Energy Production, Distribution, & Safety

About the Course

Electric power generation, transmission, and distribution systems are crucial infrastructures for modern societies. A thorough understanding of these systems' design, installation, operation, control, protection, and maintenance is paramount to guarantee the safe and reliable delivery of electricity to consumers while upholding the power grid's integrity.

This comprehensive 5-day interactive Energy Production, Distribution, & Safety training course encompasses various topics related to system planning, equipment selection, protection schemes, and maintenance practices in generation, transmission, and distribution. Beginning with an exploration of the fundamentals of electrical power systems, including their components, operations, and functionalities, it emphasizes the significance of standards in ensuring secure and dependable electricity distribution and the pivotal role of regulatory bodies in establishing and enforcing these standards. Delegates will gain in-depth knowledge about various components within power distribution systems, such as transformers, circuit breakers, fuses, and busbars while adhering to design, safety, reliability, and equipment standards.

Furthermore, this training program delves into future trends and challenges in distribution systems, examining how evolving standards influence the operation and control of electric power systems. It covers many aspects, including regulatory frameworks, design and planning strategies, equipment and components, efficient operation and maintenance practices, smart grid technologies, emerging trends, and practical applications, all aimed at reinforcing safety, reliability, and efficiency within new electric power distribution systems.

Core Objectives

The core objective of this comprehensive training course is to provide the delegates with a comprehensive overview of the principles, practices, and regulations governing the generation distribution systems and the safety of electric power. Such knowledge and skills are necessary to ensure power systems' efficient, reliable, and optimal performance.

Delegates will achieve the following objectives:

• Understand the basics of energy and power fundamentals
• Comprehend grid & Interconnection definitions, features, operating States
• Explore the different methods of energy distribution
• Design of transmission and distribution systems
• Explore essential operation, control, and protection techniques of power systems
• Identify common hazards and mitigation techniques
• Recognise various kinds of energy management systems and planning for power systems
• Identify safety protocols and regulations in the energy industry

Training Approach

This training course embraces a bottom-up approach, starting with energy and power fundamentals analysis. It then expands to showcase the main pillars of electrical power systems and briefly explains novel generation and storage concepts and smart technology applications in modern electric grids. During this journey, safety regulations and practices are discussed. It relies on individual/group exercises aimed at helping delegates learn all key activities for the electrical network, as well as several case studies, presentations, and discussions. 

The Attendees

This training course is in the highly dynamic energy sector and entails professionals equipped with the latest industry knowledge and best practices and informed by recent technological advances. 

Thus, it will be valuable to professionals, including (but not limited to) the following:

• Energy Sector Professionals
• Safety Inspectors
• Engineers
• Energy Distribution Professionals
• Grid Operator
• Safety Officers
• Emergency Response Teams
• Quality And Management Professionals

Daily Discussion

DAY ONE: POWER SYSTEM BASICS & FUNDAMENTALS

• Energy, Power Definition & Formula
• Power Triangle & Power Factor Correction
• Power Quality
• Traditional Energy Resources
• Grid & Interconnection Definitions
• Grid Ultimate Objective & Operating States
• Generation
• Transmission
• Distribution
• Load Characteristics

DAY TWO: TRANSMISSION AND DISTRIBUTION SYSTEMS

• Types of Power Transmission Systems
• Power Transfer through Radial Feeder
• Power Transfer through Active Sources
• Types of Electrical Distribution Systems
• Power Grid Concept
• Stability – Security – Reliability Definitions
• Design Aspects of Transmission Lines
• Distribution System Selection & Design
• Modern Power Transmission and Distribution Systems

DAY THREE: DESIGN AND SAFETY STANDARDS IN DISTRIBUTION SYSTEMS

• Load Estimation and Demand Forecasting
• Voltage Drop Calculations
• Selection and Sizing of Conductors, Transformers, and Other Equipment
• Protection System Design Standards and Best Practices
• Electrical Safety Regulations and Codes
• Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) Requirements
• Grounding and Bonding Practices
• Overcurrent Protection Measures
• Voltage Regulation and Control Techniques
• Maintenance and Inspection Protocols

DAY FOUR: RELIABILITY AND EQUIPMENT STANDARDS FOR DISTRIBUTION SYSTEMS

• System Reliability Indices
• Strategies for Improving System Reliability (Redundancy, Automation)
• Outage Management Procedures Proactive Maintenance
• Specifications for transformers, Switchgear, Circuit breakers, etc.
• Testing and Certification Requirements for Equipment
• Quality Assurance Standards for Distribution Equipment
• Component Failure Analysis and Prevention Techniques
• Advanced Equipment Testing and Monitoring Techniques
• Performance Evaluation Methods for Distribution Systems
• Reliability-Centered Maintenance Practices

DAY FIVE: ENERGY MANAGEMENT SYSTEM

• Power Management System
• SCADA Role
• New Power System Smart Grid Concept & Technology
• Comparison between Smart & Traditional Grid
• Renewable Energy Technologies Integration Issues
• Inertia Declines and Converter-based Solution in Future Power Systems
• Energy Management and Audit
• Energy Efficiency Measures
• Energy Conservation Practices
• Lighting System Optimisation