Power Grids, Transformers and Power Generation Systems

Introduction

Explore the design principles and practical applications of modern energy management systems, ISOs, and RTOs. Examine hardware, software, communications, and user interfaces. Develop a clear understanding of the philosophy of modern power system operations and the role of energy management systems, their design, and actual implementation. Survey past and current practices, as well as trends in the state-of-the-art design of energy management systems. Discuss new requirements imposed by deregulation, open access, and competition.

Power transmission and distribution infrastructure connect city countries, power plants, urban areas, and rural areas to electrical power. Smart grid infrastructure requires demand response, grid interconnects, energy management systems, and energy storage. This training course in Dubai will include the conventional overhead and underground transmission and distribution systems.

The training course will also look into the microgrid which is a discrete energy system consisting of distributed energy sources including demand management, storage, and generation and loads capable of operating in parallel with, or independently from, the main power grid. The relevant equipment like transformers switch gears, circuit breakers will be discussed so as to provide an efficient and safe electric power transmission and distribution systems.

This training course will feature:

• The conventional overhead and underground transmission and distribution systems
• The smart grid network
• The microgrid system
• Power transformers
• Circuit breakers
• Protection relays and switchgears

Objectives

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

• Explain the difference between a transmission network and a distribution network
• Understand the characteristics of a smart grid
• Determine the components and merits of a microgrid network
• Explain the characteristics of the power transformers
• Understand the various arc quenching methods for circuit breakers
• Design a simple transmission and distribution network
• Study the control and operation of modern power systems
• Review hardware architectures (SCADA, IEDs, computers, and communication components), communication software, applications software, and user interfaces
• Examine real-time control functions performed by modern energy management systems
• Review modern user interfaces and visualization methods and discuss new needs and emerging practices imposed by deregulation and open access

Training Methodology

This is an interactive course. There will be open question and answer sessions, regular group exercises and activities, videos, case studies, and presentations on best practice. Participants will have the opportunity to share with the facilitator and other participants on what works well and not so well for them, as well as work on issues from their own organizations. The online course is conducted online using MS-Teams/ClickMeeting.

Who Should Attend?

The training course will benefit the engineers, technicians, and supervisors on the operations, functions of major renewable energy integration components. This course is suitable for a wide range of professionals but will greatly benefit:

• Electrical engineers
• Electrical supervisors
• Power engineers
• Managers in-charge of electrical installations
• Project engineers
• Electric power utility engineers in energy management system design, ISO or RTO design, operations, and planning studies
• Consulting and manufacturing engineers
• Engineers with equipment supply companies of hardware/software components for energy management systems
• Engineers involved in utility work
• University power system educators and graduate students

Course Outline

Day 1: Transmission and Distribution Systems

• Overhead transmission system architecture

• Overhead transmission lines towers and cables

• Underground distribution system network layout

• Underground electric cables

• AC distribution system

• Types of substation layout 

Day 2: Smart Grid Distribution System

• Components of a smart grid network

• Solar power characteristics

• Types of photovoltaic cells

• Smart homes and smart meters

• Consumer engagement in a smart grid system

• Wind power characteristics 

Day 3: Micro Grid Distribution System

• What is micro grid

• Technologies available to make micro grid operate efficiently

• Characteristics of a micro grid

• Merits of a microgrid

• Overview of smart microgrid

• Installation with smart microgrids 

 Day 4: Power Transformers for Transmission and Distribution

• Types and operations of power transformers

• Characteristics of oil-immersed transformer

• Transformer cooling systems

• Vector groups for power transmission and distribution transformers

• Transformer protection systems

• Green transformers and gas-insulated transformer 

Day 5: Circuit Breakers, Protection and Safety of Transmission and Distribution Systems

• Methods of arc extinction in circuit breakers

• Medium voltage and high voltage circuit breakers

• Vacuum circuit breaker operations and characteristics

• SF circuit breakers operations and characteristics

• Grounding at transmission and distribution substations