Program Description

This course provides a specialized focus on power system modeling and fault analysis supported with realistic industry test cases. The course stands out for its hands-on ETAP demonstrations, which is an industrial software used in power grid sectors, providing learners with practical skills in the field of power system design and analysis. Additionally, it touches upon the various details involved in the modeling of power system components and short circuit studies, catering to real time scenarios and case studies. This course offers a unique blend of theoretical insights and hands-on applications, equipping you with the tools to excel in this dynamic field.

Course Objectives

  • Develop a comprehensive understanding of the structure and nature of an electrical grid system, issues faced in grid operations and types of grid interconnections.
  • Develop the per unit impedance and reactance diagram from a given single line diagram of a power system network.
  • Model the various power system components namely generator, transformers, and transmission lines for equivalent circuit representation for further analysis and investigation.
  • Perform the analysis of power system when subjected to symmetrical or unsymmetrical faults based on Thevenin’s circuit representation and as a outcome design as suitable protection scheme by sizing the Circuit Breaker and Fuse.
  • Elucidate the concept of symmetrical component transformation in unsymmetrical fault analysis.

Key Highlights

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Indian and Global Power Grid Scenario

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Modelling of Power System Components

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Per-Unit Analysis and their Benefits

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Symmetrical and Unsymmetrical Fault Analysis using different techniques

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Concept of Symmetrical Component Transformation in Unsymmetrical Fault Analysis

Course enrollment data

Learning Format

Online

Duration

4 units

Certified by

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

Program Fee

Rs. 1900/- Inclusive of Tax

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Program Description

Education Qualification

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

Suggested Prerequisites

Fundamental knowledge of electrical engineering principles, including knowledge of circuit analysis, transmission and distribution of electrical power

Teaching Hours

10

Lead Faculty

Dr. S Kalyani

Subject Matter Expert, L&T EduTech.

With an extensive professional tenure spanning two decades, she has garnered invaluable expertise in both the industrial and academic domains. Dr. S.Kalyani's focal areas of specialization encompass electrical power systems, machine learning, artificial intelligence, renewable energy and smart grid technologies. Her distinguished career is underscored by a profound dedication to research and development, exemplified by the publication of 36 research articles in referred SCI/Scopus Indexed journals and 54 in esteemed international conferences. She is a recognized supervisor of Anna University and has produced 5 Ph.D. scholars. Additionally, she holds two copyrights and five patents, a testament to her innovative contributions to the field and also involved in industry consultancy works. She is bestowed with awards for “Outstanding Faculty in Electrical Engineering” and “Inspiring Research Supervisor Award”.

Dr. Deva Brinda, Subject Matter Expert in Electrical Engineering- L&T EduTech has a total of 22 years of experience in Industry and Academics

Learning Schedule

Power System Analysis, Various studies, History, Evolution and Challenges faced by Indian Power Sector, Layout of electrical grid system with voltage levels, Issues in Grid operations, Types of Grid Interconnections, HVDC and HVAC Link, Key components of Power System, Single Line Diagram, Standard Symbols used in component representation, Concept of Real, Reactive and Apparent power, Existing power system versus modern power system.

Definition of per unit value, Merits and Demerits of Per Unit system, Per Unit Computation for Single-Phase and Three-Phase system, Expressions for Base Current and Base Impedance, Characteristics of Three-Phase Balanced / Unbalanced Star Connected and Delta Connected Load, Change of Base, Equivalent circuit modeling of Power System Components (Generators, Transformers, Transmission Lines and Load), Procedure for construction of Impedance and Reactance Diagram with valid assumptions, Numerical problems.

Faults in Electrical Power System, Causes and Effects of Short Circuit, Concept of Symmetrical Components, Sequence Impedance and Sequence Network of Generators, Transformers, Transmission Lines and Loads, Construction of Sequence Networks from Single Line Diagram, Short circuit capacity and effective short circuit ratio, Circuit Breaker selection and sizing, Fuse rating selection, Analysis of Three-Phase Balanced Faults in a Synchronous Machine - Unloaded and Loaded Case, Current limiting reactors, Numerical Problems, Case study with ETAP simulation.

Introduction to unsymmetrical faults in power systems, causes and effects, Significance of operator ‘a’ in symmetrical component transformation, Analysis of SLG, LL and LLG fault with boundary conditions, computation of fault current and fault level, interconnection of sequence networks in each fault case, Case Study on Fault Analysis of a Realistic Power System Model, Series or Open circuit faults, Analysis of One open conductor fault, Numerical Problems, Case study with ETAP simulation.



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