Substations are the critical nodes where electrical power is transformed, switched, and protected, and their design demands precision, safety, and reliability. This program equips electrical engineers to design substations and select switchgear — covering layout, equipment, protection, and earthing for safe and dependable power delivery.
As grids expand and modernise, substation design expertise is a valuable and in-demand electrical specialism. This course combines substation design principles with practical equipment selection and introduces emerging trends in digital substations and automation.
Course Objectives
Upon the successful completion of this program, attendees will be able to:
- Understand substation types and functions
- Apply substation layout and configuration
- Design busbar arrangements
- Select switchgear and equipment
- Apply transformer selection and rating
- Design substation protection schemes
- Apply circuit breaker and isolator selection
- Design substation earthing and grounding
- Apply insulation coordination
- Consider clearances and safety distances
- Apply control and metering systems
- Design substation auxiliary systems
- Consider substation civil and structural works
- Apply substation codes and standards
- Plan substation testing and commissioning
- Apply emerging trends in digital substations
Course Outline
- Module 1: Substation Types & Functions
- Module 2: Substation Layout & Configuration
- Module 3: Busbar Arrangements
- Module 4: Switchgear & Equipment Selection
- Module 5: Transformer Selection & Rating
- Module 6: Substation Protection Schemes
- Module 7: Circuit Breakers & Isolators
- Module 8: Substation Earthing & Grounding
- Module 9: Insulation Coordination
- Module 10: Clearances & Safety Distances
- Module 11: Control & Metering Systems
- Module 12: Auxiliary Systems
- Module 13: Civil & Structural Works
- Module 14: Substation Codes & Commissioning
- Module 15: Emerging Trends: Digital Substations & Automation
Who Should Attend
This course is intended for electrical engineers and designers involved in the design, construction, and commissioning of electrical substations and switchgear installations. An electrical engineering foundation is recommended.
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