COURSE OVERVIEW:

The fundamental meaning of this course is the comprehensive study of large-scale power system failures, focusing on the cascading mechanisms that lead to total grid collapse. Blackouts are rarely the result of a single event; they are typically the culmination of multiple technical, environmental, and human factors that overwhelm system protections. This course provides a deep technical analysis of the physics behind grid instability and the critical thresholds that, when crossed, trigger widespread outages across interconnected networks.

The scope of this training involves the detailed examination of transient and voltage stability, frequency control, and the "N-minus-1" contingency criterion. Participants will explore the role of protective relaying, SCADA systems, and Wide Area Monitoring Systems (WAMS) in detecting early warning signs of system stress. The curriculum emphasizes the transition from steady-state operation to emergency conditions, providing engineering strategies for load shedding, islanding, and the deployment of Black Start procedures to restore power safely and efficiently.

Coverage includes the analysis of historical major blackouts to extract lessons learned regarding infrastructure aging, vegetation management, and the integration of volatile renewable energy sources. Attendees will examine the "Human Factors" of grid management, including dispatcher decision-making under high-stress conditions and the importance of inter-utility coordination. By the end of this course, participants will be able to design robust preventive maintenance and operational protocols that enhance grid resilience and minimize the socio-economic impact of power interruptions.

COURSE OBJECTIVES:

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

• Define the technical triggers of "Cascading Failures" in interconnected power grids.
• Analyze the relationship between Reactive Power deficiency and Voltage Collapse.
• Implement "Under-Frequency Load Shedding" (UFLS) schemes to stabilize the grid.
• Master the principles of "N-minus-1" and "N-minus-2" contingency planning.
• Evaluate the impact of renewable energy penetration on grid inertia and stability.
• Identify early warning indicators using Synchrophasor and PMU data.
• Design "System Integrity Protection Schemes" (SIPS) to prevent blackout propagation.
• Conduct a "Black Start" readiness audit for power generation facilities.
• Manage "Vegetation and Asset Maintenance" to prevent line-to-ground faults.
• Utilize Power System Simulation tools to model extreme stress scenarios.
• Coordinate "Inter-Utility Communication" during emergency grid islanding.
• Develop a "Grid Restoration Plan" that prioritizes critical infrastructure.

TARGET AUDIENCE:

This course is designed for Power System Engineers, Grid Dispatchers, Electrical Maintenance Managers, Utility Executives, and Regulatory Compliance Officers.

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.