EIT Adv Dip Applied Electrical Engineering Electrical Systems Brochure Full DEE
EIT Adv Dip Applied Electrical Engineering Electrical Systems Brochure Full DEE
EIT Adv Dip Applied Electrical Engineering Electrical Systems Brochure Full DEE
Introduction
Join the next generation of electrical engineers and technicians and embrace a well paid, intensive yet enjoyable
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electrical engineering skills so that these opportunities may be accessed, to enhance your career and to benefit
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targeted. MIPAC, Australia
It was referred to me by a colleague and Program content, ease of study option.
Non-vendor specific training and lower Nestle, South Africa
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enrolled in also had all the outcomes my mind.
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the program was broken down were the Rio Tinto
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industry. Taught by industry experts not
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What are the fees? What if I cannot join or I miss a live webinar?
EIT provides distance education to students located almost anywhere in the Webinars are recorded and available to students upon request. One
world it is one of the very few truly global training institutes. Program fees requirement of the program is that you join at least 70% of the live sessions.
are paid in a currency that is determined by the students location. A full list The live webinars offer the opportunity to interact with the presenter and
of fees in a currency appropriate for every country would be too complex list other participants from around the globe an essential yet enjoyable part
here and, with todays exchange rate fluctuations, difficult to maintain. of the learning process.
To find out the fees for your location, contact us at [email protected] . Circumstances such as on-site work can make attendance difficult at times.
These situations need to be clearly communicated with your eLearning
What do I need? coordinator. Feedback from the recordings may be required and assignment
An adequate Internet connection, a computer, speakers and, if possible, a submission maintained.
microphone. A headset is recommended. The necessary software and
program materials are provided by us. When will the sessions take place? When will I receive a
webinar schedule?
Doesnt it get boring? How can an eLearning program be The webinar schedule is not put together until after registrations close. The
interactive? reason for this is that the program is promoted globally and we often have
Boredom can be a real risk in any form of learning; however, we use an participants from several time zones. When you apply you will receive a
interactive approach to our eLearning with live sessions (instead of questionnaire which will help us determine your availability. When all
recordings) for most presentations. The webinar software allows everyone questionnaires are returned we create a schedule which will endeavour to
to interact and involves participants in group work; including hands-on meet everyones requirements.
exercises with simulation software and remote laboratories where possible. Each webinar may run 2 or 3 times depending on class size during each
You can communicate with text messages, or live VoIP speech, or can even presentation day and we try our best to ensure that at least one session
draw on the whiteboard during the sessions. This all helps to keep you falls into your requested time frames. This is not always possible, however,
motivated and interested. due to the range of locations of both instructors and students. If you are
unable to attend the webinars scheduled, we do have some options
What do live webinars involve? available. Contact EIT for more details.
These are live, interactive sessions over the Internet. You will join the
instructor and other participants from around the world in an online virtual Can I complete the program in less time?
classroom where you are able to watch a presentation, and communicate Our programs actually require attendance and participation at the live
with the instructor and other students via audio, text messaging or drawing webinars. The interaction which takes place is an important part of the
on the whiteboard. Each webinar is between 60 and 90 minutes in duration learning process. Our experience has shown that the interactive classes
and the sessions may be scheduled at 2 or 3 different times, depending on work exceptionally well and students are far more likely to stay motivated,
class size, during the presentation day. This allows you to select the enjoy the program, and complete the program successfully. See also What
session which is most convenient. if I cannot join or I miss a live webinar? In addition, accelerating the
program would be quite onerous for most students.
Instructor
Behrouz Ghorbanian MSc, BSc, MIEAust
Behrouz completed his degrees in Telecommunications and Electrical Engineering in 1985 and 1993 respectively, and then
concluded his studies in Electrical Utility Engineering at Curtin University (Perth) in 2004. Behrouz started his career in the oil and
gas industry where his role got him involved in the maintenance and repair of electronic and navigational marine equipment (VHF
and SSB radios, Sat Nav, engine control panels etc). He then moved to the power industry and was involved in the design, installation,
and commissioning of substations mainly for consultancies and utilities. He has also established a good reputation in teaching
power system protection over his long term services lecturing at Curtin University, and also over the period he worked as a
Protection Engineer in New Zealand.
Over the past years, Behrouz has been involved in many major projects across Australia (Port Hedland, Barrow Island, Tamar Valley, Karratha, and Newman for
example). His most recent experience is related to cost estimation and risk assessment of major substation projects with a special focus on the secondary
systems (Protection, COMMS, SCADA). He has also worked as an Engineering Manager and Senior Project Engineer on major copper mine projects overseas.
Behrouz has also gained good knowledge in substation design, HV cables sizing and installation, transmission system design, earthing system design and
applications, and power system protection design and applications.
Instructor
Braam Burchardt BSc (Elec. Eng), Pr Eng, MDP, MIEEE Elect & Mech. Cert of Comp Mines
Braam started his career in Electrical Engineering by serving an apprenticeship on the Zambian copper mines. After qualifying, he
moved to South Africa where he obtained Government Certificates of Competency, in both Electrical and Mechanical Engineering,
and worked for a number of years as an Engineer on various gold, diamond, platinum, coal and titanium mines.
He was subsequently recruited by the Department of Mineral Resources (DMR), where he attained the rank of Principal Inspector.
His work entailed investigating serious mine accidents involving mechanical and electrical plant and equipment. He was also often
called to present evidence in criminal and civil courts. Braam studied for a degree in Electrical Engineering with a DMR bursary.
Braam is the Principal Member of the consulting firm, Burchardt Technical Services cc, which he established in 1998. He is also the owner of an electrical
construction company, RB Electrical. In the past two decades Braam has worked on major mining projects for Rio Tinto, both in South Africa and abroad.
Braam has a passion educating young engineers and freelances as an instructor for mining companies, IDC Technologies and others. He also has an interest in
writing and late in his career obtained a diploma in journalism.
Instructor
Deepak Pais BE(Electrical & Electronics)
Deepak started his career within the Zinc mining & smelting industry as Project Engineer in Substation & Distribution Greenfield
project. He then worked in a Marine and Logistics firm in the Bahamas as Maintenance and Commissioning Engineer. Following this
he worked with Japanese and German automobile firms as Maintenance Engineer for Distribution and Utility related systems. He
currently works as an Engineer in a regional NSW electricity Distribution utility.
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.
Instructor
Greg Bell BSc (Elec Eng), BCSE Solar Design
Greg Bell has been working with computers in technology companies since he was 16 years old. He obtained a Bachelor of Science
in Electrical Engineering from the University of California at, San Diego and spent ten years designing digital integrated circuits for
large and small companies before jumping careers into the renewable energy industry.
He has been teaching for four years and continues to write computer programs as a contractor.
Instructor
George Marx Pr Eng, BSc (Eng) Senior Engineer
With over 25 years experience since earning his electrical engineering degree, George commenced in Power System Protection and
then migrated to EMC and Power Systems. George's portfolio of achievements includes EMC design of Power Systems, Switch Mode
Power Supplies, UPS and high precision Servo Amplifiers for high reliability military applications. Other projects he has engaged in
include: Battery and Inverter Design for industrial systems, such as solar panel applications, vehicle management, specialized
computer systems and high current starter for vehicle plants. Video systems for UAVs and the design of a high resolution IR Camera
for industrial and military application.
George has developed and presented several programs for Technikon SA (now UNISA) and has founded an IT company which
specialize in Wireless Internet and networks ICT consultation. When George takes a break from his hectic schedule of electrical engineering design, he enjoys
wildlife photography, and outdoor activities in the african bush. An experienced and enthusiastic instructor and professional engineer, with a wealth of
knowledge under his belt, you will gain much from his practical approach and entertaining style.
Instructor
John Piperides BE (Electrical)
John is a professional electrical engineer with over 25 years experience in industrial maintenance, production, management, sales and
improvement. He has held management positions in several manufacturing and sales companies. His diverse responsibilities have
included contract negotiation, authoring and responsibility of departmental budgets, daily management of over 20 reports, practice of
cGMP, auditing in a pharmaceutical plant, and system administration and programming of diverse IT and embedded systems. He has been
directly involved with industries including building management, pest control, mining, power utilities, food, pharmaceutical, steel,
building products, sugar, paper and pulp, rail and airports.
John has completed many years of further education including developing, writing and delivering many work based programs and
seminars. He has spent 10 years as a part time teacher at TAFE in electrical engineering, and 15 years delivering structured programs in thermography, power quality,
instrument safety, motor drive theory, PLC, SCADA, and pest inspection.
Instructor
Robert Holm PhD, MEng, BSc (hons), BEng
Robert commenced his career as a Power electronics design engineer where he worked on the design and testing of sinusoidal
inverters, battery chargers and stator winding designs for automotive alternators. He later worked as a PhD researcher, involved in
the development of a flywheel energy storage system which later became formed the basis of machines now used in public
transport busses in the Netherlands. He has also spent 5 years as an Associate Professor at a prominent university where he
lectured on subjects such as Electrical Systems, Electromagnetics, advanced electrical machines and drives.
Robert currently works as an Innovations engineer in Electromagnetics where he is involved in the design of a shunt regulator for a
traction drive system; a ruggedized data logger for robots and locomotives, an electric drill (to replace pneumatic drills) as well as
guiding to colleagues regarding power electronics, circuits, battery management, and researching novel power sources for mining robots and new possibilities
for hub motors for mining robots.
Instructor
Justin Schute AssocDeg (Electrical-Electronic Eng), AdvDip (Applied Elec Eng)
Justin has over 32 years electrical engineering experience and holds an advanced diploma in electrical engineering, associate
degree electrical-electronic engineering and is a fully qualified electrician. Justin has spent time working for Power & Water Northern
Territory, Minara Resources and Cockburn Cement and up until recently has been working in catastrophic HV design for Nilsen as
their High Energy Engineering Manager. Justin specializes in high voltage design and solutions and also lectures for the Engineering
Institute of Technology.
Instructor
Terry Cousins BSc (Electrical Engineering)
Terry attended the University of Witwatersrand where he completed a BSc (Electrical Engineering) degree in 1977. After completing
military service he joined ISCOR where was involved in design, project and maintenance work on HT and LT distribution systems,
design and manufacture of equipment for testing electrical motors and commissioning work on variable speed drives.
In 1981 he joined the Chamber of Mines Research Organization. He was involved with the design, develop and manufacture of
equipment for powering mechanized equipment in deep level gold mines. Projects included design, manufacture and testing of
trailing cable, accelerated life testing of switchgear used in underground mines and development and testing of mobile distribution
panels. In 1987, Terry was promoted to manager of the Engineering Branch.
In 1988 he co-founded TLC Software with two colleagues. The companys objective was to develop and market custom engineering software solutions for the
industrial markets. He has been involved in the design and development of numerous products including an electrical power quality recorder, engine protection
systems, appliance control unit, portable instrumentation and the design of electronics for various medical applications.
Terry is a fellow of the SAIEE and a member of the IEEE and of the Southern African Association for Energy Efficiency. He has also authored several papers on various
topics for local and international conferences and publications. In addition, Terry has BComm and MBL degrees from the University of South Africa as well.
Overview
This module covers basic electrical circuit
fundamentals to understand and solve problems
on DC, AC circuits, single and multipath circuits,
poly phase and three phase circuits.
THE PROGRAM
Topic 1.1 Topic 1.3
SINGLE AND MULTIPATH DC CIRCUITS THREE-PHASE SYSTEMS
Ohms Law Polyphase supply systems
Electrical power in resistive circuits Types of 3-phase systems
Resistors in series/parallel Balanced star, 3/4 wire
Kirchoffs Current and Voltage Laws Delta
Mesh current analysis Related phasor diagrams
Inductors and capacitors in series/parallel Current and voltage: relationship
Time constant (tau) for RL and RC circuits between line and phase quantities
Balanced 3-phase loads
Topic 1.2
Unbalanced loads
SINGLE AND MULTIPATH AC CIRCUITS
Sine wave quantities
Complex numbers and phasors
Capacitive and inductive reactance
Complex impedances
Series: RL, RC
Parallel: RL, RC. LC
Power in AC circuits
Overview
This module gives an overview of basic electrical
engineering principles and various equipment THE PROGRAM
used for generation, transmission, transformation,
distribution and utilization of electrical energy. It Topic 2.1 Electric power and energy
also covers the issues involved in operating CONDUCTORS, INSULATORS AND
electrical equipment and machinery such as Electric power and energy
ELECTROMAGNETISM
electric power quality and safety. It is intended Active and reactive power
to serve as an introduction to the modules which Conductors and insulators
Power triangle
follow in this program and enable the participants Conductors
to develop an appreciation of the principles Semiconductors
involved and facilitate easy understanding of Fundamentals of electrical networks
Superconductors
the ensuing modules. Transmission and distribution
Electrical insulators
Electrical networks
Electromagnetism
Electromagnets Topic 2.3
ELECTRICAL EQUIPMENT FOR POWER
Electromagnetic strength
TRANSMISSION AND DISTRIBUTION AND
Electromagnetic induction RELATED ISSUES
Magnetic quantity characteristics Electrical equipment used in transmission,
distribution and utilization
Topic 2.2
FUNDAMENTALS OF POWER SYSTEMS AND Transformers
ELECTRIC POWER GENERATION Isolators
Concepts behind electric power Fuses
generation, transmission, distribution and Circuit breakers
utilization
Electrical utilization, basics of power
Historical overview quality and electrical safety
Electricity production and use AC and DC electrical rotating machines
Generation: non-renewable and Power electronics applications
renewable sources
Power quality problems
AC and DC systems: comparison in
Protection of electrical systems
respect of generation, transmission
and distribution Electrical safety, legislation and
compliance
Relationship between frequency ad
poles in a generator
Overview
This module covers project management
principles and various non-technical aspects of
THE PROGRAM
engineering education, stage 1 competency
standards for the professional engineer as Topic 3.1 Topic 3.4
required by Engineers Australia. The broad aims
Time management Technical writing and specifications
of this unit are to enable the student to:
Portfolio of skills Group dynamics
Assess personal strengths, weaknesses and
preferences Communication skills Leadership and professional conduct
Implement personal development strategies Decision making Ethics in engineering
that align with Engineers Australia's
Topic 3.2 Topic 3.5
professional standards
Project management: Work breakdown (Pre-recorded on-demand)
Undertake complex ill-defined engineering
structures Responsibilities of the engineering
projects and report appropriate solutions
Project management: Scheduling associate
Investigate, develop and articulate technical
knowledge required to undertake engineering Project management: Qualitative risk Engineering standards and codes of
projects analysis practice
Articulate and demonstrate personal Project management: Quantitative risk Global and environmental issues
development of time management skills, analysis Sustainable engineering
project management skills and team Topic 3.3
management skills Topic 3.6
Project costing and cash flow modelling (Pre-recorded on-demand)
Analyze and assess the viability of
Discounted cash flow Workplace health and safety issues
engineering projects using sustainability
frameworks Presentation skills
Present technical engineering information to Technical skills and career planning
peers and superiors
Contract law
Continue to develop a portfolio to demonstrate
development of a professional attitude,
problem solving skills, technical knowledge
and productive work practices
Provide evidence of a professional capacity
to communicate, work and learn productively,
both individually and in teams
Overview
It is often said that drawing is the engineers'
language for communicating effectively. Drawings
are used to communicate and share information
between different teams of engineers; the design
engineer who conceptualizes equipment or an
entire system, the production engineer who
THE PROGRAM
plans the steps in manufacturing the required
components and subsystems, the assembly Topic 4.1 Topic 4.3
engineer who puts the components together, the DRAWING TYPES, ATTRIBUTES AND SYMBOLS COMPUTER AIDED Design (CAD) AND DRAWING
testing engineer who tests the complete system, Fundamentals of electrical and electronic MANAGEMENT
the installation engineer who installs the system engineering drawings CAD
or equipment and the maintenance engineer Drawing standards 2D and 3D CAD applications
who is responsible for its upkeep. 2 and 3-dimensional representation GIS related applications: linking
A drawing should convey precise and identical Components of an engineering drawing imagery with drawings
information to all these engineers with diverse Drawing sizes Drawing management
backgrounds and levels of experience. This calls Revision control and drawing
for standardized methodologies, conventions Scales and sheet sizes
ownership
and approach in preparing drawings. This module Symbols
covers all these aspects with respect to Drawing process flow
Electrotechnology symbols
engineering drawings in general and electrical Redlining in CAD drawings
drawings in particular. Various types of electrical Topic 4.2 CAD drawing features
drawings and their application, the steps in ENGINEERING DRAWINGS
Symbols, attributes and symbol
planning a drawing, selection of drawing size Single-line and 3-line diagrams libraries
and scale, use of standardized symbols etc. are Control schematics
described in detail with commonly used Automated BoM generation from a CAD
examples from industry practice. Logic gates and logic diagrams drawing
Cabling and wiring drawings Concept of layers and their use in
Layout drawings for different applications sharing information
Automation of drawing through
programming
Management of drawings
Overview
Power is a critical input to any industry and
THE PROGRAM
availability of uninterrupted, good quality power
is essential for production. It is therefore Topic 5.1 Topic 5.4
necessary that an engineer regardless of his or COMMON DISTRIBUTION SYSTEM ALTERNATIVES FAULT CURRENT EVALUATION OF SIMPLE
her function must understand the basics of Characteristics of typical industrial POWER DISTRIBUTION SYSTEMS
electrical power distribution. This module distribution systems Equivalent impedance diagram of a
provides participants with a detailed study of Equipment used in distribution systems power system
planning, selecting, testing and maintenance
Electrical safety and power security issues Topic 5.5
procedures of an industrial power distribution
system. It covers various elements of a power Voltage classifications IN-PLANT GENERATION REQUIREMENTS AND
distribution system such as, equipment sizing, Distribution types ALTERNATIVES
equipment selection, planning of power The use of transformers Distribution equipment
distribution system, fault level in electrical Conductor size vs. short circuit current
systems, power distribution system automation Topic 5.2
maintenance and asset management. PLANNING OF POWER DISTRIBUTION SYSTEMS Topic 5.6
Planning of industrial power distribution MAINTENANCE AND ASSET MANAGEMENT IN
No two industries are alike. The power requirement
networks including embedded generation DISTRIBUTION SYSTEMS
can vary from less than 100 kilowatts for small
manufacturing units to several hundreds of Distribution system alternatives Power distribution system automation
megawatts in the case of large facilities such as Condition based maintenance vs.
an integrated steel plant or an aluminium smelter Topic 5.3 reliability centred maintenance
plant. Correspondingly, the complexities of power FAULT LEVELS IN ELECTRICAL SYSTEMS AND
Diagnostic techniques
distribution systems within the facility may vary THEIR ROLE IN THE CHOICE OF EQUIPMENT
Problems found during maintenance
considerably. However, the basic governing Electrical faults
principles are valid for all cases and will thus be Asymmetrical fault behaviour
very useful regardless of the type of industry in
which you work.
Overview
It is estimated that electrical drives and other rotating
equipment consume about 50% of the total electrical THE PROGRAM
energy consumed in the world today (and this figure
increases to 70% if you consider only industrial Topic 7.1 Topic 7.3
loads). Though DC machines were the first to be PRINCIPLES OF ELECTRICAL MACHINES MOTOR CONTROL, PROTECTION, TESTING
developed, the use of AC motors has become Principles of operation Motor control methods
substantially higher with the growth of AC power
Torque calculations Protection methods for motors
distribution. DC motors find applications in selected
and niche areas only mainly due to their higher Torque vs. speed Performance testing of motors
maintenance requirements. Though originally DC AC vs. DC machines
Topic 7.4
machines offered the sole choice when high torque
Topic 7.2 MOTOR FAILURE ANALYSIS
and speed control were required by an application,
the advancements in power electronics has resulted AC AND DC MACHINES AND THEIR Common causes of motor failure
in a new generation of drives offering torque and APPLICATIONS Effects of excessive loading
speed control over a large range. Types of AC and DC machines and their Motor and bearing failure analysis
applications
The cost of maintaining electrical motors can be a Maintenance requirements to prevent
significant amount in the budget item of Faults and fault-finding failure
manufacturing and mining industries. This module Components of 3-phase induction
gives you a thorough understanding of electrical machines
motor protection, control and maintenance and gives Limitations of single-phase AC motors
you the tools to maintain and troubleshoot electrical
Special types of electrical machines
motors. The concluding section gives you the
fundamental tools in troubleshooting motors New technologies and developments
confidently and effectively.
Overview
Cables are one of the most expensive assets in a
power distribution network. Technical staff need to
have expert knowledge in selection, application,
installation and tools available for fault location
combined with experience in order to achieve THE PROGRAM
outstanding service reliability. This module is
designed to ensure that those responsible for the
selection, laying, operation, maintenance and Topic 8.1
monitoring of power cables understand the POWER CABLE TYPES AND CLASSIFICATIONS
technical issues involved and comply with relevant Types of cable
specifications and requirements. Cable types for given applications
Termination and joints are the usual weak areas in Cable sizing
any cable system and most electrical failures Sheath bonding for MV and HV cables
take place due to improperly executed joints and
terminations. Faults in underground cables cause Topic 8.2
loss of supply to customers and loss of revenue JOINTING AND TERMINATION
for electricity suppliers. It is imperative that the Requirements for outdoor terminations
fault location process is efficient and accurate to Mechanical protection for joints and
reduce excavation time, which results in reducing terminations
the inconvenience to all concerned. These topics
cover accessories in detail and discusses the Jointing and terminating procedures
reasons of failures so that the participant gains a Testing of cables after jointing/termination
good knowledge of incorrect practices and their
impact on cable reliability. Topic 8.3
INSTALLATION METHODS, TYPES OF CABLE
FAULTS AND LOCATING FAULTS
Storage, handling and unreeling
Installation methods of cables and impact
on ratings
Cable laying on structures, ducts and
directly in soil
Cable failures and fault location (loop
method, fault-burning, signal injection and
use of TDR equipment)
THE PROGRAM
Overview
Topic 9.1 Topic 9.3
Few topics generate as much controversy and
ELECTRICAL EARTHING AND APPLICABLE EARTHING OF SUBSTATIONS, SWITCHYARDS AND
argument as that of earthing and the associated
STANDARDS APPLICABLE STANDARDS
topics of surge protection, shielding and lightning
protection of electrical and electronic systems. Power supply system earthing methods Substation earthing-basic principles
Poor earthing practice can be the cause of Comparative merits and applications Earth grid design approach
continual and intermittent difficult-to-diagnose Effects of electric shock Steps for obtaining an effective earthing
problems in a facility. This module looks at these system
Role of protective earthing in safety
issues from a fresh yet practical perspective and
against electric shock
enables you to reduce expensive downtime on Topic 9.4
your plant and equipment to a minimum by Topic 9.2 LIGHTNING EFFECTS AND PROTECTION
correct application of these principles. EARTH ELECTRODES Lightning physics and statistical
This is designed to demystify the subject of Earth electrodes and their role distribution
earthing and presents the subject in a clear, Influence of soil resistivity on earth Lightning risk assessment
straightforward manner. Installation, testing and resistance Lightning protection of structures,
inspection procedures for industrial and electrical lines and substations
Measurement of soil resistivity and earth
commercial power systems are examined in
resistance Lightning protection of marine electrical
detail. Essentially this module is broken down
Earth electrode system maintenance Systems and other special structures
into earthing, shielding and surge protection for
both power and electronics systems. Earthing STATIC ELECTRICITY Topic 9.5
and surge protection for telecommunications SURGE PROTECTION
Static electricity basic definitions
and IT systems are examined in detail. Finally,
Problems caused by static electricity in Surges: types and methods of coupling
the impact of lightning and simple techniques
for minimizing its impact are discussed. industrial operations Protection of electrical components
Mitigation of adverse effects by static against surges
electricity Surge protection zones and protection
grading
ELECTRICAL NOISE AND MITIGATION
Types of noise and coupling
Problems caused by noise in sensitive
electronic circuits
Control of noise at source, avoiding earth
loops
Mitigation by shielding/screening
Proper earthing and role of ZSRG, SGTP in
noise reduction
Overview
This module has been designed to give a better
appreciation of the role played by power system
protection components. An understanding of power
systems along with correct management, will THE PROGRAM
increase your plant efficiency and performance as
well as increasing safety for all concerned. Any Topic 10.1 DMT and IDMT characteristics
power system is prone to 'faults', (also called short- NEED FOR PROTECTION AND BASIC PROTECTION Static relays and IED
circuits), which occur mostly as a result of insulation APPROACH
failure and sometimes due to external causes. The Protection coordination
Need for protection
high current resulting from a fault can stress the Unit protection, basic principles
electrical conductors and connected equipment Characteristics of protection and
thermally and electrodynamically. Arcs at the fault components of protection systems Topic 10.5
point can cause dangerous or even fatal burn injuries Faults in systems and its impact on PROTECTION OF TRANSFORMERS AND MV
to operating and maintenance workers in the vicinity. protection SWITCHGEAR
Relevance of earthing to protection Transformer protections-different
This module aims to provide excellent understanding
approaches
on both a theoretical and practical level. It starts at a
Topic 10.2 Protection based on current relays
basic level so as to serve as a refresher to those who
PROTECTION IN INDUSTRIAL DISTRIBUTION (DMT and IDMT)
are more familiar with the basic topics covered and
SYSTEMS
then moves onto more detailed applications. It gives Differential protection of transformers
an introduction covering the need for protection, fault Fuse-the basic protective device
REF and standby earth fault protection
types and their effects, and how system earthing Protection based on releases
Switchgear (busbar) protection methods
affects protection design. This module also includes Tripping power sources, trip failure alarm
some practical work, simple to complex fault Topic 10.6
Typical protection approach in industrial
calculations, relay settings and how to interpret a PROTECTION OF MOTORS, GENERATORS AND
distribution systems
current transformer magnetisation curve. PROTECTION MANAGEMENT
Protection application in special cases
such as mining systems Faults in motors
Protection of motors against internal faults
Topic 10.3
Protection against load-related problems
INSTRUMENT TRANSFORMERS AND its
APPLICATION TO PROTECTION Generator-protection for stator faults and
special protections
Role of instrument transformers in
protection Protection management
Voltage transformers
Current transformers
Selection and application of instrument
transformers for electrical protection
Topic 10.4
PROTECTIVE RELAYS AND RELAY COORDINATION
AND UNIT PROTECTION
Relays used in protection and basic types
Importance of current relays in protection
Overview
Safety in general, and electrical safety in particular
are subjects of various legislative and statutory
provisions in every country/state in the world.
Electrical accidents take a heavy toll every year in
terms of loss of human life, financial liabilities due THE PROGRAM
to death or injuries, loss of industrial output and
so on. The interesting part is that most accidents Topic 11.1 Topic 11.3
need not happen at all, if everyone concerned ELECTRICAL SAFETY AND HAZARDS ELECTRICAL SAFETY ASPECTS IN DESIGN,
complies with the safety enactments and safety OPERATION AND MAINTENANCE
Introduction to electrical hazards and
codes. In other words, electrical accidents are
safety measures Insulation, enclosure
mostly avoidable. The fact that accidents continue
to happen simply means that we have not fulfilled Risk assessment and hazard control Isolation, voltage check and earthing
the goal of creating and sustaining a climate of principles Operational and safety locking
safety awareness among the employers and the Electric shock hazard mechanisms and requirements
workforce. To understand the underlying concern The role of protective earthing in mitigating Safety aspects in electrical circuit design
behind any safety regulation, one must be able to shock hazard Selection of safety equipment
appreciate the common principles and physical
Types of protective equipment Safe operation and maintenance issues
laws on which the regulations are based. The
module explains the theoretical as well as the Topic 11.2 Topic 11.4
practical principles behind electrical safety. The ARC FLASH SUBSTATION AND BATTERY SAFETY
legal framework for occupational and electrical
Arc flash definitions REQUIREMENTS
safety is also explained by covering the broad
structure of the rules or regulations applicable in Causes of electric arcs Substation safety checklist
different countries. Consequences of arc flash Hazards related to working with
Arc flash hazard assessment procedure compressed fluids
Mitigation and avoidance of arc flash Hazards in battery installations
incidents
Topic 11.5
ORGANIZATIONAL ASPECTS OF SAFETY AND
SAFETY REGULATIONS
Organizational aspects of safety
Wiring regulations
Occupational Health and Safety
regulations
Codes and practices for power systems
Duration: 4 weeks
Overview
Testing is an essential activity in any engineer's
career. Whatever your role in industry electrical
designer, purchase engineer, manufacturer, THE PROGRAM
installation contractor or maintenance engineer
a solid knowledge of tests to be carried out on a Topic 12.1 Topic 12.4
given piece of electrical equipment and FUNDAMENTALS OF TESTING TESTING OF ELECTRICAL EQUIPMENT 3
interpretation of results obtained is a necessity. Various types of tests Transformer testing
This module is designed to examine good industry Role of insulation in electrical equipment Cable testing during operation and fault
practice in performing the tests, testing of MV and detection
Insulation resistance measurement and
HV electrical equipment, various types of HV
interpretation Testing of alternators during maintenance
equipment encountered in industry, stage wise
testing performed on electrical equipment, testing Testing of other HV equipment including
Topic 12.2
equipment, good record keeping on tests protection tests, CT/VT testing
VARIOUS METHODS OF TESTING (PART 1)
conducted, national test labs and their importance
High potential tests Topic 12.5
in quality assurance, the role of standards on
Oil testing ORGANIZATIONAL ASPECTS OF TESTING
testing approach, test basis and interpretation of
results. TAN Delta Testing Testing for troubleshooting
Testing as an essential maintenance of
Examples are cited from various international Topic 12.3 electrical equipment
standards regarding the procedure for conducting VARIOUS METHODS OF TESTING (PART 2)
of tests and interpreting the test results. The need Test equipment for comprehensive testing
Partial Discharge (PD) Testing
for keeping proper records of tests conducted both Documentation of testing
in the initial stages and later during routine Impulse testing
Setting up a testing group in a large
maintenance is discussed. Some of the tests are Measuring of low resistances as part of organization
too complex to be performed on a routine basis or testing
may require specialized equipment which may
not be normally available to users in industries or
even manufacturers. This is where the services of
an independent and accredited test lab is useful.
The role of such labs is briefly discussed.
Overview
Reducing the energy costs at one's facility must
surely be one of the most effective and
achievable strategies for lowering operating
costs. This section gives you the practical tools
to identify and implement programs and projects
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to reduce energy consumption in the most
effective and practical ways. Topic 13.1 Topic 13.4
ENERGY SAVING STRATEGIES CASE STUDIES
You will be greatly surprised at the levels of
The concept of energy efficiency Case studies involving process
energy losses and poor efficiency of some of the
Energy efficiency in processes using fuel optimization for overall energy saving
devices in your facility that consume power
directly (Ex: Cogeneration, waste heat recovery)
when the facility is operational and also the
energy consumption of your facility when it is Alternative energy sources Case studies involving energy savings
not operational. Did you know that a typical through retrofitted equipment/appliances
Power systems environmental and
microwave oven consumes more electricity sustainable energy management policies Topic 13.5
power in the digital clock than it does heating and procedures ENERGY AUDITS
food? Both of these factors impose a huge cost
on your organization, considering that energy Topic 13.2 Basic principles of energy audits
bills are generally at least 20% of the running FORMS OF ENERGY AND THEIR USAGE Energy audit instruments
costs of a business. So reductions in these bills Main forms of energy Energy audit areas
can directly lead to better profits.
Electrical energy generation Financials and costings
This module covers fundamental principles of Electrical energy usage Procedure for conducting an energy audit
energy efficiency by way of looking for points of
wastage, assessment of the cost of energy Topic 13.3
usage and benefits accruing from improved ENERGY EFFICIENT PRACTICES
energy efficiency in the facility. This section also Energy efficient practices in electricity use
discusses how to quickly and effectively perform Lighting systems
an energy audit of your facility, demonstrating the
use of installed instrumentation as well as Energy efficient motors
measuring equipment deployed during the audit. VSDs for energy saving
PFC for energy savings
Energy efficiency in climate control
applications
Energy cost structures
Overview
Inadequate power quality is one of the main
reasons for unsatisfactory operation and failure
of electrical equipment. In this module, you will
learn what is meant by power quality and the
factors that make the power quality less than
perfect. It covers the various parameters that
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determine power quality, the impact of these
parameters when they go beyond specified Topic 14.1
limits. This module also discusses the different BASIC PRINCIPLES OF EARTHING AND
aspects of power quality and measures to be HARMONICS ISSUES
adopted to mitigate the effects of poor power Power quality overview
quality. Dealing with power interruptions
A reasonable definition of quality power can be: Voltage variations
Power made available at stipulated voltage and The role of earthing in maintaining power
frequency without distortion of waveform or loss quality
of symmetry and with minimum instances/
Surges and surge protection
duration of variations beyond the specified limits
or unscheduled interruptions. From this Electrical noise
definition, a few aspects would be clear. The first
Topic 14.2
is that it is generally accepted that any electrical
VOLTAGE ASYMMETRY AND HARMONICS
parameter cannot remain absolutely constant
and some variations will occur. So also, an Voltage asymmetry
unscheduled interruption is a possibility that Harmonics in power systems
has to be anticipated. What is therefore possible Harmonic effects and mitigation
is to accept the inevitable and plan for it. The
measures adopted for mitigation should depend Topic 14.3
upon the sensitivity of the connected equipment IDENTIFICATION AND TROUBLESHOOTING OF
to the disturbances and the demands of the POWER QUALITY ISSUES
process which is being supplied by a power System planning and installation
system. guidelines
Survey of power quality problems and
solutions
Power quality site study
Power quality from a utility perspective
Topic 14.4
CASE STUDIES
Power quality problems and solutions
case studies
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Overview
Power electronic circuits have revolutionized Topic 15.1 Advantages of using VSD for AC motors
almost every device that we use today from PCs to POWER ELECTRONICS CIRCUITS AND DEVICES PWM control variable speed AC motor drive
TVs, microwave ovens and heavy industrial drives. Basic principles of power electronic applications
Switch Mode Power Supplies (SMPS) and Variable circuits Application of VSD (focussing on starting,
Speed Drives (VSD) have thus become an Power electronic devices acceleration and braking)
important part of equipment design in all types of
Commutation in electronic circuits due to
industrial equipment and an understanding of the Topic 15.4
device-switching
different types and designs has become essential CONTROL AND PROTECTION OF VARIABLE SPEED
for reliable operation of complex equipment. Inverter circuits and their applications DRIVES
Variable speed drive technology is a cost effective Types and characteristics of switch mode Different control approaches for AC VSD
method to match driver speed to load demands power supplies used in power electronics
Open loop control by fixed V/F variation
and is an excellent opportunity to reduce operating equipment
costs and improve overall efficiencies in your Closed loop approach by sensorless
Comparison with linear regulators
application. vector control
Topic 15.2 Cascaded closed loop approach by field
This module gives you a fundamental under-
SWITCH MODE POWER SUPPLIES oriented flux vector control
standing of the basic components that form a
SMPS design and the installation, operation and Switch mode power supply design Protection requirements for drives
troubleshooting of variable speed drives. You will Input rectifier/filter section Selection and application of AC converters
understand how the selection of components Switching converter/transformer for Variable Speed Drive applications
affects the different performance parameters and
Output rectifier/filter Topic 15.5
operation of the SMPS. Typical practical
applications of VSDs in process control and Switch mode power control and stability EMI ISSUES OF VARIABLE SPEED DRIVES AND
materials handling, such as those for pumping, Controller principles/protections CONTROL
ventilation, conveyers, compressors and hoists Control methods and stability Converters used for VSD and their impact
are covered in detail. It also covers the basic setup on the power supply Electromagnetic
of parameters, control wiring and safety Topic 15.3 Compatibility (EMC) issues of PWM type
precautions in installing a VSD. The various drive VARIABLE SPEED DRIVES FOR MOTOR SPEED Variable Speed Drives
features such as operating modes, braking types, CONTROL Mitigating EMI issues arising from VSD
automatic restart and many others are discussed Principles of motor speed control equipment
in detail. The module covers the four basic (DC and AC motor applications)
requirements for a VSD to function properly with TROUBLESHOOTING OF VSDs
Review of AC motors-types and
emphasis on typical controller faults, their causes Good practice in VSD installation
construction
and how they can be repaired. Even though the
AC motor theory and performance Testing of VSDs
focus is on the direct application of this technology,
you will gain a thorough understanding of the characteristics Troubleshooting of VSDs
problems that can be introduced by SMPSs and
VSDs such as ripple, harmonics, electrostatic
discharge and EMC/EMI problems.
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