Course Objectives

This course aims to provide participants with a comprehensive understanding of protection systems used in 32/132 kV substations. By the end of the course, participants will be able to:

• Understand the fundamentals of electrical protection systems and their importance in substations.
• Learn about the different types of protection schemes for high-voltage substations, particularly 32 kV and 132 kV systems.
• Understand protection devices like relays, circuit breakers, transformers, and current/voltage sensors.
• Study fault detection, fault isolation, and system restoration in case of failures.
• Gain knowledge of protection coordination between different devices to ensure system reliability and minimize disruption.
• Understand protection relay settings, testing procedures, and maintenance of protection equipment.
• Learn about the integration of communication systems in protection for remote monitoring and control.
• Understand the implementation of safety protocols in substations and key industry standards.

Target Audience

This course is intended for professionals involved in the operation, maintenance, design, and commissioning of electrical protection systems in substations. The target audience includes:

• Substation Engineers and Technicians: Professionals responsible for the operation, maintenance, and troubleshooting of protection systems in substations.
• Electrical Engineers: Engineers working on power systems, focusing on substation design and protection.
• Protection and Control Engineers: Engineers involved in setting up, testing, and optimizing protection schemes.
• Project Managers: Managers overseeing substation installation or renovation projects.
• Operations and Maintenance Personnel: Those working directly with power system operations and maintenance, including field operators and maintenance teams.
• Safety Officers: Professionals responsible for ensuring safety procedures in electrical installations and maintenance.
• Consultants: Engineers and specialists providing consultation on substation protection system design and implementation.