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LONG TERM PROGRAMS

Post Graduate Diploma Course in T&D Systems

Context & Objectives

The main objective of the course is to create a technically trained manpower readilyavailable for recruitment to the power companies in the area of Transmission &Distribution of Electrical Power

Outline

The course content complies with the syllabus for Engineers and Supervisors for

Operation & Maintenance of Transmission & Distribution Systems as per Safety and

Electrical Supply Regulations 7(3) of Govt. of India

SYLLABUS

1. GENERAL INTRODUCTIONGeneration, Transmission & Distribution Scenario of India

2. POWER GENERATION

Types of generation : Conventional and Non-conventional, ThermalPower Plant, Hydro Power Plant, Gas Power Plant, Nuclear PowerPlant, Co-generation, Various sources, Non-conventional EnergySources.

3. POWER TRANSMISSION

3.1 Switchyard Substationa) Types : Generation sub-station, Grid sub-station, Gas Insulated sub-

station etc. Indoor/outdoor, general comparisonb) General arrangement and layout of switchyard, switching schemes, single

line diagram.

3.2 Substation/Transmission Equipments (400 KV/220 KV/132 KV)

3.2.1 Power Transformers – Bushings, On-load Tap Changer (OLTC), BuchholtzRelay, Conservator, Breather, Cooling arrangements – Methods of cooling,Transformer tests.

3.2.2 Switchgears – Circuit Breaker : Types (MOCB, ABCB, VCB, SF6)constructional details, specifications, interlocks.a) Isolator : Types earth switch, bus barb) CT/DVT: Lighting Arrestors/Lighting Maskc) Power Line Carrier Communication (PLCC): Principle, purpose, types of

coupling.d) Relays : Types, functions, constructional detailse) Protection System: Philosophy, types, protection of transformer/reactor,

motor, line/feeder generator, bus etc.3.2.3 Grounding : Types of grounding, earth testing and treatment, earthmat

design, step potential, Neutral grounding reactor.3.2.4 Auxiliary facilities : DG Set Station Battery System etc.3.2.5 Cables : Types, Control cables, power cables, cable termination and jointing3.2.6 Substation Operation : Grid operation, communication with RLDC/SLDC etc.3.2.7 Substation Maintenance :

a) Types – Routine, Preventive, Planned, Predictive, Break-down,Emergency maintenance, on-line maintenance of different equipments.

b) Transformer/Reactor maintenance – factors affecting the life oftransformer/ reactor. Inspection/preliminary testing of variouscomponents – oil sampling and testing, oil filtration, Dissolved Gas Analysis (DGA), maintenance schedule.


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c) Switchgear and protection maintenance – Maintenance of CB, Isolator,Earthswitch, Support Insulators, CT/CVT, LA, LM, Protective Relaymaintenance testing.

3.2.8 Erection and commissioning pre-commissioning checks/tests of sub-station.

3.3 Transmission Lines

EHV Transmission system in India, Tower types, Conductors, Earth wire,

Insulators, IE rules and Acts, Statutory clearances, Surveying, Route

Alignment Maintenance of transmission line, Thermo vision scanning, Hotline maintenance

3.4 HVDC Transmission SystemDevelopment of HVDC technology, economics, comparison with HVAC systems,

principles of HVDC conversion, HVDC lines, HVDC sub-stations-converters, AC & DC

harmonies & filtering

4. SAFETY & STATUTORY REGULATIONSSafety Requirement, Hazards, Electrical Accidents and prevention, First Aid,Fire fighting-Types of fire, fire fighting/system, fire extinguishers

5. LOAD DISPATCH & COMMUNICATIONa) Load Dispatch Centres-Functions, SLDC/RLDC, NLDC,

b) Supervisory Control & Data Acquisition (SCADA) System RTU, Front EndComputers, Main Computers, Visual Display Units, mimic boards

c) Energy Management System-Functionsd) Load forecasting, Generation scheduling, Load Management, Load shedding,

Hydro thermal scheduling, Voltage/Frequency Control

e) Reactive Power Managementf) Grid Management, Grid disturbance/Case studiesg) Visit to SLDC/RLDC/NLDC

6. POWER DISTRIBUTION

6.1 Distribut ion Lines/Cables(a) Brief historical review of Distribution system(b) Planning, design & selection aspects of tower/poles structure,

conductors, insulators and other hardwares(c) Conductor laying, stringing, sagging,(d) Layout of earthwire/neutral wire, guarding repair and jointing of

conductors, jumpering, binding(e) Design and selection of undergoing cables,(f) Location, construction and erection of pole-mounted sub-stations(g) Service lines – LV, MV, HV Consumers compliance of IE Rules(h) Street Lighting-Design consideration and controlling methods

(i) O&M of Distribution & service lines(j) Maintenance schedules & Records

6.2 Distribut ion Sub-Stationsa) Types, Layouts, single line diagram/equipmentsb) Equipments-transformer, CB, fuse etc.c) Relays, Relaying schemes, installationd) Operation & Maintenance all equipment, protective relays and auxiliaries.

6.3 Distribut ion Metering & Efficient Energy Managementa) Types & constructional details of various metersb) Indian Electricity rules regarding sealing of cut outs and meters penalty for

seal breakingc) Detection of theft/tempering, unauthorized loads, investigation, legal

aspectsd) Testing consumer premises and dealing with disputed


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e) IE rules regarding system voltage drops and improvementsf) Distribution automationg) Improving the efficiency of pump sets, street lightingh) Anti-theft measures and case studiesi) Demand side management

7.0 IT APPLICATIONS IN TRANSMISSION AND DISTRIBUTION

7.1 GIS & GPS Applications

a) Overview of Geographical information systems and Remote Sensingb) Global positioning system and applicationsc) Surveying techniquesd) Data profiles – Analysis, processing and modelinge) Time synchronizationf) GIS and GPS

Who may attend

Fresh graduates or sponsored engineers of “Electrical” or “Electrical & Electronics”

or “Power engineering”.

Methodology

Lectures, demonstrations, Lab sessions, field visits

Program Dates:

XVIII Batch of PGDC in T&D: From 03.11.2014 to 30.04.2015


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SHORT TERM PROGRAMS

SMART GRIDS

Objective

To familiarize participants with the planning, layout, design & engineering of Smart grid

applications

Outline Smart Grid: goals, history, scale and scope,

Functions of smart grid,

Features of Smart Grid: demand side management,

Demand response support,

Resilience to loading,

Decentralization of power generation,

Price signalling to consumers etc.,

Technology: integrated communication,

Sensing & measurement,

Advanced control,

Interfaces & decision support systems, Case studies & Field visits

Who may attend

Engineers from State Electricity Boards, Power Utilities/Corporations, R & D organisations,

Academic institutions

Methodology

Lectures, Demonstrations, Video sessions, Technical visits, Group discussions

Program Dates

2nd to 4th April, 2014


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Substation Planning & Engineering

Objective

To familiarize participants with the planning, layout, design & engineering of Substation and

selection of Substation equipment.

Outline

Planning of Substation & Preparation of Project Report Layout of Substation, Choice of Switching Schemes and Bus Bar /Bay Design

Selection of Substation Main Equipment

Design of Substation Earthing

Electrical Clearances

Over Voltages & Selection of Surge Arrestors

Engineering of Protection System for Substation

Measurement of Soil Resistivity

Reactive Power Control Systems

Metering in Substation

Substation Automation

Field visits

Who may attend



Methodology

Lectures, Demonstrations, Video sessions, Technical visits, Group discussions

Program Dates

07 - 11 April, 2014;

05 - 09 Jan, 2015;


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Power System Communications, SCADA & EMS

Objective

To familiarise power engineers with the architecture, functions and advantages of SCADA &

EMS

Outline

Data Acquisition System Supervisory Control

Communications – VSAT, Microwave, Optical fibre

Communication networks & Protocols

SCADA in Distribution

EMS Hardware: SCADA

EMS Hardware: Control Centre

EMS Software: SCADA & Database

EMS Software: Generation applications

EMS Software: Network applications

Field Visits

Who may attend

Engineers from State Electricity Boards, Power Utilities/Corporations, R & D organisations

and Academic institutions

Methodology

Lectures, DTS Lab Sessions, Field visits

Program Dates

21-25 April, 2014;

24-28 Nov, 2014;


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Power Quality, Harmonics and Reactive Power Management

Objectives

To familiarize the engineers with the design and performance aspects of power system

elements so as to have an understanding of reactive power management and control.

Outline

Reactive Power Control Equipment Performance of Reactive Power Equipment under different Operating Conditions

Comparative Study of AVRs, OLTCs, Power Capacitors, Shunt Reactors, SVCs,TCRs, Statcoms etc, in reactive power management.

Automatic Power factor controllers

Harmonics – causes, measurement and mitigation

Thyristor based and voltage source converter based FACTS Controllers

Who may attend

Transmission and Distribution Operating Personnel, Engineers involved in Planning,

Design and Testing of Power Control Equipment and Engineers incharge of electrical

maintenance.

Methodology

Lectures, DTS Lab session, Video sessions, Technical visits

Program Dates

28-30 April, 2014;

29-31 Dec, 2014;


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Distribution Metering, Smart Meters and Demand side Management

Objective

To Provide comprehensive view of Distribution metering, rules & regulations and

rationalization required.

Outline Energy meters: Types & Construction

Testing, setting and calibration

Failure analysis

IE Rules

Theft/Tampering and Inspection of consumer premises

Distribution meter reading

Smart Meters – construction, Communication and networking functions

Demand Side Management-Load staggering, Peak shaving

Rationalization and computerization

Field visits

Who may attend

Engineers from State Electricity Boards/ Power utilities/Distribution Systems, R & D

organisations, Academic institutions, manufacturers, contractors, consultants etc.

Methodology

Lectures, demo sessions, field visits

Program Dates

5-9 May, 2014


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Basic Level System Operator Course on Power System

Operation Objective

To familiarise the Load Despatch engineers to sector set up, system control, market

operations, logistics and new technologies. To develop the system operators for secure

operation of Power System in India in the scenario of continuous load growth, system

expansion and multiplying number of organisations.Outline

Power Sector Overview, Policy, Legal frameworkPower sector overview in India, Hydro station layout, startup, shutdown and

emergency response, Electricity Act 2003, Legal Framework, policies & regulations

and organizational set up in India, EHV AC Substations: Layout, Equipment & Bus

arrangements, Gas Insulated Sub-Station, Ring Fencing of System Operation &

Independent functioning of Load Despatch Centers, Thermal station Layout, startup,

shut down and emergency response. New technologies, Smart Grid Operations-

Prevailing practices and future roadmap, CEA Grid connectivity standards, Grid

Standards Regulations Metering Standards,

Power System Operation and Control,

Frequency control-Primary, Secondary and Tertiary Control and RGMO; Reactive power management, Indian Electricity Grid Code, Protection of Generators and

transformers, Protection of Bus Bars and Distribution Systems, Impedance protection-

fault loops, impedance relay characteristics, reactance, impedance, admittance (MHO),

quadrilateral, special characteristics, faults affecting impedance relay performance,

Fault resistance, load encroachment, remote in feed, mutual induction; System

protection schemes, Protection for abnormal frequency and voltages.

Power Market Operation,Power system reliability, TTC / ATC Computations and Ancillary Services in Indian

Electricity Market, POC Tariff Philosophy and Transmission Losses, Open Access

Regulations and Long Term & Medium Term Access and connectivity with Regional

and States Perspectives, Metering and settlement principles, Power Exchange

Operations, Regional energy, UI and reactive energy account, Terms and condition ofTariff Regulations, Renewable energy in Power Sector, Integration of Renewables,

REC Mechanism & RRF,

Power System Logistics-SCADA, Communications & IT, Energy ManagementSystem

State estimation techniques, Energy Management Systems: Load Forecasting and

Network Study, UI and Congestion Charge Regulations, SCADA/ EMS- Overview,

Architecture, Main Components; Communication Systems- Overview, VSAT,

Microwave, Optical Fiber etc., Hardware Protocols, Configuration, Communication

network, System software – Displays, Database; Disturbance data collection modules /

HDR retrieval & playback, HIM, Trends, Alarms, Health check, trouble shooting;

Labs & Assessments- DTS Lab, Relay Testing Lab, Technical Visits- Visit to SRLDC

Who may attend

System operation Engineers from State Electricity utilities / Distribution Systems, R &

D organisations, Academic institutions, etc.

Methodology

Lectures, demo sessions, field visits

Program Dates

12-24 May, 2014;

02-14 June, 2014;

17-29 Nov, 2014;16-28 Feb, 2015;


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Electrical Safety and Inspection of Electrical Installations under IE Rules

Objective

To familiarise about the mandatory procedures before energising any electrical equipment

from LV to EHV level by consumers / suppliers and the role of electrical inspectors in

enforcing IE Rules 1956.

Outline Overview & Safety Requirements of IE Rules 1956

Design of Electrical Installations

Earthing System Design

Circuit Breakers and Protective Relays

Basic Protection schemes of power equipment

Inspection procedures for statutory inspection by Electrical Inspectors

Check points in Electrical Inspection

Pre-commissioning tests of Transformers, Switchgears and Power Cables

First Aid and Fire Fighting Practices in Industrial Installations / Substations

Field Visits

Who may attend

Industrial / other consumers of electricity, electrical inspectors/assisting officers, utility

representatives, manufacturers/dealers of electrical equipment/power cables/LT/HT

switchgear

Methodology

Lectures, field visits, lab sessions

Program Dates

19-23 May, 2014;

09-13 March, 2015;


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O & M of Transformers and Circuit Breakers

Objective

To give insight into various aspects on operation, maintenance, testing and condition

monitoring of Power Transformers and Circuit Breakers

Outline

Insulation Systems Transformer engineering

Transformer loading, testing, maintenance and condition monitoring

Circuit Breaker Operation, Maintenance, Testing and Condition monitoring

Technical visits

Who may attend



Methodology

Lecture, Video Sessions, Lab Sessions, Demonstrations, Field visits, Group Discussions

Program Dates

26-30 May, 2014;

02-06 Feb, 2015;


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Power System Protection

Objective

To familiarise the power engineers with modern trends of protection in power systems

Outline

Fault analysis

Relay input sources Protection of Generators & motors

Protection of bus bars

Protection of Transformers

Protection of EHV lines

Protection of Distribution systems

Protection against over voltages

Insulation co-ordination

Testing of Surge Arrestors

Testing & commissioning of relays

Present trends in protection

Case studies Laboratory sessions

Tutorials

Field visits

Who may attend



Methodology

Lecture, Demonstrations, Tutorials, Laboratory work, Field visits, Video sessions, Group

Discussions

Program Dates

16-27 June, 2014;

16-27 March, 2015;

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Advanced Power System Protection

Objective

To familiarise the power engineers on the advanced aspects of protection in power systems

Outline

Overview of System Protection

Numerical Relays Protection of Transformers, Transmission lines, Busbars, Feeders.

Integrated Protection, Control & Monitoring

Intelligent Electronic Devices in system protection

Software Architecture and performance characteristics of numerical relays

Wide Area Protection

Video Sessions

Field Visits

Who may attend



Methodology

Lectures, Video sessions, Lab sessions, technical visits

Program Dates

23-27 June, 2014;

23-27 March, 2015;


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Power Quality and Harmonics Mitigation

Objectives

To familiarise the power engineer regarding the power quality and causes, consequences

and cures to harmonics in electrical systems/industry.

Outline

Introduction to power quality

Power Quality – impacts, manifestations Consequences of power quality

Power quality measurement

Harmonics – sources, measurements and mitigation

Filters – Active and passive filters, selection of filters

STATCOMs, Custom power devices, Static Var Compensators

Case Studies

Technical Visits

Who may attend

The practicing engineers/supervisors of industry, utilities and faculty of educational

institutions involved in maintenance of power quality and mitigation of harmonics

Methodology

Lectures, tutorials, video sessions , lab sessions, case studies, Field Visits

Program Dates

1-4 July, 2014


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Flexible AC Transmission Systems (FACTS)

Objective

To familiarize power engineers about the Flexible AC Transmission devices and their

applications in power systems with respect to active/reactive power control.

Outline

Introduction Thyristor Controlled FACTS devices - Static Var Compensator (SVC), Thyristor

Controlled Series Capacitor (TCSC), Thyristor Controlled Reactor (TCR)

Phase Shifting Transformer

Voltage Source Converter based FACTS controllers- STATCOM, StaticSynchronous Series Compensator(SSSC), Unified Power Flow Controller (UPFC)

HVDC

Applications of FACTS

Tutorials

Technical Visits

Who may attendPracticing engineers involved in planning, design and implementation of FACTS

devices.

Methodology

Lectures, Lab sessions and Technical visits

Program Dates

7-11 July, 2014


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Dispatcher Training Simulator

Objectives

To practise the Normal and Emergency Operation and Power Systems, Active and Reactive

Power Control and Advanced Applications using Dispatcher Training Simulator (DTS)

Outline

Dispatcher Training Simulator overview Active and Reactive Power Control

Indian National Network including HVDC lines

Prime mover dynamics (Hydro, Steam, Gas and Pumped storage units)

Load shedding schemes

Islanding Schemes

SCADA Operation

Automatic Generation Control

Islanding and Integrated Operation

System Occurrence and Restoration

System Stability

Voltage control & Voltage Collapse Simulation Prevention of Grid Disturbance

Who may attend

Persons involved in System Operation and Control, i.e. Generating Station, Transmission,

Load Dispatch Centre, Substation and Distribution Personnel.

Methodology

Fully simulator based and hands on sessions

Program Dates

14-25 July, 2014;

17-28 Nov, 2014;

19-30 Jan, 2015;


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Specialist level system operator course on Regulatory

Framework in Power Sector Objectives

In the last decade significant changes have taken place in the Indian Power Sector,these have evolved, catalysed by Policy and Regulatory reforms. Policies andregulations have played a pivotal role in promoting investment in the sector and haveput the Indian Power Sector on the right trajectory towards promoting competition,economy and efficiency in the sector.This program is planned to organize the learning and development activity forspecialist level operators in the field of “Regulatory Framework”.

Outline

A. Acts and Policies – Legal Framework in India‐ philosophy, concept and Relevance with

special Focus on Power Sector, National Electricity Policy , Tariff Policy,

National Electricity Plan, Basic Micro and Macro Economic Concepts for Power Sector

Case I / Case 2 Bidding Process, Electricity Act 2003,

Report of the Committee on Manpower, Certification and Incentives, for System Operation

and Ring fencing Load Despatch Centres, 2008

Report of the Task Force on Capital Expenditure and Issues related to Emoluments of

Personnel in

Load

Despatch

Centre,

2009

Report of the Task Force on Manpower Selection, Recruitment Procedure and Tenures for

Personnel in State Load Despatch Centres , 2009

Report of the Combined Committee for Training and Certification of System Operators, 2010

B. Grid Code, Standards and Case Studies‐ Indian Electricity Grid Code Regulations,

Grid Standards Regulations 2010

Technical Standards for Connectivity to the Grid

Central Electricity Authority (Installation and Operation of meters) (Amendment)

Regulations 2010

Central Electricity Authority (Installation and Operation of meters) Regulations 2006

Central Electricity Authority (Safety requirements for construction, operation and

maintenance of

electrical

plants

and

electric

lines)

Regulations

2011

Central Electricity Authority ( Measures relating to Safety and Electricity Supply) Regulations,

2010

Central Electricity Authority (Technical Standards for Construction of Electrical Plants and

Electric Lines) Regulations 2010

Central Electricity Authority (Procedure for Transaction of Business) Regulations 2006

Drafting Petitions, Case Studies (Workshop, Assignments)/ Case I / Case 2 Bidding

C. Transmission ‐ Sharing of Inter State Transmission Charges and Losses Regulations, 2010 :

Connectivity, Long‐term Access and Medium‐term Open Access in inter‐State Transmission

and related matters Regulations, 2009.

Grant of Regulatory Approval for execution of Inter‐State Transmission Scheme to Central

Transmission Utility

Regulations,

2010

Procedure, Terms and Conditions for grant of Transmission Licence and other related

matters

Open Access in Inter‐state Transmission Regulations, 2008

Unscheduled Interchange charges and related matters Regulations, 2009

Measures to relieve congestion in real time operation Regulations, 2009

Regulation of Power Supply, Regulation,2010

D. Power Markets ‐ Terms and Conditions of Tariff, Regulations for 2009‐14 : Part 1

(Generation)

Terms and Conditions of Tariff, Regulations for 2009‐14 : Part 2 (Transmission)

Power Market Regulations, 2010

Procedure, Terms

and

Conditions

for

grant

of

trading

license

and

other

related

matters

Regulations, 2009

Fixation of Trading Margin Regulations, 2010

Power system Development Fund Regulations, 2010.


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Fees and charges of Regional Load Despatch Centre and other related matters Regulations,

2009

Terms and Conditions for recognition and issuance of Renewable Energy Certificate for

Renewable Energy Generation Regulations, 2010.

Terms and Conditions for Tariff determination from Renewable Energy Sources, 2009

Who may attend

This is a specialist level course for system operators. Hence Basic level certified system

Operators having 10 years experience in power sector and working in Load despatch centres

may attend.

Methodology

Lectures, Technical Visits and Interactive Sessions

Program Dates

14-19 July, 2014;

02-07 March, 2015;


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Low Voltage Power Distribution System Design

Objective

To familiarise the participants from the low voltage power distribution system design

including selection and sizing of cables, switchgear, control panels and safety

requirements

Outline

General Rules of Electrical Installation and Design, LV Distribution and Earthing schemes,

Protection against electric shocks,

Cables, Bus ways & Switchboards,

LV Switchgear: functions & selection, Understanding the wiring system and Cablesizing,

Understanding MV/LV installation design by ID Spec Large software &Understanding the LV installation calculation by My Ecodial L Software,

Distribution System earthing, Electrical safety and accident prevention techniques,

LV Distribution system protection & Technical Visits.

Who may attend

The medium voltage and low voltage distribution engineers working in utilities andindustries and responsible for design installation testing and maintenance of distribution

systems

Methodology

Lectures, Lab sessions and Technical visits

Program Dates

21-25 July, 2014


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Power Cables and Jointing Techniques


To familiarize the power engineers on the mechanical considerations in the design of

cables, applications, current carrying capacity, insulation strength and electrical

properties of cables.

Outline Design & construction of Power Cables

Testing of cables

Testing of cable accessories

Glanding of power cables

Demo on Cable Jointing

Failure of cables and case studies

Condition monitoring of power cables

Power cable jointing techniques

Field Visits

Who may attendEngineers from State Electricity Boards, Power Utilities/Corporations, R & D

organisations, Academic institutions, power consumers, consultants/contractors etc.

Methodology

Lectures, demonstrations, field visits

Program Dates

30th

July to 1st Aug 2014;

27th to 30th January, 2015;


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Specialist level System Operator Course on Power System Reliability

Objective

Ensuring reliable and secure power system is the primary responsibility of every system

operator. Recent grid incidents of July 2012 have underlined the importance of grid

security. As the grid grows in size and complexity, grid security has to be enhanced

because the consequences of failure of a large grid are severe.

Therefore Capacity Building in Reliability is essential for all personnel in the Power

Sector. This is recognized as the next step forward in the continued Capability

Enhancement of System Operators and an area of specific specialization. Hence, a

Specialist Learning and Development Programme and Certification Exam has been

planned on “Power System Reliability”. This is a specialist level system operator course

on “Power System Reliability” for basic level certified system operators having a

minimum of 10 years experience in power sector.

Outline

Module 1: Basics of Power System

Basic Concepts

EHV AC Transmission and HVDC Transmission

Power System Planning

Module 2: Power System Operation and Control

System Operation Concepts

Load Frequency Control

Voltage Control

Power System Restoration

Module 3: Power System Analysis

Steady State Power Flow Analysis

Fault Analysis Power System Stability

Power System Protection

Who may attend

Middle level engineers from State Electricity Boards, Power Utilities/Corporations,

R&D Organisations, Academic Institutions etc.

Methodology

Lectures, Video sessions, laboratory/simulation studies, DTS Lab Sessions, Field visits

Program Dates

4th

to 9th

Aug, 2014;

1st to 6th Sep, 2014;

13th

to 18th

Oct, 2014;

8th

to 13th

Dec 2014;


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Transformer Oil


To disseminate knowledge on the latest trends in the manufacture, evaluation, quality,

maintenance, condition monitoring and Dissolved Gas Analysis (DGA) of Transformer

Oil.

Outline Latest trends in Manufacturing Transformer Oil

Evaluation of Transformer Oil

Quality of Transformer Oil

Impurity effect on Oil Characteristics

Maintenance of Transformer Oil

Condition Monitoring of Transformer Oil

Dissolved Gas Analysis (Case Histories)

Mixing of Oils & the effects therein

Reclamation of Transformer Oil

RLA of Solid insulation through Furan Analysis

Field Visits

Who may attend

Engineers from State Electricity Boards, Power Utilities/Corporations, R & D

organisations, Academic institutions, Transformer Manufacturers, Transformer Oil

Manufacturers and processors

Methodology

Lectures, Lab Sessions, Field Visits

Program Dates

11th to 13th August 2014


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High Voltage Testing of Power System Equipment

Objective

To give insight into all aspects of High Voltage Testing of Power System Equipment

Outline

High voltage technology

Solid insulating media, liquid insulation media Gas & Vacuum Insulation

Generation of high voltages for testing

High voltage measurements

High voltage testing of transformers

Testing of Circuit Breakers

Testing of Surge Arrestors

Testing of Insulators, Cables, Capacitors

High Power Testing of switchgear

Partial Discharges

Field visits

Who may attend

Engineers involved in procurement, installation and testing of power system equipment.

Methodology

Lecture, Demonstrations, Lab Sessions, Field visits, Group Discussion

Program Dates

18th

to 22nd

August, 2014;

9th

to 13th

February, 2015;


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Distributed Generation & Grid Integration

Objective

To investigate the impacts of Distributed Generation Integration, on the operation of a

distribution system.

Outline

Renewable energy in power sector Power Sector Restructuring and Renewable Energy

Benefits and impacts of Distributed Generation(DG)

Integration of DG with power system

Impact of DG on power systems

Power Quality Issues

Who may attend

Engineers from State Electricity Boards, Power Utilities/Corporations, R & D

organisations, other organisations, Academic institutions

Methodology

Lectures, Lab Sessions, Technical Visits

Program Dates

25th

to 28th

August, 2014


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Power System Studies

Objective

To familiarise the power system engineers with modelling of power system components

and the power system studies software for power flow studies, short circuit studies,

stability studies and relay coordination

Outline

Load flow: Modelling and case studies

Short circuit studies; Z bus matrix and symmetrical components

Balanced and unbalanced faults and case studies

Over current relay coordination- case studies

Distance Relay coordination

Stability studies – modelling, case studies

Laboratory: use of MiPower / Neplan software

Field visits

Who may attendTransmission and distribution engineers involved in system design, planning, protection

and control, and engineers from R & D organisations, Academic institutions

Methodology

Lectures, Video sessions, laboratory/simulation studies, field visits

Program Dates

8th

to 12th

September, 2014


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Management of Electrical Contracts & Negotiations

Context and Objective

To familiarize the young engineers with the nuances of the electrical industry and the

contracts involved

Outline

Types of Contracts. General & Special Conditions of Contract

Erection Conditions of Contracts.

Project Management & Execution.

Measurement of work completion, Invoicing & Billing.

Market survey of electrical equipments.

Estimation & bidding for electrical works.

Electricity: Generation, transmission & distribution.

Principle of operation of electrical equipment.

Codes & practices in electrical system.

Indian Electricity act, IEEE codes & ISO standards.

Design of electrical lay outs. Installation of electrical equipments.

Procedure for Availing electrical supply from Electric Supply Company.

Statuary requirements from Electrical Inspectorate to carryout business.

Labour act, Workmen compensation acts, Insurance & Provident Fund.

Fire Fighting & Requirement of Fire Extinguishers.

First aid & Artificial Respiration.

Who may attend

Electrical graduates fresh as well as practising who require exposure regarding

electrical industry and contracts, in particular in distribution system

Methodology

Lectures, Video sessions, Technical visits, Group discussions

Program Dates

15th

to 19th

September, 2014


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Distribution Automation

Objectives

Familiarize participants with the Customer and System level functions that are

associated with distribution automation. Describe the equipment and software used to

implement these functions.

Outline

Customer Site Automation functions: Load control, Remote meter reading, Time-of-use rates,

Remote connect/disconnect,

System level functions; Fault location, isolation, and service restoration;

Design of LT Distribution Systems,

Feeder reconfiguration & Transformer balancing;

Voltage/Var control using: Capacitors, Regulators, and LTC; Distributionsystem monitoring,

Digital protection of substations and feeders,

Equipment for Feeder Automation & Customer Automation,

Implementing a DA Project,

Labs & Field VisitsWho may attend

Engineers and Managers responsible for planning, cost-justifying, designing,

implementing and working with Distribution Automation systems

Methodology

Lectures, Lab Sessions, Group discussions and Field Visits

Program Dates

22nd

to 26th

September, 2014


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Power Market Regulations

Objective

To familiarize the engineers with the power market regulations and operations.

Outline

Power Business in India

Regulatory Structure and issues Indian Electricity Grid Code

Transmission tariff regulations

Generation Tariff

Open Access in T&D

Trading Electricity Derivatives

Clearing and Settlement of Electricity Contracts

Risk and Portfolio Management

Legislation, Governance, Market Surveillance and Ownership of Power Exchanges

Transmission Tariffs and System Operation

Environmental Challenges and Trade of Energy Certificates

Who may attend

System Operators and from SEBs, power utilities/corporations, PSUs, R&D

Organisations, Academic Institutions.

Methodology

Lectures, Tutorials, Lab sessions and Technical visits

Program Dates

7th

to 10th

October, 2014


30/35

30

HVDC Transmission Systems

Objective

To familiarize the engineers with the HVDC technology and its importance in system

operation

Outline

Introduction to HVDC Principles of HVDC Conversion

HVDC Lines

HVDC Sub Stations

Reactive Power Management in HVDC Stations

AC & DC harmonics and filtering

HVDC System operation, control and maintenance

HVDC Protection, Insulation Co-ordination, Emergencies and case studies

Visit to Kolar HVDC Station

Who may attend

Practising Engineers from Generation, Transmission, Distribution Systems, Industrialand other consumers of electricity, Electrical Inspectors and Electrical Consultants.

Methodology

Lectures, Video Sessions, Lab sessions and Technical Visit to HVDC Station

Program Dates

27th

to 31st October, 2014


31/35

31

Protection of Industrial Power Systems

Objectives

To give an insight of Protection of a typical industrial installation with transformers,

captive power plant and HT motors.

Outline

Protection Schemes of Captive generators, Transformers, Motors, PowerCapacitor banks and Power Cables,

Protection Co-ordination of Industrial Grids

LV Switchgear – selection, testing and performance analysis

O&M of ACB, VCB, MCCB, MCB and Contactors

Field Visits

Who may attend

Engineers involved in operation, maintenance, protection and testing of industrial

power systems

MethodologyLectures, Lab Sessions, Group discussions and Field Visits

Program Dates

3rd

to 5th

November, 2014


32/35

32

Energy Efficiency in Electrical Utilities

Objective

To familiarize the engineers with the energy efficiency opportunities available in the

various electrical equipments and to help them to prepare better for the BEE certified

Energy Manager Exam

Outline General Introduction – Electrical systems,

Electric Motor,

Compressed Air System,

HVAC & Refrigeration System,

Fans & Blowers,

Pumps & Pumping System,

Cooling Tower, Lighting System, Diesel Generating System,

Energy Efficient Technologies in Electrical Systems,

Tutorials and Technical Visits –This complies with the syllabus of BEE’s Energy manager – Paper III

Who may attend

Engineers from SEBs, power utilities/corporations, PSUs, R&D Organisations,

Academic Institutions, entrepreneurs and consultants involved in energy audit and

energy conservation projects.

Methodology

Lectures, Tutorials, Lab sessions and Technical visits

Program Dates

10th

to 14th

November, 2014


33/35

33

RLA & Life extension of Sub-Station Equipment

Objectives

To familiarize Power engineers with the Remaining Life Assessment (RLA) and the Life

Extention Procedures of Sub-station equipment

Outline

RLA – Objective and Methods Testing procedures and Methodologies

RLA of Oil filled transformers

RLA of Instrument Transformers

RLA of circuit breakers

RLA of other sub station switchgear

RLA of power cables

Testing and calibration of substation meters

Field Visits

Who may attend

Engineers/Supervisors from Power Utilities, Power Stations, Transmission andDistribution Companies, R & D organizations & Academic institutions

Methodology

Lecture, Video sessions, Lab Sessions, Demonstrations, Field visits, Group Discussions

Program Dates

1st to 5

th December, 2014


34/35

34

O&M of Power & Distribution Transformers

Objectives

To discuss maintenance aspects of Power and Distribution Transformers

Outline

State of the art of Transformer

Tests to check the adequacy of Transformers Insulation Co-ordination of Transformers

Earthing, Loading, Maintenance & Protection of Transformers

Failure, Failure Analysis & Condition Monitoring of Transformers

Condition Monitoring of Transformer Oil

Diagnostic Monitoring by DGA with case histories

RLA of Paper Insulation by Furan Analysis

Field Visits

Who may attend

Engineers involved in the operation, Maintenance and Testing of Transformer from

State Electricity Boards, Power Utilities, R&D Organisations, Academic Institutions,Transformer manufacturers, Transformer Oil Processors and Servicing Organisations.

Methodology

Lectures, Field Visits, Lab sessions, Tutorials

Program Dates

15th

to 19th

December, 2014


35/35

Renewable Energy Sources & Grid Integration

Objective

To investigate the impact of Renewable Energy Sources & their integration with the

grid.

Outline

Overview of power scenario and importance of renewable energy, solar energy,

wind energy,

bio-mass energy,

CDM,

renewable energy and its grid integration,

Renewable purchase obligations

Renewable Energy Certificates

Tariff regulations related to Renewable Energy

field visits

Who may attend

Engineers from State Electricity Boards, Power Utilities/Corporations, R & Dorganisations, involved in implementation of renewable energy sources and their

integration

Methodology

Lectures, Tutorials and Technical visits

Program Dates

22nd to 24th December, 2014

course outlines 14-15 allcourses

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