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Course overview
For a better understanding of the standards around electrical wiring systems, the modules of this Electrical Installation, Wiring, and Maintenance Certification course are designed around the fundamental principles that should be recognized.
This includes details that clarify and provide examples of how to calculate a system’s power consumption and earth fault currents. This course provides crucial information needed to make an electrical system safe and secure for operation in addition to being primarily educational.
What industrial sectors can benefit from the “Electrical Installation, Wiring and Maintenance Certification” course? The information covered in this curriculum will be helpful for a variety of civil and structural engineering specialties, including those that deal with buildings, bridges, harbours, dams, roads, and drainage systems. The supervisory or managerial levels of this discipline require workers to have a solid grasp of the drafting and planning principles for wiring mechanisms.
Your knowledge and skills in the creation and execution of engineering plans to make sure they adhere to international standards will be expanded by this Training Bee course. You will gain knowledge of the numerous branches of civil engineering, such as testing, project management, and structure.
The goal of this Electrical Installation, Wiring and Maintenance Certification training program is to provide you the theoretical knowledge and practical skills you need to either land a new job or advance in your present position within the building and construction sector.
Our mission is to accredit you as a valued, knowledgeable, and experienced supervisor or manager who can go above and beyond the call of duty to guarantee the successful completion of your specific electrical wiring project.
Introduction
Electrical substations and switchyards, which serve as the foundation of our contemporary power networks, are essential for transporting and distributing electricity from generation sources to end customers. To guarantee an uninterrupted power supply, protect people, and preserve the environment, these crucial facilities need to be carefully designed, adhere to safety regulations, and undergo routine maintenance.
We will explore the fundamental ideas and industry-recognized standards for electrical substation and switchyard engineering in this course. This trip will provide you with the necessary information and abilities to thrive in substation design, operation, and maintenance, regardless of whether you are a budding electrical engineer, an experienced professional, or someone else looking to expand their knowledge in this area.
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Learning Objectives
Upon completing Fundamentals of Electrical Substation and Switchyard Design, Safety and Maintenance, participants will be able to:
- Being aware of the fundamental functions of electrical substations and switchyards
- Defining many electrical substation and switchyard types
- Understanding many aspects of electrical substation and switchyard design
- Learning the fundamental laws and regulations that govern the production, delivery, and use of electricity
- Recognizing and using important machinery utilized in switchyards and substations
- Instruction in various switchyard equipment arrangement possibilities
- Analyzing lightning protection strategies and earthing techniques for switchyards
- Utilizing real-world examples and case studies to design their switchyard resources
Our Unique Training Methodology
This interactive course comprises the following training methods:
- Journaling – This consists of setting a timer and letting your thoughts flow, unedited and unscripted recording events, ideas, and thoughts over a while, related to the topic.
- Social learning – Information and expertise exchanged amongst peers via computer-based technologies and interactive conversations including Blogging, instant messaging, and forums for debate in groups.
- Project-based learning
- Mind mapping and brainstorming – A session will be carried out between participants to uncover unique ideas, thoughts, and opinions having a quality discussion.
- Interactive sessions – The course will use informative lectures to introduce key concepts and theories related to the topic.
- Presentations – Participants will be presented with multimedia tools such as videos and graphics to enhance learning. These will be delivered engagingly and interactively.
Training Medium
This Fundamentals of Electrical Substation and Switchyard Design, Safety and Maintenance training is designed in a way that it can be delivered face-to-face and virtually.
Course Duration
This training is versatile in its delivery. The training can be delivered as a full-fledged 40-hour training program or a 15- hours crash course covering 5 hours of content each day over 3 days
Pre-course Assessment
Before you enroll in this course all we wanted to know is your exact mindset and your way of thinking.
For that, we have designed this questionnaire attached below.
- Give an explanation of an electrical substation’s main purpose in an electrical power system.
- List the essential elements that are normally included in a high-voltage switchyard and explain each element’s function.
- What safety precautions should you take when working near electrical substations and switchyards? List at least five safety precautions.
- Explain the significance of grounding and bonding in electrical substations and switchyards, as well as how they ensure system integrity and safety.
- Identify the key distinctions between a gas-insulated substation (GIS) and an air-insulated substation (AIS), as well as their benefits and drawbacks.
- Describe the idea of relay protection in electrical substations and how it helps to ensure the safety and dependability of the system.
Course Modules
This Fundamentals of Electrical Substation and Switchyard Design, Safety and Maintenance cover the following topics for understanding the essentials of the Agile Workplace:
Module 1 – A NETWORK’S SUBSTATIONS PLAY IN ELECTRICAL PROPERTIES
- A description of networks
- Varying voltages inside a network
- Substation types and setups
- Optimizing a substation’s location
- Indoor, outdoor, and GIS substations
Module 2 – A REVIEW OF SWITCHYARD TECHNOLOGY AND ITS SPECIFICATIONS
- The impact of sectional and security clearances on the plan.
- Bus bar (strung/tubular) design and equipment connectivity.
- Using marshaling kiosks and connecting connections.
Module 3 – DESIGN FOR PROTECTION OF SUBSTATION
- A synopsis of protection
- Coordinating of protection
- Safeguarding transformers
- Bus bar security
- Feeder security
Module 4 – SUBSTATION HARMLESSING EQUIPMENT
- Compensators for static VAR
- Acoustic filters
- Limiting faults in reactors
- Equipment for power factor compensation
- Equipment ratings and design
- The configuration of the equipment in a switchyard
Module 5 – SWITCHARDS’ PROTECTION FROM LIGHTNING UNDER THE EARTH’S SYSTEM
- Basics of protective and functional earthing
- Substation touch and step voltages
- The switchyard fence’s significance to the earth grid
- Near the operational places, safety mesh
- What the earth grid’s conductor sizes and mesh spacing are used for
- The function of lightning masts and shield wire
Module 6 – SWITCHYARD INTERLOCKING AND CONTROL
- Configuration and specifications of DC equipment
- DC supply for switchyard machinery
- Planning the space and associated infrastructure for the installation of batteries to provide AC auxiliary power for switchyard loads and systems
- Options for sources
Module 7 – Planning for facilities at Swift yard
- Preparing the site and leveling
- Measures of earth resistance and their significance in switchyard design verification
- Civil engineering structures such transformer oil collecting pits, cable trenches, control buildings, and equipment groundwork’s
- Switchyard buildings and the requirements for their design
- Substation security measures and a fence
Post-course Assessment
Participants need to complete an assessment post-course completion so our mentors will get to know their understanding of the course. A mentor will also have interrogative conversations with participants and provide valuable feedback.
- Write a brief summary of the electrical substations’ and switchyards’ primary responsibilities within an electrical power system.
- Discuss the relevance of electrical substation clearance regulations and safety distances as well as the effects they have on worker safety.
- Describe the significance of performing routine maintenance and inspection tasks at electrical substations and switchyards. What possible repercussions may result from skipping these tasks?
- Compare and contrast the benefits and drawbacks of various switchyard layouts, including the radial, ring, and breaker-and-a-half designs.
- Outline the essential stages required in commissioning a new electrical substation, emphasizing the safety precautions and procedures that must be observed.
- Discuss the advantages of a “substation automation system” in terms of control, observation, and safety.
Lessons Learned
Safety comes first: The most important lesson is that when working in electrical substations and switchyards, safety must always come first. To minimize accidents and guarantee employee safety, it is essential to observe safety standards, maintain appropriate clearances, and adhere to safety practices.
Maintenance and System Reliability: To guarantee the dependability and lifespan of electrical substations and switchyards, regular maintenance and inspections are essential. Preventing unexpected breakdowns and identifying possible problems early on are two benefits of proactive maintenance practices.
Clearances and Safety Distances: It is crucial to comprehend and follow safety distances and clearance criteria in order to protect employees from electrical risks. There may be serious repercussions if these rules are not followed.
Environmental Considerations: As the world turns its attention to sustainability and environmental responsibility, it is becoming more and more crucial to build and run substations with an eye towards the environment. For a sustainable future, substation environmental effect must be reduced.
Substation Automation: Substation automation systems are essential for improving safety, control, and monitoring. The adoption of automation technology enhances overall effectiveness and response times in unusual circumstances.
“Fundamentals of Substation Navigation: Connecting Safety and Sustainability.”