live, interaCtive classes over the internet

professional certificate of competency in

Power Distribution

12 Modules over 3 months

For upcoming start dates, please view our course schedule at:
http://www.eit.edu.au/schedule

Bring yourself up to speed in the latest trends and technologies

related to power distribution
Learn while you earn. You can complete this course while you work
Receive ongoing support from a dedicated Course Coordinator
and an experienced instructor
Unlimited access to your course materials 24/7

you will learn how to

• Correctly implement the right type of switchgear
for the appropriate application
Presented by
• Economically select and install the best-suited
power cable for a specific application
• Evaluate the need for power factor correction
Deepak Pais
B.E (Electrical & Electronics)
and successfully implement correction
strategies
• Implement successful maintenance strategies and procedures
• Effectively use software techniques to solve problem areas in your power network

Secure your place now!

Contact eit@eit.edu.au for an application form or more information.

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BENEFITS OF LIVE
eLEARNING
• Attend lessons in an online classroom with
your instructor and fellow students
• 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
• Learn from international industry experts,
based around the globe
• Live interactive webinars, not just a ‘book on
the web’
• Revisit recordings of webinars whenever and
as often as you wish
• Receive a certificate of completion for overview:
Continuous Professional Development (CPD)
purposes
Presentation format
The course features real-world applications and
uses a blended approach involving self-study,
interactive online webinars and homework
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,
quizzes or problems to be handed in and in some
cases practical exercises. Participants will have
ongoing support from their instructor and • Assess and specify correct grounding throughout your electrical network
course coordinator.
Course reading material will be delivered in
electronic (PDF) format in advance of online
presentations. Presentations and group
discussions will be conducted using a live
interactive software system. Assignments will be
submitted electronically and wherever possible,
practical exercises will be conducted using
simulation software and remote labs.
live webinars
During the course you will participate in 6 live
interactive sessions with the instructor and other
participants from around the world. Each webinar
will last approximately 90 minutes, and we take
student availability into consideration wherever
possible before scheduling webinar times. • Leading Your Engineering Team to Top Performance (LE)
Contact us for details of webinar session scheduling.
All you need to participate is an adequate Internet
connection, a computer, speakers and, if possible, These eBooks are NOT required for the course – they are a bonus resource to aid you in your career.
a microphone. The software package and setup
details will be sent to you prior to the first webinar.
Please note: Webinars may last up to 2 hours
depending on student interaction and level of content.
presented by
Deepak Pais
B.E (Electrical & Electronics)
Deepak is currently an Engineer in a regional NSW electricity
distribution utility. He started his career within the zinc mining and
smelting industry as Project Engineer in substation and distribution for
a Greenfield Project. He then joined a marine and logistics firm in the
Bahamas as Maintenance and Commissioning Engineer. Following this,
he worked with Japanese and German automobile firms as the
Maintenance Engineer for distribution and utility related systems.
Deepak has hands-on experience in distribution, utility and substation
related systems. He has a particular interest in the consistent interpretation and implementation of
Greenfield and Brownfield Standards with an emphasis on safety, reliability, economy and whole of life
cost analysis.
Please note: Instructors are subject to change.
12 modules over 3 months
A practical program in power distribution, focusing on medium voltage (1kV- 36kV) power considerations,
switchgear, power cables, transformers, power factor correction, earthing, lightning protection and network
studies.
You will gain technical know-how in these areas not covered by university or college programs. At the end of
this program participants will be able to:
• Understand practical power distribution fundamentals
• Determine short-circuit ratings quickly and effectively
• Assess the influence of fault levers on switchgear ratings
• Select the correct type of switchgear for the right application
• Evaluate the advantages of modern state-of-the-art switchgear protection for your applications, including
preventative maintenance information
• Recognise the different applications for various cable insulation types
• Know when and how to use single core cables vs three core cables
• Specify correct power cable installation methods
• Correctly utilise and protect power transformers
• Determine the need for Power Factor Correction (PFC) for your environment
• Assess the economic justification for installing PFC equipment
• Correctly specify PFC equipment and be aware of practical consequences
• Confidently use computer simulation software to solve and predict power network problems
Includes 4 free
Over 1400 pages of tables,
Reference Manuals charts, figures and handy hints
valued at over US$400
You will have access to 4 of our
up-to-Date technical eBooks.
• Fundamentals of Power Distribution and
Power Systems – Hands-on Practical Analysis and Design (FP)
• Practical Power Distribution (PD)
• People Management Skills for Technical Professionals (PJ)
All required reading materials will be provided electronically in smaller, easy-to-read sections, in the online student
portal throughout the course.
Please note: Students can also purchase the technical manuals both in hard copy and electronic format
at a reduced fee.
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course outline
module 1: INTRODUCTION
• History and growth of power distribution
• Benefits of 3-phase AC power system
• Typical characteristics of an industrial distribution
system, voltage classification, multiple voltage
levels in power distribution, types of distribution
arrangements and redundancy
• Expandability The software package and setup details will be
module 2: Distribution System Planning
• The need for system planning
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Approach to system planning
Data collection
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Protection of future growth of electricity demand
Location of key assets
• Selection of basic system parameters
• Planning of electrical system configuration
• Equipment ratings/sizing
• Selection of appropriate equipment
• System studies needed for planning
• Software packages used for system studies
module 3: In-plant Generation and its
Integration with Plant Power Systems
• Why in-plant generation?
• Cost of power interruptions in critical processes
• Types of in-plant generation
• Parallel operation of in-plant generator with
external source
• In-plant power generation sources
• Integrating in-plant generation with plant
distribution
module 4: TRANSFORMERS
• Transformer theory
• Construction, cooling, voltage control
• Power transformers and distribution
transformers
• Installation of transformers
• Fire protection measures for large transformer
installations
• Troubleshooting
module 5: Switchgear
• Indoor and outdoor construction
• Comparison
• Metal enclosed switchgear basics
• Major components
• Safety features
• Protection
• Switchgear ratings
• Typical switchgear example
module 6: Circuit breakers
• Types of circuit breakers
• Comparison of various breakers
• Construction of typical circuit breaker
• Fault detection of cable installations
• Major components and auxiliary systems
module 7: Low voltage distribution
• LV switchgear types
• LV circuit breakers
• Releases for LV circuit breakers
Please note: Course content is subject to change. Due to rapidly changing technology and based on feedback
from students and instructors, E IT courses are continuously being updated and improved.
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module 8: Cables and SOFTWARE
• Types and construction of cables
• Basic design, selection and sizing REQUIREMENTS
• Insulating materials for LV and HV cables All you need to participate is a computer with
• Accessories for Cable installation an adequate Internet connection, speakers
• Fault detection of underground cable and, if possible, a microphone.
installations
• High voltage power transmission using
sent to you on the course start date.
cables
module 9: Fundamentals of protection
• Need for protective apparatus, basic
requirements
Entrance
• Components of protection systems Requirements
• Protection in distribution systems
Some practical work experience in some of these
• Protective relays for circuit breaker
topics would obviously be advantageous.
application
• Role of fuses in LV and MV distribution
• Protection integrated in LV devices
• Importance of settings and co-ordination of PRACTICAL EXERCISES
protective relays Where possible, throughout the course you will
• Time and current grading participate in hands-on exercises using simulation
software or remote labs, which will help you put
module 10: Earthing and safety
theory to practice immediately!
• Electrical shock – Why does it happen?
• Touch and step potential (voltage)
• Direct and indirect contact
• Role of electrical insulation in safety
• Avoiding electric shock-different approaches
• Earthing of power supply and its safety certification
implications, role of earthing of equipment
Participants completing and achieving
enclosures in human safety
at least 50% or more in each assignment
• Earthing in outdoor installations and 100% in each quiz, as well as
• Lightning safety, lightning protection of attending 65% of the live webinars, will
structures receive the Engineering Institute of
Technology Professional Certificate of
module 11: Power quality
Competency in Power Distribution.
• What is power quality?
• Need for improving power quality
• Variations in voltage amplitude and reasons
• Equipment sensitivity
• Handling voltage abnormalities
• Tackling voltage fluctuations and flicker
• Effect of power interruptions and needs of n
Power Distributio
equipment
• Redundancy and automation
• Power factor and power factor improvement by
capacitor banks
Certificates are provided in electronic
module 12: Asset Management and format. Hard copies are available for
power system automation an additional fee, contact us for details.
• Asset records
• Condition Based Maintenance (CBM)
• Reliability Centered Maintenance (RCM)
• Insulation deterioration, diagnostic techniques
• Problems that may be found during
switchgear maintenance GROUP TRAINING
• Defect management
All our short courses are available for delivery
• Growth of automation in power industry ‘on demand’ for groups.
• What is SCADA?
Online “Group Courses” can be shortened,
• Requirements for the SCADA master station
lengthened, or can even be presented in a
• Requirements for SCADA remote units classroom.
• Issues relating to SCADA deployment
“Group Courses” are perfect for in-company/
• Power system automation and its functions
in-house training and can be fully tailored.
• Power system automation architecture
• Communications with Network Control Center
For a summary of COST SAVINGS, a full list of
topics and delivery options, please email
Kevin Baker: training@eit.edu.au or contact our
nearest office: www.eit.edu.au/administration
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