- Familiarity with motor and generator characteristics
- A basic knowledge of protective relay design, symmetrical components, and power system protection
- A working knowledge of trigonometry, basic calculus, complex numbers, and phasor concepts
Industrial Power System Protection
PROT 405
Overview
This course provides a complete study of the classic and current methods of designing protection for industrial power systems.
Course participants will:
Review
- Electrical fault analysis in industrial power systems
- Relaying fundamentals applied to industrial systems
- Basic digital relay concepts
- Neutral grounding methods
- Static and dynamic analysis of thermal behavior and damage of electrical equipment
Explore
- Medium- and large-size induction motor protection (including thermal image relays)
- Medium-voltage lines and cable overcurrent protection
- Transformer overcurrent and differential protection
- Industrial synchronous generator protection
- Protection coordination
Study and Discuss
- Main characteristics of modern industrial power protection systems
What You Will Learn
At the conclusion of this course, students can:
- Describe the protection requirements of industrial medium-voltage power systems
- Calculate settings for thermal and overcurrent protection for medium-size induction motors
- Determine the protection schemes and settings for medium-size transformers
- Apply overcurrent protection and relay coordination concepts to medium-voltage radial lines and cables
- Implement modern protection systems for industrial generators
Course Fee
$1,750.00 (three and one-half-day course). Includes course notebook, reference materials, and certificate of completion.Course Hours
Classes are conducted from 8 a.m. until 5 p.m. each day. Complimentary lunch and breaks are provided.
A degree in electrical engineering or equivalent experience is required. In addition, this course requires completion of Power System Protection for Engineers (PROT 401) or the following:
Engineers who need a comprehensive understanding of the design concepts and methods used in protecting industrial power systems.
A scientific calculator capable of performing computations involving complex numbers.
2.4 continuing education units (CEUs) available.
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