Annual Training Calendar POWER SYSTEMS

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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
• 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

Engineers from State Electricity Boards, Power Utilities/Corporations, R & D
organisations, Academic institutions
Methodology
Lectures, Video sessions, technical visits
1
Co-Generation
Objectives
To discuss regarding feasibility, planning, sizing, design and operation & maintenance of
co-generation systems in sugar/chemical industries, distilleries, steel mills etc. Issues
regarding cost-benefit and tariffs are also to be discussed.
Outline
• Types of co-generation with reference to feedstock
• Planning, design, O & M and protection of co-generation plants
• Operational advantages and limitations
• Cost-benefit analysis and tariff issues
• Condition monitoring, Life assessment and extension
Who may attend

Managers involved in planning, design, operation & maintenance of cogeneration
systems.
Methodology
Lectures, Group discussions and Field Visits
2
Commercial issues in T&D Systems
Objective
To familiarise the supervisor/managers , commercial aspects of tariff issues ,energy
accounting, inventory management, resource mobilization and budgeting in T&D
systems.
Outline
• Introduction to commercial aspects of transmission and distribution
• Tariff structure, types, method of working out, revenue realization
• Regional energy accounting
• Inter-utility tariff, commercial disputes and solutions
• Inventory planning and control
• Purchase procedure, standardization, modification of stores
• Resource mobilization through Bonds/debentures/shares
• Cost estimate for providing HT/LT service connections
• Electricity Rules, regulation and commercial aspects
• Budgeting procedure, budget control and auditing
Who may attend

Methodology
Lectures, Video sessions, demo sessions, field visits
3
Communications in Power Systems
Objective
To provide insight into practical & theoretical aspects of carrier and digital
communication in power system
Outline
• Overview of Communications in Power Systems
• PLCC Installation, Testing, Commissioning, and Maintenance
• Optical fibre communication
• Principles of radio communication and applications
• Tele-metering & Tele Control
• Telephone Exchanges
• Field Visits
Who may attend

Methodology
4
Distribution Automation
Objective
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 (system operation): Fault location, isolation, and service
restoration; Feeder reconfiguration & Transformer balancing; Voltage/Var control
using: Capacitors, Regulators, and LTC; Distribution system monitoring
• Digital protection of substations and feeders
• Equipment for Feeder Automation & Customer Automation
• Implementing a DA Project
Who may attend

Engineers and Managers responsible for planning, cost-justifying, designing,
implementing and working with Distribution Automation systems
Methodology
Lectures and Field visits
5
Distribution Metering
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
• Rationalization and computerization
• Field visits
Who may attend

Engineers from State Electricity Boards/ Power utilities/Distribution System, R & D
organisations, Academic institutions, manufacturers, contractors, consultants etc.
Methodology
Lectures, demo sessions, field visits
6
Electrical Safety and Statutory regulations
Objective
To familiarise all sections of people involved in electrical trade from Generator,
Transmission, Distribution of electricity and Industrial consumers about the Statutory
Electricity Rules relating to Safe Erection, Testing and Commissioning of all electrical
equipment.
Outline
• Overview of Indian Electricity Rules 1956 and amended thereof
• Indian Electricity Act-2003
• Earthing System Design
• Circuit Breakers and Protective Relays
• Inspection Procedure for statutory inspection by Electrical Inspectors
• Pre-commissioning tests of Transformers, Switch Gears and Power Cables
• Electrical Accidents – Case Studies
• First Aid and Fire Fighting practices in Industrial Installations
• Field Visits
Who may attend

Practising Engineers from Generators, Transformers, distributors, Industrial and other
consumers of electricity, Electrical Inspectors and Electrical Consultants.
Methodology
Lectures, Demonstrations, Video sessions, Technical visits, Group discussions
7
Energy Audit & Conservation in Distribution Systems
Objective
To enlighten the participants with the concepts and methodologies of energy auditing,
necessity & scope of energy conservation and demand side management in the
deregulated and liberalised environment with specific emphasis on distribution sector.
Outline
• Overview
• Energy Audit Concepts & Methodology in Distribution system with case Studies
• Energy conservation in electrical equipment and instrumentation
• Energy audit in industries and its analysis
• Energy efficient buildings
• Demand side management
• Metering techniques
• Power factor and harmonics
• Local study visits
Who may attend

organisations, Academic institutions, entrepreneurs and consultants/contractors involved
in energy audit and energy conservation projects.
Methodology
Lectures, demonstrations, case studies, field visits
8
Energy Audit & Conservation in Process Industries
Objectives
The share of energy costs in total production costs in most of the industries is rather
significant. Reduction in energy costs can, therefore, improve profit levels in all the
industries. This reduction can be achieved by improving the efficiency of industrial
operations and equipment. Energy audit plays an important role in identifying energy
conservation opportunities in the industrial sector. This workshop enables the participants
to understand the operation of various equipment and systems, and to identify
opportunities for energy saving in industrial units. All the major energy consuming
equipment will be covered.
Outline
• Industrial energy conservation – An overview
• Energy audit in industries and its engineering Analysis
• Boilers, Steam distribution system, Compressed air network, Refrigeration and air-
conditioning, Pumps, Electric motors, Lighting, D.G. Sets
• Case Studies
• Field Visits
Who may attend

Methodology
Lectures
9
ERP Solutions for Power Utilities
Objective
To introduce the concepts of Enterprise Resource Planning and Applications in Power
Industry.
Outline
• ERP Soft ware overview
• Material Management – Purchasing, Inventory Management
• Project Management- Project Planning, Execution, Monitoring and Capitalisation
• Plant Maintenance-Routine, Preventive, Breakdown, Refurbishment Schedules
• HRM- Recruitment, Performance appraisal, Training, Payroll
• Budgeting and Cost control
• Technical Visits
Who may attend

Methodology
10
Flexible AC Transmission System (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
• Unified Power Flow Controller
• Thyristor Controlled Series Capacitor
• Static Var Compensator
• Thyristor Controlled Reactor
• HVDC,
• Applications of FACTS
• Tutorials
Who may attend

Practicing engineers involved in planning, design and implementation of FACTS devices.
Methodology
Lectures and Lab sessions, Tutorials and Technical visits
11
GIS/GPS for Power Utilities
Objectives
The use of Global Positioning System (GPS) and Differential Global Positioning System
(DGPS) is rapidly replacing the conventional survey techniques and equipments. GPS
receives signals from satellites and provides locational information speedily and
economically. This tool is very useful for updating the database on real time basis. The
up-to-date spatial database is useful for managing various functions like equipment
outages, system monitoring, Load analysis etc. In Power Sector, GIS/GPS is being used
for various applications such as suitable path for new transmission lines, development of
small Hydro projects etc. GPS find wide applications in Geomatics such as construction
surveys, Engineering surveys, Resource Mapping etc., in land applications such as
Agriculture, Mining, Facility Maps etc and in marine applications such as Hydrograhic
survey, Dredging, Docking, Harbour entry etc. GPS is also used in diverse areas such as
Vehicle Tracking, Defence Aerospace etc.
Outline
• Geographic Information System – An overview
• Remote Sensing
• Global Positioning System - An overview
• Surveying Techniques
• Data profiles – Analysis, Processing and Modelling
• Time Synchronisation
• GIS/GPS Integration
• Case studies
• Demo/ Field visits
Who may attend

Executives from Utilities/Corporations, engineers from State Electricity Boards,
Personals from R & D organisations, Academic institutions, entrepreneurs and
consultants
Methodology
Lectures
12
Grid Management
Objective
To learn the methods of operating the electrical grid with resource optimisation
Course Outline
• Grid operation: scheduling, contingency planning, shutdown, restoration, congestion
management, merit order
• Voltage and Frequency control
• Grid Code
• System Security
• Enterprise information system
• Protection Schemes of power equipment and power systems
• Field Visits
• Video Sessions
• Group Discussions
Who may attend
Persons involved in operation and control of transmission and distribution systems.
Methodology
Lectures, Laboratory sessions and Technical visits
13
Grounding in Power Systems
Context & Objectives

To ensure safety and proper operation of electrical system, grounding is very essential.
As is already known, the purpose of grounding the system is to protect equipment and
personnel in and around sub-stations from dangerous high voltages. The increasing
complexity of power systems has resulted in increase of fault levels. This has resulted in
requirement of better grounding systems. Availability of powerful Digital Computers has
made it possible to simulate grounding systems in computers, there by helping in better
understanding and design of grounding systems.
Outline
• Types of grounding-Solid, Impedance, Resistance
• Power System grounding practices
• Soil investigation and soil resistivity
• Nature of current flow in earth
• Simulation studies
• Design of grounding grids
• Measurement of soil resistivity
• Demo of soil resistivity measurement
Who may attend
organisations, Academic institutions, power consumers, consultants/contractors etc.
Methodology
Lectures, Demonstrations, Video sessions, Field visits, Group discussions
14
High Voltage Testing of Power System Equipment
Objective
To give insight into all the 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, Field visits, Group Discussion
15
HVDC Transmission
Objective
The high voltage DC Transmission systems are gaining importance in our system due to
commissioning of intra and inter regional HVDC Links in all the regions. The robustness
with which the system operates with the aid of HVDC support or the behaviour of HVDC
Systems during system emergencies can be appreciated only when we are familiar with
the functioning of HVDC. This program is designed to through more light on the HVDC
Technology 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, Industrial and
other consumers of electricity, Electrical Inspectors and Electrical Consultants.
Methodology
Lectures, Video Sessions and Technical Visit to HVDC Station
16
IEGC, FGMO and Open Access in System Operation
Objective
The Grid Operation in India has undergone a dramatic change in recent years with the
introduction of Indian Electricity Grid Code (IEGC), Free Governor Mode of Operation
(FGMO), Open access and Availability Based Tariff (ABT). The above aspects are
gaining importance day by day among all the stake holders. Though a bit of all the above
aspects is generally aware, the operating personnel are concerned with the intricacies at
different operating conditions. The workshop is designed to through light on each of this
aspect in detail with case studies
Outline
• Introduction
• Role of RLDC, REB, CTU etc. and their Organisational linkages
• Planning code for Inter State Transmission
• Connection Conditions
• Operating Code for Regional Grids
• Scheduling and Despatch Code
• Management of Indian Electricity Grid Code
• Free Governor Mode of Operation – Generation Output Variation with an without
Governor in Operation
• Open Access – Impact of Open Access on Grid Operation
Who may attend

System Operation Engineers from Generation, Transmission, Distribution Systems,
Independent Power Projects, Electrical Inspectors and Electrical Consultants.
Methodology
Lectures, Group discussions, Technical Visits
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Independent Power Projects
Objectives
To illustrate the importance, advantages and limitations of Captive power plants. Sizing,
performance, protection and maintenance aspects of captive generation sets are to be
discussed in the workshop. The fuel options, funding, cost-benefit analysis of Captive
power plants are also to be discussed.
Outline
• Planning, sizing and performance analysis of Captive power plants
• Advantages and limitations
• Cost-benefit analysis and tariff issues
• O & M problems and protection of Captive power plants
• Field Visits
Who may attend

Power engineers of HT industries having captive generation and the personnel of HT
industries proposing to set up Captive power plants.
Methodology
Lectures, Group Discussions, Field Visits
18
Indian Electricity Act, Rules and Deregulation
Objective
To familiarise all sections of people involved in Transmission, Distribution of electricity
and also all categories of consumers from domestic, industrial, commercial sections about
the current Indian Electricity Act-2003 and amended Indian Electricity Rules 1956.
Outline
• Overview of Indian Electricity Rules 1956 (as amended up to date)
• Indian Electricity Act-2003
• Indian Electricity Grid Code
• Status of Deregulation in India
• Case studies of deregulation
• Field Visits
Who may attend

Practising Engineers from Generators, Transformers, Distributors, Industrial and other
consumers of electricity, Electrical Inspectors and Electrical Consultants.
Methodology
Lectures
19
Inspection of Electrical Installations under IE Rules-1956
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
20
IT Applications in Power Utilities
Objective
To introduce the concepts of Information Technology Applications in Power.
Outline
• Overview of IT Application in Power Utilities
• System Studies and System Planning
• System Protection and Control
• SCADA and EMS in Transmission and Distribution
• Sub Station Automation
• Distribution Automation
• Material Management
• Metering, Billing, Procurement Automation
Who may attend
Methodology
21
LT Switchgear: Protection & Testing
Objective
To familiarise the distribution system engineers regarding the latest developments in the
design, operation and testing of LT switchgear of 33 kV and below.
The selection and performance of LT switchgear for different applications like process
control industries etc. is also discussed.
Outline
• Constructional details of re-wireable fuses
• HRC fuses
• LT switchgear fuse unit
• LTACB, LTOCB
• LT contacts
• LT panels, MCC panels, PCC panels, PMCC panels
• Testing and commissioning of above switchgears and relays associated with the
same
• Protection co-ordination in LT Systems
Who may attend

Distribution system design and maintenance engineers from utilities and process
industries, and academicians
Methodology
Lectures by manufacturers, experience field engineers, visits to testing laboratories, video
sessions.
22
Management of Electrical Contracts
Context and Objective
The electrical industry is at Cross Roads. The generation, transmission and distribution is now open to all
private and public enterprises. Many private IPPs have already sprung up. Distribution companies are
being privatized. The sector is undergoing an unprecedented growth. At the same- time there is
unemployment among young electrical graduates. The program is to orient such qualified graduates to
electrical supervision and contracts in electrical industry. The program introduces the nuances of electrical
industry and contracts to young graduates and prepares them to take up “electrical contracts” as a career
option.
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
23
O & M of Transformers and Circuit Breakers
Objective
To give insight into various aspects on operation, maintenance, testing and condition
monitoring of Transformers and Circuit Breakers
Outline
• Insulation Systems
• Transformer engineering
• Transformer loading, testing, maintenance and condition monitoring
• Circuit Breaker maintenance, testing and condition monitoring
• Field visits
Who may attend

Methodology
Lecture, video sessions, Demonstrations, Field visits, Group Discussions
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O & M of Power & Distribution Transformers

This programme is 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 Transformers from
State Electricity Boards, Power Utilities, R &D organisations, Academic institutions,
Transformer manufactures, Transformer Oil processors and servicing organisations etc.
Methodology
25
Power and Tele Communication Coordination (PTCC)
Objectives
To illustrate the concepts of Power and Telecommunication coordination, code of
practice for crossing of power and telecommunication lines and also to discuss regarding
the protection and safety of communication lines.
Outline
• Background of PTCC & its importance,
• Code of Practice, Application for making PTCC,
• Soil resistivity and its measurement,
• Telecom system of BSNL,
• Trends in telecom technology,
• L-14 diagram, protection systems & devices,
• Code of practice for crossing between power & telecom lines,
• Railway block circuits,
• Code of practice,
• Protection of railway telecom circuits,
• Calculation of fault currents & mutual coupling,
• Safe separation,
• PTCC proposal from BSNL,
• Route approval and energisation,
• Re-engineering,
• Case studies
• Technical visits etc.
Who may attend

Engineers from power utilities, BSNL, private telecom companies, railways and
distribution companies involved in planning and laying of power and telecom lines.
Methodology
Lectures, Field Visits, Tutorials
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Power Cables and jointing techniques

The application of cables in power industry has been a subject matter of intense
discussion among power engineers in the recent times. This is because of the increased
use of cables in the modern power system especially with the advent of new technologies
like HVDC transmission etc. and also to the new concept in the field of power system
protection & control. Cables are available in varying sizes configuration. Proper
application of these to suit the utilities' requirement needs great acumen &skill on the part
of power engineers.
This workshop is being organised to familiarise power engineers on the mechanical
considerations in the design of cables, application of different types of cables in the
power industry with regard to physical configuration of cores, current carrying capacity,
insulation strength etc. and also different electrical properties. Study of cables is
incomplete without a discussion on testing and hence testing will also be a part of the
workshop.
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 attend

organisations, Academic institutions, power consumers, consultants/contractors etc.
Methodology
Lectures
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Power Capacitors and Power Factor Correction
Objective
To familiarise the system operation engineers with the necessity of Power Factor
Correction. Methods adopted in the process. Study of capacitors in Power factor
Correction. Reactive Power and Voltage Control Methods in Electrical Systems.
Outline
• Power Factor Correction and harmonics
• Reactive Power Control in Distribution System
• Specification, design, construction, sizing and performance monitoring of capacitors
• Diagnostic testing and failure analysis of Power Capacitors
• Reactive Power and Voltage control in transmission systems
• Capacitor bank maintenance trouble shooting and protection
• Field Visits
Who may attend

Engineers from T&D System Operation, HT consumers, manufacturers, R&D
Organisations and Academic Institutions.
Methodology
Lectures, Video sessions, demo sessions, laboratory/simulation studies, field visits
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Power Distribution Management
Objective
To familiarise participants with the distribution management with specific reference to
optimisation of resources, cost benefit analysis of investments, revenue maximisation,
loss minimisation in distribution etc.
Outline
• Energy meters: Types & Construction
• Testing, setting and calibration
• Failure analysis
• IE Rules
• Theft/Tampering and Inspection of consumer premises
• Distribution meter reading
• Rationalization and computerization
• Customer Site Automation functions: Load control, Remote meter reading, Time-
of-use rates, Remote connect/disconnect
• System level functions (system operation): Fault location, isolation, and service
restoration; Feeder reconfiguration & Transformer balancing; Voltage/Var control
using: Capacitors, Regulators, and LTC; Distribution system monitoring
• Digital protection of substations and feeders
• Equipment for Feeder Automation & Customer Automation
• Implementing a DA Project
Who may attend
organisations, Academic institutions; Persons involved in operation and control of
transmission and distribution systems.
Methodology
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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
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, case studies
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Power System Operation and Control
Objective
To provide insight into various aspects of power system, operation and control with
specific thrust on generation, transmission and load despatch
Outline
• Power Stations & Substation Layout
• Load Despatch Centres
• System Operation & Control
• Load Management
• Grid Code
• Availability Based Tariff
• Power System Stability
• System Protection Schemes
• HVDC Systems
• Supervisory Control and Data Acquisition
• Energy management systems
• Video sessions on System Operation & System Protection
• Study Tour
Who may attend

Induction and middle level Engineers from State Electricity Boards, Power
Utilities/Corporations, R&D organisations, Academic institutions etc.
Methodology
Lectures, Video sessions, Laboratory sessions, Demonstrations, Study tour.
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Power System Protection
Objective
To familiarise the power engineers with 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
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Power System SCADA & EMS
Objective
To familiarise power engineers with the architecture, functions and advantages of
SCADA
Outline
• Data Acquisition System
• Supervisory Control
• Communication
• 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

organisations and Academic institutions
Methodology
Lectures, field visits
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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
• Stability studies – modelling, case studies
• Laboratory: use of MiPower software
• Field visits
Who may attend

Transmission and distribution engineers involved in system design, planning, protection
and control, and engineers from R & D organisations, Academic institutions
Methodology
Lectures, Video sessions, demo sessions, laboratory/simulation studies, field visits
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Protection of Industrial Power Systems
Objectives
The importance of Protection Engineer cannot be over emphasized in operation and
maintenance of Industrial Power System. The workshop is designed to cater to the needs
of this critical requirement. It is designed to give insight of typical industrial installation
with transformers, captive power plant and HT Motors.
Outline
• Protection Schemes of Captive Generators, Transformers, Motors, Power capacitor
banks and Power Cables.
• Protection Coordination of Industrial Grids.
• LV Switchgear – selection, testing and performance analysis.
Who may attend

Engineers involved in operation, maintenance, protection and testing of industrial power
systems.
Methodology
Lectures, Laboratory sessions, video sessions, Technical visits
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Reactive Power Management
Objectives
The reactive power management in transmission and distribution systems is very much
misunderstood by the operating engineers. The comprehensive treatment of reactive
power management and control involves dealing with design and performance aspects of
all power system elements. This aspect is dealt with extensively in this course with the
help of the Despatcher Training Simulator available in PSTI.
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
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, Laboratory sessions, Video sessions, Technical visits
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RLA & Life extension of Power Station Equipment
Objectives
• To familiarize Power engineers with the use of a variety of Remaining Life
assessment (RLA) studies
• To enable power engineers to undertake Life extension projects
Outline
• RLA – Objective and Methods
• Testing procedures and Methodologies
• RLA of Boilers, Turbines & Motors
• RLA of Generators
• RLA of Oil filled Transformers
• R & M studies software
• Application of Software in RLA
• Life Extension Studies
Who may attend

Methodology
Lectures, Video sessions, Demonstrations, Field visits, Group Discussions
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RLA & Life extension of Sub-Station Equipment
Objectives
• To familiarize Power engineers with the Remaining Life Assessment (RLA) 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
Who may attend

Engineers/Supervisors from Power Utilities, Power Stations, Transmission and
Distribution Companies, R & D organizations & Academic institutions
Methodology
Lecture, Video sessions, Demonstrations, Field visits, Group Discussions
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Small Hydro Development
Objective
The programme aims at assessment, planning, implementation, financial analysis of small
hydro schemes.
Outline
• Scenario of Small Hydro Development in India
• Hydropower policy of SHP, Perspective plan for SHP development
• Innovative Design of small Hydro power project
• Innovative E&M equipment
• Role of generating company & Transmission Company
• Case studies & success stories
• MNES guidelines for financing of SHP
• Private Sector participation in SHP development
• Extension, Renovation & Modernisation of Existing SHP
• Evacuation of power
• Tariff issues & Power Purchase Agreements
• Environmental issues
• Statutory clearances
Who may attend

The program is aimed for Senior Level Managers & Middle level executives in state
owned & independent Power utilities, Senior Officials of different organisations of Power
and Energy Departments, Policy makers, Regulators, Consultants and Academicians
Methodology
Lectures, Group discussions, Technical visits
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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
• Electrical Measurements in Substation
• Substation Automation
• Field visits
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Methodology
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System Operator Training Using Dispatcher Training Simulator
Objective
To practise the Normal and Emergency Operation of Power Systems, Active and
Reactive Power Control and Advanced EMS Applications using Despatcher Training
Simulator (DTS)
Outline
• Despatcher Training Simulator overview
• Active and Reactive Power Control
• 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 Stations,
Transmission systems, Load Despatch Centre, Substation and Distribution personnel.
Methodology
Lectures, Video sessions, Hands on and demo sessions on simulator and case studies
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Transformer Oil

Insulating liquids obtained by processing of petroleum crude (mineral oils) are in use as
coolant and insulating medium in Transformer for over a century. The quality &
performance have been improved significantly, owing to the advancement of refining
techniques, knowledge of chemistry and design of Transformer. Since indigenisation of
Transformer oil manufacture, Indian industry has gained substantial expertise. Various
research institutions in India have contributed greatly to the development,
standardisation, analysis, reclamation etc. of Transformer oil to make it a mature
technology.
It is felt that interaction of researchers, manufacturers of Transformer and Transformer
oil, engineers of power utilities can help to disseminate knowledge and update with the
state of art and also exchange experience on various aspects of Transformer oil.
With this specific view, this workshop on Transformer oil is organised.
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
Who may attend

organisations, Academic institutions, Transformer Manufacturers, Transformer Oil
Manufacturers and processors
Methodology
Lectures, Field Visits
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