Distance - Fundamentals of Power Systems for Non-Electrical Practitioners (1.2 CEUs)

Course Code: ELEC064d

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Duration:

This course is approximately 3 weeks in duration.

Learning Method:

The PDDP program is more of a self-guided learning style.
You are required to read the notes and materials given, complete the follow-up assignments on your own, send in your questions prior to your 1 hour webinar meeting (if required) and be involved in live discussion via the internet.
Once you have completed the course, you will receive a certificate of completion

Description

The course explains the fundamental principles of electric power system. It describes step by step what constitutes an electric power system, how it works, what are the associated components of a power system and their functionalities, how to work safely while dealing with power systems. It also covers why blackouts occur, what are the mitigation measures and which are the institutions that carry out those measures. The course also describes the latest developments in power system like smart grid, its components and their applications in the transmission and distribution systems.

Objective

To provide a clear understanding of power system basics to professionals who, although qualified in their own disciplines, may not have received formal electrical engineering training

Target Audience

The course is designed for individuals who are associated with power system related work but do not have direct power system background such as regulators, legal services, engineers from disciplines other than electrical engineering (structural, mechanical, civil, environmental), technicians involved in power conversion work required for oil and gas industries as well as electricity export/import market specialists will find this course to be useful. In addition, professionals who need to upgrade their current experience and knowledge of electrical power system will also highly benefit from the course content.

Forms an essential foundation or starting point; fundamental - Great for younger non electrical engineers, engineering technicians, technologists, or experienced engineers looking to broaden their knowledge in other areas.

After Attending This Course You Will Be Able To:

interact more effectively with other work groups involved with transmission, generation and operation of the grid
apply knowledge of power system in regulatory work related to electric facilities construction and operation
understand power system reliability issues and their impacts on electric power systems
enhance the safety of electrical power systems
participate in discussions regarding trends and developments in electric power system

The PDDP Distance Education program works as follows:

Once you register for this course, you will be sent a login username and password for our online distance website.

You will receive the course notes in hard copy through the online website, you will receive a set of notes each week covering the course material.
A one hour video-conference session will be conducted by your instructor each week (if required). The objective of this session is to assist in solving the assignments, as well as answer student questions that should be sent to instructor early enough prior to the meeting time. In addition with being able to communicate with the instructor, you will also be able to communicate with other students in the same class and watch their questions being answered as well. (A high speed internet connection is strongly recommended for this feature).
Each set of exercises can be completed and submitted by the indicated date and your completed exercise will be marked online and and returned by your instructor.
To gain the most from your course, it is highly recommended that you participate fully in all discussions and exercises. Please remember that each course has a form of quiz or exercise at the end to test your understanding of the material. You will be informed of these dates when you receive the course schedule.

*Course commencement date is subject to instructor availability.

Electricity Basics

Fundamentals of electricity
Volts, amps, frequency
Basic elements in a power system
Power and Energy
DC System
AC System
AC versus DC System

What Constitutes a Power System

What is power system?
AC power system
Generators and how they work
Energy sources: Thermal, Hydro, Nuclear
Other types of power generations
Canadian energy sources
Transformers and their applications
Substations and types

Active and Reactive Power

Active and Reactive Power
Power factor and concept of Lead-Lag
Reactive Power compensation

Single and Three Phase Systems

Single and three phase power
Why do we need three phase power
Balanced and unbalanced systems
Symbols and diagrams
Phasors: engineers’ tool

Distribution Systems Overview

Voltage considerations
Bus system and connections
Residential Systems
Distribution index
Industry Applications
Power factor considerations
Power quality and their effects

Transmission Systems Overview

Transmission overview
AC versus DC transmission
AC power transmission – OVHD and UDG
Short versus Long transmission Lines
Inductance and Capacitance of transmission lines

Overhead Systems

Poles and towers
Conductors
Insulators
Sags and safety standards
Line losses and voltage regulation
Loss compensation

Single Line Diagram

Electrical drawings fundamentals
Main symbols and interpretations

Energy Management

Understanding electrical power bills in large industrial and commercial facilities
Ways to reduce the cost of energy.

Concepts of power flow study

Power System Analysis
What is power flow
Power flow diagram
Active and reactive power flow
Tutorial

Power System Faults and Protections

Faults in a power system
How to protect power system components
Equipment faults :Generator faults, Transformer faults, Line faults, Ground faults
What happens when a fault is not cleared
Protection of Distribution systems
Protection in your home

How Stable is our Electrical Power System

What is power system stability?
Power system dynamics
Power swing and cascading
System oscillations

Power System Reliability

Concept of electric reliability
North American interconnections
Bulk power system

Power System Safety

Grounding and Bonding concepts
Grounding Types and Applications
Shock Hazard and Arc Flash Hazard Analysis
Shock and Arc Flash Protection Boundaries
Electrical Equipment Protection and Safety

Blackouts and Causes

What is black out
Cascading and blackout

Blackout in North America: 2003

Blackout 2003 case study: How it happened, what are the impacts, what are the root causes, Task Force recommendations

Who Ensures Reliability of our Power System

North American Reliability Corporation and its roles
Reliability framework in the U.S. and in Canada
Reliability standards and implementation

Distributed Generation and Renewables

What is distributed generation (DG)
Advantages and disadvantages of DG
Types of DG: Wind, Solar, Natural gas, Others
Application of Renewable energy in Canada

Smart Grid

What is a smart grid?
Why smart grid?
Smart grid in Distribution
Smart grid in Transmission
Electric vehicles
Smart grid initiatives: North America, Europe, Asia
Smart grid technical issues: Codes and standards, Reliability, Cyber security and privacy

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