This course provides delegates with a fundamental understanding of transient phenomena common to electric power systems. The material is especially suited for those who simulate transients with tools such as EMTP, those who analyze waveforms from transient recorders, those who conduct failure analysis, and those who design and specify transmission and distribution systems and equipment.

The main objective of this course is to improve the participant’s understanding of power system transient and overvoltage events such as faults, switching and lightning surges. The participant will exit the course with greater ability to analyze waveforms from EMTP type simulations or from transient recorders. The participant will also have a stronger understanding of insulation coordination and surge arrester applications.

The course is structured for electrical engineers that have some familiarity with electric power system analysis. Prior experience with transients is not necessary.

Day 1

• Rated Voltage Stresses
• Overvoltages from Faults and Ferranti rise
• Backfeeding
• First Order Transients
• Second Order Transients

 Day 2

• Capacitor Switching
• Circuit Breaker Transient Recovery Voltage
• Fault Current Asymmetry
• Transformer Inrush currents
• Temporary Overvoltages
• Ferroresonance
• Blackstart

Day 3

• Traveling Waves
• Switching Surges from Line Energizing
• Lightning Surges on Transmission Lines

 Day 4

• Surge Arrester Behavior
• Surge Arrester Construction
• Surge Arrester Applications

 Day 5

• Protective Margins and Insulation Coordination

A variety of methodologies will be used during the course that includes:

·         (30%) Based on Case Studies

·         (30%) Techniques 

·         (30%) Role Play

·         (10%) Concepts

·         Pre-test and Post-test

·         Variety of Learning Methods

·         Lectures

·         Case Studies and Self Questionaires

·         Group Work

·         Discussion

·         Presentation

This rate includes participant’s manual, Hand-Outs, buffet lunch, coffee/tea on arrival, morning & afternoon of each day.

Daily Course Timings:

    08:00 - 08:20       Morning Coffee / Tea

    08:20 - 10:00       First Session

    10:00 - 10:20       Coffee / Tea / Snacks

    10:20 - 12:20       Second Session

    12:20 - 13:30       Lunch Break & Prayer Break

    13:30 - 15:00       Last Session