Introduction:

Welcome to the Power System Transmission and Control training program the Global Horizon Training Center offers. This comprehensive program is designed to provide participants with a deep understanding of power system transmission principles, control strategies, and technologies. Whether you are a professional in the energy sector or a student aiming to enhance your knowledge, this program will equip you with the necessary skills to navigate the complexities of power transmission and control.

Objectives:

By the end of this training program, participants will be able to:

• Understand the fundamentals of power system transmission and distribution.

• Explain the importance of efficient power transmission in modern energy networks.

• Analyze different types of power system controls and their applications.

• Evaluate the challenges and solutions in maintaining grid stability and reliability.

• Apply advanced technologies in power system monitoring, protection, and control.

Methodology:

The training program will employ a balanced approach of theoretical learning, practical case studies, group discussions, and hands-on exercises. Participants will have access to industry-standard simulation tools and software to gain practical experience in power system control scenarios.

Target Audience:

• Engineers and technicians working in the energy and power sectors.

• Electrical and power engineering students and graduates.

• Professionals seeking to expand their knowledge in power system control.

• Anyone interested in understanding the intricacies of power transmission and control systems.

Outlines:

Day 1:

Introduction to Power System Transmission

• Basics of electricity and power systems.

• Components of a power system: generation, transmission, distribution.

• Importance of efficient power transmission.

• Role of power grids in modern society.

Day 2:

Power Grid Structure and Components

• Overview of power grid hierarchy: generation, transmission, distribution.

• Substations, transformers, circuit breakers, and other key components.

• Transmission line types: overhead, underground, submarine.

• Challenges and considerations in designing power transmission systems.

Day 3:

Power System Stability and Control

• Understanding power system stability and its significance.

• Factors affecting stability: load variations, faults, disturbances.

• Voltage control: importance, methods, and devices.

• Frequency control: primary and secondary control, load shedding.

Day 4:

Generator Control and Excitation

• Role of generators in power generation.

• Generator excitation and its impact on system stability.

• Automatic Voltage Regulators (AVRs) and excitation control systems.

• Synchronous generators and their control characteristics.

Day 5:

Grid Monitoring Technologies

• Importance of real-time grid monitoring.

• SCADA (Supervisory Control and Data Acquisition) systems.

• Phasor Measurement Units (PMUs) and synchrophasors.

• Data analytics for grid monitoring and maintenance.

Day 6:

Power System Protection and Relaying

• Basics of power system protection.

• Types of faults: short-circuit, overcurrent, underfrequency.

• Protective relays and their operation.

• Coordination of protection devices for system reliability.

Day 7:

Introduction to FACTS

• Flexible AC Transmission Systems (FACTS) and their role.

• Voltage and phase angle control using FACTS devices.

• Types of FACTS devices: SVC, STATCOM, UPFC.

• Benefits of FACTS in enhancing grid stability.

Day 8:

HVDC Transmission Control

• Advantages of High Voltage Direct Current (HVDC) transmission.

• Control strategies in HVDC systems.

• Inverter and rectifier control in HVDC converters.

• HVDC applications in long-distance transmission and interconnecting grids.

Day 9:

Smart Grid Technologies

• Concept and significance of smart grids.

• Smart grid components: smart meters, communication networks.

• Demand response and load management.

• Integration of renewable energy sources in smart grids.

Day 10:

Practical Applications and Future Trends

• Hands-on simulation exercises using industry software (e.g., PSCAD, MATLAB).

• Case studies of real-world power system control scenarios.

• Control challenges and opportunities with the integration of renewables.

• Emerging trends in power transmission and control technologies.