Power System Protection: Part One
This course provides an essential introduction to the principles of power system protection.
It covers the role of protection, why it is required, components of protection systems and their principles of operation. It goes on to provide an understanding of basic protection theory, grading principles and fault calculations. The course includes practical exercises and builds a fundamental understanding of protective systems on electrical networks from LV up to 132kV.
Day one
Role of Protection
- Legislative duties
- Basic terminology
- Safety requirements
- Principles
Components & Operation
- LV and MV fuses – characteristics and construction
- Time limit fuses and CT release
- Relays, basic principles, Inst, DT, IDMT, O/C & EF
Introduction to Grading
- Current and time grading
- Fuses
- IDMT
- Definite time
- Practical exercise
LV Networks Protection
- Principles
- Walk through the LV system
Day two
HV Networks Protection
- Principles
- Walk through HV network system
Basic Fault Calculation
Fuses
- Construction and operation
- HV and LV fuses
- LV fuse grading
LV ACB Electronic Relays
- Basic principles
- Settings explained
- Plotting characteristics on log-log paper
- Additional features
- Protection management
Programme may be subject to amendment.
£1095
Course duration 2 Days
Course Location Capenhurst, Chester
12 Hours allocated
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