for maximum availability.
• Explain the physics of "Rotor Angle Stability" and the Swing Equation.
• Utilize "Power System Stabilizers" (PSS) to damp oscillations.
• Analyze the impact of "Transmission Line Reactance" on stability limits.
• Evaluate "Transient Stability" using the Equal-Area Criterion.
• Design "Insulation Coordination" schemes for high-voltage assets.
• Implement "FACTS" devices (SVC, STATCOM) for stability enhancement.
• Analyze the challenges of "Frequency Stability" in low-inertia grids.
• Conduct "Voltage Stability" assessments using P-V and V-Q curves.
• Design "Wide Area Monitoring and Control" (WAMC) architectures.
• Develop "Emergency Control" strategies for grid separation.

TARGET AUDIENCE:

This course is intended for Power System Planners, Design Engineers, Grid Stability Analysts, and Utility Technical Managers.

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.