Fundamentals of Modern Electrical Substations

A One-Day Classroom Seminar (CPE Approved)

This course presents an overview of modern electrical substations, emphasizing their importance for reliable and effective operation of power systems, describing all major, auxiliary and control equipment, listing typical engineering issues associated with substation design and engineering and providing recommendations for addressing these issues. This course is based on a "down-to-earth" delivery, which is achieved through a very tight connection of material with real life power industry specifics, and emphasis on exercises and practice sessions.

What You Will Learn

How power systems are arranged and what the transmission and distribution system structure is
What substation mission and place in the overall T&D structure are
What substation consists of and what every piece of equipment is for
When to use each specific type of switching equipment
What the main types of relay protection are
What the mission and main components of auxiliary A.C. and D.C. systems are
How to evaluate reliability of power supply
What the main types of substation switching systems are
How to select equipment for specific application
How substation grounding and lightning protection are arranged

Seminar Agenda

Untitled Document

Getting Started:

Introduction and logistics

Course structure, goals and learning objectives
Course delivery strategy
Discussion of participants expectations

Module 1. Main Concepts:

Power System Arrangement
Transmission and Distribution (T&D) System Structure
Electrical Substations:

Place in T&D structure
Mission
Main Components

Quiz

Module 2. Main Substation Components:

Substation Components

Power Transformers:

Main components
Types of transformers

Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â -Â Problem based on voltage transformation equation

Switching Equipment:

Circuit breakers.
Disconnecting switches.
Circuit switchers
Components and area of application for each type of switching equipment

Substation Bus System:

Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â -Â Open air rigid bus

Â Â -Â Strain bus

Â Â -Â Gas insulated (GIS) bus

Â Â -Â Cable bus

Â Â -Â Main components, advantages and disadvantages of each type

Instrument Transformers:

Current transformers. Types and components
Voltage transformers. Types and components

Overvoltage Protection
Equipment Installation Options
Class exercise on identification of substation components
Quiz

Module 3. Substation Auxiliary and Control Systems:

Relay Protection:

Philosophy overview
Relay equipment
Main protection schemes
Communication channels
Calculation of wave trap components

Metering Systems:

Metering equipment
Real value representation
Problem based on metering transformers transformation factors calculation

Â Auxiliary AC/DC Power Systems:

AC systems: mission, main components, typical AC loads
DC systems: mission, main components, typical DC loads

Station Alarm and Remote Control Systems:

Station alarm conditions
Types of alarms
Main components
Remote ControlÂ and Operation Systems

Quiz

Module 4. Substation Engineering Aspects

Â Reliability Analysis:

Probability of equipment failures
Series and parallel connection of system elements
Problems based on downtime calculation for 230/13 kV System

Typical Substation Switching Systems:

Single bus
Transfer bus
Ring bus
Breaker-and-a-half
Double bus - double breaker
Advantages and disadvantages of each system

Insulation Coordination:

Definition of insulation, area of application, requirements
Basic insulation level (BIL)
Basics of insulation coordination

Substation Safety and Fire Protection:

Safety provisions
Substation safety issues
Importance of safety
Mission and means of fire protection

Substation Design Issues:

Steps in substation design and engineering
Major equipment ratings
Example of 138 kV circuit breaker rating selection

Substation Insulation Performance Improvement:

Basic information about substation insulators
Possible problems and solutions

Aspects of Substation Physical Security

Quiz

Module 5. Substation Grounding and Lightning Protection

Substation Grounding:

Â - Mission and Main Components

Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â - Definition of Step and Touch Potential

Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â - Grounding System Design

Substation Lightning Protection:

Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â - Mission and Main Components

Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â - Main Calculation Methods

Quiz

Course Recap and Closing

Your Instructor

Boris Shvartsberg, Ph.D., P.E., P.M.P.
Mr. Shvartsberg is an engineering and project management professional with more than 35 years of practical experience in managing and supervising of highly complicated technical projects for utility companies in the United States and Latvia. He has extensive teaching experience in the European and US colleges and universities. Mr. Shvartsberg is the author of more than 20 publications on electrical engineering and project management subjects and has made numerous successful presentations at international conferences and symposiums. Mr. Shvartsberg has a doctorate and a masters degree in Electrical Engineering. He is a licensed Professional Engineer in the State of New Jersey, USA and a certified Project Management Professional designated by the Project Management Institute (PMI). He is a Senior Member of the Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers (IEEE) and a Leader of PMI Utility Industry Community of Practice.

Hotel and Seminar Information

This one-day seminar will be held at the hotels listed below or can be conducted on-site at your facilities. The seminar will start promptly at 8:00 AM and will finish at 4:30 PM. The program includes continental breakfast, lunch and coffee breaks. Attendees also receive a professionally produced seminar manual that can serve as a valuable office reference. Dress is casual for all seminars.

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Registration Fee and Discounts

The price for this comprehensive two-day seminar is $895 (USD).

Additional attendees and government employees receive a 10% discount.
Register 4 or more attendees and receive 20% Off. Special pricing is available for groups of 5 or more.
If you want attendees to pay with separate credit cards or have other questions, please call (440) 853-1038 for assistance.

Payments and Cancellations

Payment is due prior to the start of the seminar by Visa, Master Card, American Express, or corporate check. Seminar fees will be charged to your credit card at the time of registration unless other arrangements have been made. Please make checks payable to "PGS Energy Training" 26 Teal Lane • Hilton Head Island, SC 29926. Cancellations will result in a credit that is good for 2 years which can be transferred to a colleague. Substitutions may be made at any time. For more information on PGS policies regarding administrative matters and complaint resolution, please contact our offices at (440) 853-1038.

CPE Credits in Specialized Knowledge

This live group seminar is eligible for 7.5 CPE credits. Be aware that state boards of accountancy have final authority on the acceptance of individual courses for CPE credit. As of January 1, 2002, sponsored learning activities are measured by program length, with one 50-minute period equal to one CPE credit. One-half CPE credit increments (equal to 25 minutes) are permitted after the first credit has been earned in a given learning activity. You may want to verify that the state board from which your participants will be receiving credit accept one-half credits.

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Who Should Attend

This course is designed for any engineering, management and educational professionals looking to expand their knowledge and experience in modern electrical substations: Electrical engineers and designers; College and universitie faculty; Utility company project management personnel; Construction professionals.

Prerequisites and Advance Preparation

This fundamental level group live seminar has no prerequisites. No advance preparation is required before the seminar.

Why Choose PGS?

PGS seminars are known for their clear explanations and in-depth content. Register for a PGS class today, and join the over 10,000 energy professionals who have already attended one of PGS's proven programs.

Program Level & Delivery Method

Basic level. This fundamental course begins with basic material and then proceeds to the intermediate level. Delivery method is "Group-Live.”

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