Course Details

This course is appropriate for a wide range of professionals but not limited to:

• Utility Technicians and Operators
• Junior Electrical Engineers
• Commercial and Regulatory Staff
• Energy Analysts and Consultants
• Maintenance and Facility Engineers

• Expert-led sessions with dynamic visual aids
• Comprehensive course manual to support practical application and reinforcement
• Interactive discussions addressing participants’ real-world projects and challenges
• Insightful case studies and proven best practices to enhance learning

By the end of this course, participants should be able to:

• Describe the fundamental working principles of major power generation technologies.
• Differentiate between the functions and components of transmission and distribution systems.
• Explain the importance of voltage control and reactive power in system stability.
• Read and interpret basic single-line diagrams of power system components.
• Recognize the main challenges related to system losses, reliability, and power quality.
• Understand the basic role of grid control centers in system operation.

DAY 1

Fundamentals of Power Generation

• Welcome and Introduction
• Pre-test
• Overview of Energy Sources (Fossil, Nuclear, Hydro, Renewable)
• Basic Principles of AC Generator Operation and Construction
• Introduction to Synchronous Generators and Grid Synchronization
• Power Plant Components and Auxiliary Systems
• Understanding Power Output and Efficiency

DAY 2

Transmission System Architecture

• The Need for High Voltage Transmission
• Components of the Transmission Line (Conductors, Insulators, Structures)
• Transmission Voltage Levels and System Configurations
• Concepts of Real Power Flow and System Losses
• Introduction to Transmission Substations and Equipment
• AC vs. DC Transmission Fundamentals

DAY 3

Distribution System Mechanics and Components

• Function and Structure of the Electrical Distribution Network
• Primary and Secondary Distribution Systems
• Types of Distribution Substation Equipment and Layouts
• Distribution Transformers: Types, Connections, and Loading
• Fuses, Reclosers, and Sectionalizers in Distribution Protection
• Underground vs. Overhead Distribution Systems

DAY 4

System Operation and Reliability

• Basic Principles of Grid Control and Load Dispatch
• Load Forecasting and Economic Operation Overview
• Importance of Voltage Control and Reactive Power Management
• System Reliability Concepts and Indices (SAIDI, SAIFI)
• Introduction to Power Quality Issues (Harmonics, Sags, Swells)
• Basics of SCADA and Energy Management Systems (EMS)

DAY 5

Safety, Economics, and Future Trends

• Essential Power System Safety Rules and Procedures
• The Role of Grounding in Power System Protection
• Overview of Power System Planning and Expansion
• Introduction to Smart Grid Technologies
• Energy Storage Integration into the Grid
• Post-test
• Certificate ceremony