Introduction
Power Management Systems (PMS) are essential for ensuring the safe, reliable, and efficient operation of electrical power systems in industries such as oil & gas, marine, utilities, and large industrial facilities. PMS enables real-time monitoring, load balancing, protection coordination, and automated control of power generation and distribution systems.
This 10-day advanced training program, developed by Global Horizon Training Center, provides a comprehensive and practical approach to PMS, covering system design, load management, protection strategies, automation, and performance optimization.
Participants will gain in-depth knowledge and hands-on understanding of PMS applications, enabling them to operate, maintain, and optimize electrical power systems effectively.
Course Objectives
By the end of this program, participants will be able to:
- Understand PMS architecture and system components
- Design and analyze electrical power management systems
- Apply load sharing and load shedding strategies
- Implement protection and control schemes
- Integrate PMS with SCADA/DCS systems
- Monitor and optimize system performance
- Diagnose and troubleshoot system faults
- Improve reliability and energy efficiency
Target Audience
- Electrical and Power Engineers
- Control and Automation Engineers
- Maintenance and Reliability Engineers
- Marine and Offshore Engineers
- Plant Operators and Supervisors
- Energy and Utility Professionals
Outline
Day 1: Fundamentals of Power Systems and PMS
- Overview of electrical power systems
- Introduction to PMS concepts and applications
- Components: generators, transformers, switchgear
- System configurations
Day 2: PMS Architecture and Communication Systems
- PMS hardware and software architecture
- Communication protocols (Modbus, IEC 61850)
- Network design and redundancy
- Integration with control systems
Day 3: Load Management and Power Distribution
- Load characteristics and demand analysis
- Load sharing among generators
- Power distribution strategies
- Power factor correction
Day 4: Load Shedding and Blackout Prevention
- Automatic load shedding schemes
- Priority load classification
- Blackout prevention strategies
- System restoration procedures
Day 5: Electrical Protection and Coordination
- Protection devices (relays, breakers)
- Overcurrent, differential, and distance protection
- Coordination and selectivity
- Fault analysis
Day 6: Control Strategies and Automation
- PMS control logic and algorithms
- Generator control (synchronization, load sharing)
- Automation systems integration
- SCADA/DCS interface
Day 7: Monitoring, Diagnostics, and Data Analysis
- Real-time monitoring systems
- Data logging and trending
- Performance indicators (KPIs)
- Fault detection and diagnostics
Day 8: Maintenance and Reliability Engineering
- Preventive and predictive maintenance
- Reliability-centered maintenance (RCM)
- Asset management strategies
- System lifecycle management
Day 9: Energy Optimization and Efficiency
- Energy management strategies
- Reducing losses and improving efficiency
- Demand-side management
- Integration of renewable energy
Day 10: Integrated PMS Design & Final Workshop
- Designing a complete PMS solution
- Case studies and real-world applications
- Troubleshooting and optimization scenarios
- Group project and presentation
- Final review and evaluation
