Learning Objectives

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

1. Fundamentals of Power Generation

• Understand the principles of electricity generation and energy conversion.
• Identify types of power plants:
• Thermal (coal, gas, combined cycle, diesel).
• Hydroelectric power plants.
• Nuclear power generation.
• Renewable energy sources (solar, wind, geothermal, biomass).
• Learn about base load and peak load power plants and their roles in grid stability.

2. Power Transmission and Distribution Networks

• Understand high-voltage transmission and medium-/low-voltage distribution systems.
• Learn about grid components (substations, transformers, switchgear, relays, insulators, and circuit breakers).
• Analyze AC vs. DC transmission systems and HVDC technology applications.

3. Load Flow and Power System Stability

• Perform power flow analysis using the Newton-Raphson and Gauss-Seidel methods.
• Understand real power (P) and reactive power (Q) flow and their impact on voltage stability.
• Implement grid stability measures, including reactive power compensation and FACTS devices.

4. Power Quality and Load Management

• Identify power quality issues (harmonics, voltage sags/swells, transients, and flicker).
• Implement load shedding, demand-side management, and energy efficiency strategies.
• Utilize smart grid technologies for real-time load balancing and optimization.

5. Fault Analysis and Protection Systems

• Understand types of faults in power systems (short circuits, earth faults, open circuits, phase imbalances).
• Learn about protective relays, overcurrent protection, differential protection, and distance protection.
• Implement fault isolation and automatic restoration techniques.

6. Power System Control and Automation

• Explore SCADA (Supervisory Control and Data Acquisition) in power systems.
• Implement Distributed Energy Resources (DER) and microgrid control.
• Optimize energy storage integration with grid networks.

7. Renewable Energy Integration and Grid Modernization

• Assess challenges of integrating solar, wind, and battery storage into conventional grids.
• Implement grid synchronization and forecasting for renewable power generation.
• Understand power purchase agreements (PPAs) and net metering policies.

8. Regulatory Compliance and Safety Standards

• Ensure compliance with IEEE, IEC, NEC, NERC, and ISO power grid regulations.
• Follow safety protocols for power plant operation and electrical system maintenance.
• Conduct power system audits and risk assessments.

9. Case Studies and Practical Applications

• Analyze real-world power system failures and lessons learned.
• Participate in load flow simulation and fault analysis exercises using ETAP, PSS/E, or MATLAB.
• Develop a customized power generation and distribution improvement plan.

Target Audience

• Electrical and power engineers
• Grid operators and plant managers
• Renewable energy professionals
• Electrical maintenance and safety personnel
• Utility and energy sector professionals