Program Description

This tailor-made certificate course on ‘A Practical Approach to MV Substation Design – Part A’ is curated by the Subject Matter Experts and practitioners of L&T and is structured pragmatically to help the learner understand the industry practices in carrying out the engineering for substations and selection of various substation equipment in accordance with Indian & International Standards. In addition, it covers the electrical safety rules, safe operating procedures and an overview of maintenance practices to give a holistic understanding of the subject. This course opens up opportunities for the learners to become/excel as an Electrical Design Engineer, Construction and Planning Engineer.

This course gives the learners insights about:

  • Substation, its types and components
  • Substation configuration for different scenarios
  • Transformers, its types and installation
  • Complete knowhow of LV and MV Switchgear and its components
  • Basics of Protection system
  • Station AC/DC Aux Power syst

Course Objectives:

  • Learners will be able to understand what a substation is, what are the different types of substations, and the different components that constitute a substation.
  • Learners will be able to understand the various factors which influence substation design like altitude, wind, ambient temperature, seismic area etc.
  • Learners will be able to understand the role of industry practices and domestic / international standards.
  • Learners will be able get an overview of the various types of transformers and their applications.
  • Learners will be able to understand transformer configurations used in industry.
  • Learners will be able to understand various types of LV switchgear used across industries with their typical applications. 
  • Learners will be able to understand the safety features typically employed.
  • Learners will be able to understand the standard control system components & its applications like PB, control TNC switch, selector switch, time delay relays indicating lamps, terminal blocks.
  • Learners will be made familiar with the various types of auxiliary loads required for the functioning of a substation.
  • Learners will be made familiar with Transformer Sizing with case study

Key Highlights

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Substation, its types and components

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Substation configuration for different scenarios

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Transformers, its types and installation

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Complete knowhow of LV and MV Switchgear and its components

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Basics of Protection system

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Station AC/DC Aux Power system

Course enrollment data

Learning Format

Online

Duration

6 Units

Certified by

IITM Pravartak Technologies Foundation
Technology Innovation Hub (TIH) of IIT Madras and
L&T EduTech

Program Fee

₹1900 (inclusive of tax)

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Program Description

Education Qualification

Students pursuing Diploma / UG / PG Programs in Electrical & Electronics Engineering

Suggested Prerequisites

Basic knowledge on Electrical Engineering

Teaching Hours

14 hours

Lead Faculty

Mr. Harsh H U, Subject Matter Expert – Electrical & Electronics Engineering, L&T EduTech

Mr. Harsha who has an MTech in Electrical Engineering from BMSCE- Bangalore, is an expert with 12 years of diverse experience in academics, Electrical system design for MV-Substations, Buildings, and Renewable Energy Systems. As a Subject Matter Expert, he has crafted industry-focused content for online courses, emphasizing Substation Engineering and Design Concepts, Solar PV, Wind, and Storage Technology. Currently immersed in developing technical projects for upskilling programs, his work provides learners and aspiring engineers with a holistic view of the design of concepts in power generation and distribution systems. Mr. Harsh H U's commitment to design engineering shines through, offering a transformative learning experience where theoretical knowledge converges with practical.

Learning Schedule

• Substation Introduction and Classifications 
• 33kV Outdoor Substation - Configurations
• Busbar Types in Outdoor Switchyard
• Outdoor Substation - Equipment and Accessories 
• Indoor Substation - Overview
• Equipment Common for both Indoor and Outdoor Substations
• Auxiliary Equipment in a Substation
• Standards and Practices

• Factors Influencing Substation Design - Ambient Temperature
• Avoidance of use of Materials Known to Impact Environment
• Selection of Dielectric Strength for Electrical Equipment
• Testing of Electrical Equipment
• Power System Studies
• Concepts of Single Line Diagram
• Development of Single Line Diagram 

• Classification of Transformers
• Transformer Ratings
• Transformer Percentage Impedance and Losses
• Transformer General Arrangement
• Transformer Installation 

• Construction
• Functional Units
• Busbar Arrangements
• Safety Features & GA
• Classifications of MV Switchgear and Key Design Parameters
• MV Switchgear Construction - Switchgear Compartments
• MV Switchgear Construction - Busbars, Circuit Breakers & CT/VTs
• LV Compartment, Security Interlocks & General Arrangement
• Indoor MV SWGR

• Control Circuit Components -
• Measuring Devices
• Motor Control Schemes
• Trip Lockout, TCS and Anti-pumping Circuits
• Logic Schemes
• Control components & Laboratory simulation of DOL scheme.

• Categorization of Auxiliary Loads
• Sources of Auxiliary Power 
• Basics of AC/DC Auxiliary Power System & Sizing of Aux. Transformer 
• DC System Components
• Battery Types
• Battery Charging
• Construction Requirements of a Battery Room
• Battery Sizing & charger Sizing 
• DG Set Classification
• Specification and General Requirements
• Sizing of DG set



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