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Certificate in
Electrical Power
System Protection

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Presented by 12 MODULES OVER 3 MONTHS
Ian Commencing on
McLean 15 February 2010
Eur. Ing. Ian McLean B.Sc,
C.Eng. FIEE, FIOSH (rt`d) COURSE OBJECTIVES
By the end of this course you will be able to:
INCLUDES • Understand the fundamentals of electrical power protection and applications
4 FREE REFERENCE MANUALS • Recognize the different fault types
VALUED AT OVER US$400
• Perform simple fault and design calculations
OVER 1400 PAGES OF VALUABLE
REFERENCE MATERIAL • Understand protection system components
• Perform simple relay settings
• Choose appropriate protective devices for different equipment
• Interpret the protection systems existing in your plant, understand their functions,
detect any shortcoming and explain any undesired or uncoordinated relay operation
• Make more informed decisions on electrical power system protection
• Significantly improve the safety of your site

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E-LEARNING
• Upgrade your skills and refresh your
knowledge without having to take valuable
time away from work
• Receive information and materials in small,
easy to digest sections
• Learn while you travel - all you need is an
Internet connection
• Have constant support from your course
instructor and coordinator for the duration
of the course
• Interact and network with participants from
around the globe and gain valuable insight
into international practice
• Receive a certificate of completion for
CPD purposes
PRESENTATION FORMAT
The certificate program features real-world
applications and uses a multi-pronged approach
involving interactive on-line webcasts,
simulation software and self-study assignments
with a mentor on call.
The course consists of 12 modules over a period
of 3 months. Some modules may involve a
practical component or group activity. For each
module there will be an initial reading
assignment along with coursework or problems
to be handed in and practical exercises in some
cases. Participants will have ongoing support
from their instructor via phone, fax and e-mail.
Course reading material will be delivered in
electronic (PDF) format in advance of on-line
presentations. Presentations and group
discussions will be conducted using a live
interactive software system. Assignments will be
submitted via e-mail and wherever possible,
practical exercises will be conducted using
simulation software. You will receive hard copies
of the course manuals upon completion.
LIVE WEBCASTS
During the program you will participate in 6
live interactive sessions with the instructor and
other participants from around the world.
Each webcast will be scheduled at 2 varying
session times, so you can select one which is
most convenient for you.
Webcast times are only finalized after
registrations close, as we need to know which
time-zones all participants are based in before
we can compile a schedule. Upon registration
you will receive questionnaire regarding your
time availability to complete. We guarantee
that at least one session time for each webcast
will fall into your preferred time slot.
PRESENTED BY
IAN MCLEAN
Eur. Ing. Ian McLean B.Sc, C.Eng. FIEE, FIOSH (rt`d)
An outstanding professional engineer with over 40 years of experience under
his belt, Ian has a wealth of experience and knowledge that he is eager to
share. Starting as a student apprentice, Ian quickly moved up the ladder to
join the world renowned Health and Safety Executive (HSE) in the UK as Her
Majesty's Electrical Inspector, providing technical advice and appearing as an
expert witness in Coroners, Magistrates and Crown Courts.
Later, he acted as HM Principal Electrical Inspector and became the head of the Power Systems and Ignition
Hazards Section responsible for technical support and guidance for Major Hazards, Nuclear, Offshore and
Railways Inspectorates. He was also a technical advisor on power engineering matters to the Channel
Tunnel Safety Authority.
Ian has since retired from the HSE to focus on lecturing and providing technical guidance to organizations.
You are sure to learn significantly from this passionate and enthusiastic instructor.
12 MODULES OVER 3 MONTHS
OVERVIEW
Any power system is prone to 'faults', (also called mechanical devices but static relays and more
short-circuits), which occur mostly as a result of recently digital relays have become the norm.
insulation failure and sometimes due to external
With more complex systems, it is necessary to
causes. When a fault occurs, the normal functioning detect the point of fault precisely and trip only
of the system gets disturbed. The high current those sections affected by the fault while the rest
resulting from a fault can stress the electrical of the system can continue to function normally. In
conductors and connected equipment thermally and the event of the nearest circuit breaker failing to
electro-dynamically. Arcs at the fault point can operate, the next breaker in the upstream (feeding)
cause dangerous or even fatal burn injuries to side has to be tripped as a 'back up' measure.
operating and maintenance workers in the vicinity. Another requirement is to minimize the time for
Faults involving one phase and ground give rise to which a fault remains in the circuit; this is
high 'touch' and 'step' voltages posing danger of necessary to reduce equipment damage and the
electrocution to personnel working nearby. It is danger to operating personnel. These requirements
therefore necessary to detect and clear any fault necessitate different forms of relaying apart from
quickly. the simple current sensing relays. Equipment such
as generators, transformers and motors also need
The first device used in early electrical systems was
special forms of protection characterized by their
the fuse, which acted both as the sensor and the
design and operating principles.
interrupting device. With larger systems, separate
devices became necessary to sense and interrupt This course will explain all of these points in detail
and provide you with the skills and knowledge
fault currents. In the beginning these functions were
necessary to calculate fault currents, select relays
combined in a single assembly; a circuit breaker
and associated instrument transformers appropriate
with in-built releases. This practice is still prevalent
to each typical system or equipment. You will also
in low voltage systems. In both high systems and
low voltage systems of higher capacities, the learn how to adjust the setting of the relays so that
the relays closest to the fault will operate and clear
sensing is done by more sophisticated devices
called relays. Relays were initially electro- the fault faster than the backup devices.
INCLUDES 4
FREE Over 1400 pages of tables,
REFERENCE MANUALS charts, figures and handy hints
VALUED AT OVER US$400
(RECEIVED UPON COMPLETION)
• Power System Protection for Engineers and
Technicians
• Motor Protection, Control and Maintenance
Technologies
• Earthing, Bonding, Lightning and Surge Protection
• Distribution and Substation Automation (incl.
Communications) for Electrical Power Systems
COURSE OUTLINE
MODULE 1: Power System Overview
• Electrical distribution system
• Reading single line diagrams
• LV, MV AND HV equipment
• Function and types of electrical switchgear
• Basic circuit breaker design
MODULE 2: Basics of Power System Protection
• Need for protective apparatus
• Basic requirements and components
MODULE 3: Types of Faults and Short Circuit
Current Calculations
• The development of simple distribution systems
• Faults-types, effects and calculations
• Equivalent diagrams for reduction of system
impedance
• Calculation of short circuit MVA
• Unbalanced faults and earth faults
• Symmetrical components
MODULE 4: System Earthing and Earth Fault
Current
• Phase and earth faults
• Comparison of earthing methods
• Protective earthing
• Effect of electric shock on human beings
• Sensitive earth leakage protection
• System classification
MODULE 5: Fuses and Circuit Breakers with Built-
in Protection
• Fuse operating characteristics, ratings and
selection
• Energy 'let through'
• General rules of thumb
• IS-limiter
• Circuit breakers - types, purpose and arc quenching
• Behavior under fault conditions
• Protective relay-circuit breaker combination
• Circuit breakers with in-built protection
• Conventional and electronic releases
MODULE 6: Instrument Transformers
• Transformer ratio and errors of ratio and phase
angle
• 'Class' of instrument transformers
• Voltage and current transformers
• Applications
MODULE 7: Relays and Auxiliary Power Equipment
• Principle of construction and operation of protective
relays
• Special focus on IDMTL relays
• Factors influencing choice of plug setting
• The new era in protection - microprocessor, static
and traditional
• Universal microprocessor overcurrent relay
• Technical features of a modern microprocessor
relay
• Future of protection for distribution systems
• The era of the IED
• Substation automation
• Communication capability
• Need for reliable auxiliary power for protection
systems
• Batteries and battery chargers
• Trip circuit supervision
• Why breakers and contactors fail to trip
• Capacity storage trip units
MODULE 8: Protection Grading and Relay
Coordination
• Protection design parameters on MV and LV
networks
• Coordination - basis of selectivity
• Current, time and earth fault grading
• Time-current grading
• Grading through IDMT protection relay
• Coordination between secondary and primary
circuits of transformers
• Current transformers - coordination
• Importance of settings and coordination curves
MODULE 9: Unit Protection and Applications
• Protective relay systems
• Main, unit and back-up protection
• Methods of obtaining selectivity
• Differential protection
• Machine, transformer and switchgear differential
protection
• Feeder pilot-wire protection
• Time taken to clear faults
• Unit protection systems - recommendations and
advantages
MODULE 10: Protection of Feeders and Lines
• Over current and earth fault protection
• Application of DMT/IDMT protections for radial
feeders
• Directional over current relays in line protection
• DMT and IDMT schemes applied to large systems
• Unit and impedance protection of lines
• Use of carrier signals in line protections
• Transient faults and use of auto reclosing as a
means of reducing outage time
• Auto-reclosing in circuits with customer-owned
generation
• Auto-reclosing relays for transmission and
distribution lines
MODULE 11: Protection of Transformers
• Winding polarity
• Transformer connections and magnetizing
characteristics
• In-rush current
• Neutral earthing
• On-load tap changers
• Mismatch of current transformers
• Types of faults
• Differential protection
• Restricted earth fault
• HV overcurrent
• Protection by gas sensing and pressure detection
• Overloading
MODULE 12: Protection of Rotating Machinery
• Motor protection basics
• Transient and steady state temperature rise
• Thermal time constant
• Motor current during start and stall conditions
• Stalling of motors
• Unbalanced supply voltages and rotor failures
• Electrical faults in stator windings earth fault
phase-phase faults
• Typical protective settings for motors
• An introduction to generator protection
HARDWARE
AND SOFTWARE
REQUIREMENTS
All you need to participate is an adequate
Internet connection, speakers and a
microphone. The software package and setup
details will be sent to you prior to the course.
PRACTICAL EXERCISES
Throughout the course you will participate in
hands-on exercises using simulation software,
which will help you put theory to practice
immediately.
• Module 2: Calculation of fault currents -
problems on resolving fault level
• Module 4: System earthing - problems
dealing with calculation of earth fault
current in different types of systems and
determination of reactor value for tuned
earthed systems
• Module 6: Problems on selection of
current transformers for overcurrent
protection and differential protection
• Module 8: Relay coordination
• Project work: Selecting protection relays
for a typical transformer fed MV
substation and integrating a number of
such stations into a plant-wide electrical
automation system
CERTIFICATION
Participants completing all the
assignments and achieving 60% or
more for their final mark, will receive
the IDC Certificate of Completion in
Electrical Power System Protection.
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