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Electric Power Grid Protection & Control in a World of 33% Renewables


A Two-Day Classroom Seminar (CPE Approved)

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Power system Protection and Control (P&C) of various electrical equipment and apparatus requires good understanding of phase and ground short circuit currents, detection, and safe clearing of the faulted equipment. This course is ideal for engineers shifting into the field of Protection and Control. This program starts with a thorough overview of power system fundamentals, design approach and short circuit calculations principles which lead to the understanding of protection scheme requirements and its applications.

Protection requirements for industrial plants, cogeneration, and interconnection with utility power system are explained in detail. This course covers the subject of power system protection from a practical perspective, and includes important functional specs such as testing and coordination of protection systems. This course is designed for individuals who are involved with industries and utilities to get up to speed and to learn how to design and protect electrical systems.

What You Will Learn
  • REFRESH your knowledge of power systems design, planning, analysis, protective device applications, protective relay schemes, and relay coordination for safe and efficient operation of electrical power systems and equipment
  • DEVELOP your own relay settings and thoroughly understand the philosophy of protective systems
  • Learn Distributed Energy Resources" ("DER") grid interconnection in the real world
  • LEARN actual cases illustrating various techniques in present use and highlighting particular approaches used by experienced system designers
  • ENHANCE your experience with power system protection problems generally faced and solutions successfully adopted by industry
  • UNDERSTAND how to apply microprocessor-based multi-function relays on PROTECTION of various power system equipment and apparatus
  • GAIN valuable experience from an instructor who spent more than three decades of consulting work around the world to various utility and industrial power systems
What You Will Also Learn
  • Technology Issues in the modern "Distributed Energy Resources" ("DER")
  • From Smart Grid to Smart Energy Use
  • The Smart Grid Vision and Roadmap for Florida, Texas and California
  • Realizing the Potential of Renewable and "Distributed Energy Resources" ("DER")
  • Renewables Integration Through Direct Load Control and Demand Response
  • The European experience and outcome
  • Energy Storage
  • Long-distance Transmission
  • Protection & Control of grid components: Generators; Transformers; Substations; Transmission; Feeders
  • Case Study: Integrating 33% Renewables & DER into the Power Grid
  • Overview of electrical utility and industrial
  • Power systems grid fundamentals
  • System design considerations
  • System planning
  • Power system configuration
  • Power system analysis
  • Principles of power system protection
  • Ground fault protection
  • High voltage substation protection
  • Differential protection relaying
  • Sequence current components in protection
  • Feeder protection
  • Transformer protection
  • Transmission line protection
Seminar Agenda
  • DAY ONE AND TWO
  • 8:00AM Morning Session Begins
  • 10:30AM - 10:45AM Refreshments & Networking Break
  • 12:00PM Lunch break
  • 1:00PM Afternoon Session begins
  • 2:15Pm - 2:30PM Refreshments & Networking Break
  • 5:00PM Day Ends on Day One
  • 4:00 PM Day Ends on Day Two
Your Instructor
Eric Stark

Eric Stark is a Senior Trainer and Consultant of RNItechnology. He has more than 32 years of consulting and training experience and practice in industrial applications, utilities and academics in North America and around the world.

Eric has extensive experience in power system design, studies and commissioning, special emphasis on protection, power quality, power system grounding, power flow, short circuit, arc flash, transient stability, transient switching analysis and harmonic studies.

Eric's recent work included several generation, micro-grid, subway and utility projects in North America and Middle East, including system and stability studies. Eric was involved in protective relay settings, transfer schemes, coordination, and load shedding schemes.

In addition to his vast professional experience, Eric is the author of technical papers for major players like General Electric, Institute of Technology, Digital Energy and has prepared and conducted numerous courses, workshops and tutorials in academics and industry, globally, for GE and RNItechnology clients.

Eric's experience includes industries such as oil and gas, silver, gold and phosphate mining, cogeneration, utility systems, pulp and paper, and many application projects.

Hotel and Seminar Information
This two-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 5:00 PM on the first day. On the second day, the seminar will resume at 8:00 AM and will finish at 4:00 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 $1,795 (USD).
Register online or Call (440) 853-1038.
  • 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 15.5 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.

PGS Energy Training is registered with the National Association of State Boards of Accountancy (NASBA) as a sponsor of continuing professional education on the National Registry of CPE Sponsors. State boards of accountancy have final authority on the acceptance of individual courses for CPE credit. Complaints regarding registered sponsors may be submitted to the National Registry of CPE Sponsors through its website: www.nasbaregistry.org. CPAs interested in attending any seminars should contact our offices for details on CPE credits granted and any prerequisite requirements.
PGS Energy Training is registered with GARP as an Approved Provider of Continuing Professional Development (CPD) credits. If you are a Certified FRM or ERP, please record this activity in your Credit Tracker at http://www.garp.org/cpd. Please inform PGS Energy Training that you are a GARP CPE participant upon seminar registration.

The Global Association of Risk Professionals (GARP) is a not-for-profit membership association dedicated to preparing professionals and organizations for making better-informed risk decisions. GARP's membership represents more than 150,000 risk management practitioners and researchers at academic institutions, banks, corporations, government agencies, and investment management firms in 195 countries and territories. GARP administers the Financial Risk Manager (FRM) and Energy Risk Professional (ERP) Exams – certifications recognized by risk professionals worldwide. Visit www.garp.org/cpd.
Who Should Attend

Electrical Power Distribution Engineers; Electrical Power System Planners; Electrical Power System Engineers; Plant Managers; Consulting Engineers; Electrical Engineers and Technical Staff entering the protection field, and any other engineers and technicians involved with design, operation, maintenance, testing, and troubleshooting of high and medium voltage electrical systems and equipment.

Prerequisites and Advance Preparation

This overview level group live seminar has no prerequisites. No advance preparation is required before the seminar. Lap top is recommended.

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.”