EEE6004 Power Systems Fault Analysis and Protection (Classroom and Synchronous e-learning)
About This Course
Modelling of Fundamental Power Grid Components
Common models in ETAP; busbars, cables; current and voltage transformers, two and three winding transformers; generators and motors, circuit breakers and protection relays
Power System Fault Analysis
Protection requirements and principles; theory and application of symmetrical components, different types and effects of faults; symmetrical and unsymmetrical fault calculation methods; symmetrical and unsymmetrical fault simulation studies and analysis in ETAP.
Protective Devices, Transducers and Components
Types and characteristics of relays and their applications; Hands-on practical experience on setting of relays and secondary injection tests for relays; current and voltage transformers; types and characteristics of fuses; types and characteristics of circuit breakers and their applications.
Power System Protection
Protection of cables, lines, transformers, switchgears, generators and motors; coordination requirements and discrimination settings, earthing for electrical safety and power system protection; protective device coordination/selectivity and sequence-of-operation fault analysis in ETAP.
What You'll Learn
Fault analysis of power systems
Operating principles of protection devices and circuits
Protection of power systems
Entry Requirements
Bachelor degree in Engineering
At least one year of relevant working experience