Learning Objectives

Upon successful completion of this course, participants will be able to:

1. Fundamentals of Power Circuit Analysis

• Understand the basic principles of power circuit analysis.
• Differentiate between AC and DC circuit analysis.
• Learn Kirchhoff’s laws, node voltage, and mesh current methods for circuit analysis.
• Apply phasor analysis for three-phase power systems.

2. Introduction to ETAP Software

• Understand the capabilities and features of ETAP.
• Learn how to set up ETAP projects and system models.
• Familiarize with ETAP’s graphical user interface (GUI).
• Input system data such as busbars, transformers, generators, loads, and protection devices.

3. Power Flow (Load Flow) Analysis in ETAP

• Model real-world power distribution systems in ETAP.
• Perform power flow studies to determine voltage profiles, losses, and power factors.
• Interpret load flow results and identify system inefficiencies.
• Apply power factor correction techniques to optimize system performance.

4. Short-Circuit Analysis Using ETAP

• Understand the importance of short-circuit current calculations.
• Simulate three-phase, line-to-line, and line-to-ground faults in ETAP.
• Apply IEC 60909 and ANSI standards for fault current calculations.
• Identify the impact of faults on system components and propose mitigation strategies.

5. Protective Device Coordination in ETAP

• Understand relay, fuse, and circuit breaker coordination.
• Perform time-current characteristic (TCC) analysis.
• Optimize relay settings for selectivity and fault clearing time reduction.
• Ensure proper coordination between main and backup protection devices.

6. Arc Flash Analysis and Safety in ETAP

• Calculate arc flash incident energy and boundary distances.
• Implement arc flash mitigation techniques such as zone selective interlocking and differential protection.
• Ensure compliance with NFPA 70E, IEEE 1584, and OSHA regulations.
• Generate arc flash labels and reports for electrical safety compliance.

7. Motor Starting and Transient Stability Analysis

• Perform motor acceleration studies to evaluate system impact.
• Analyze voltage dips, frequency variations, and starting torque effects.
• Simulate transient conditions such as load rejection and system disturbances.

8. Case Studies and Practical Applications

• Conduct real-world ETAP modeling and analysis exercises.
• Participate in hands-on troubleshooting and optimization tasks.
• Develop a power system analysis report using ETAP for a sample project.

Target Audience

• Electrical engineers and power system analysts
• Industrial and utility power system designers
• Protection and control engineers
• Maintenance and reliability engineers
• Project managers handling power distribution systems