This Fundamentals of Overhead Distribution Systems training course provides participants with both theoretical knowledge and practical skills related to overhead transmission lines. It integrates theory with hands-on practice, covering standards, codes, and regulations essential to understanding overhead towers, poles, terminations, wiring, and connections.
Overhead transmission lines are critical to power system operations and analysis, particularly as power grids expand. Optimizing design is crucial for efficient and sustainable grid development. This training course explores essential steps and strategies for effective overhead design, planning, and operation, offering industry professionals valuable insights and key takeaways. Emphasizing an integrated design approach, the curriculum addresses infrastructure needs, safety protocols, and sustainability considerations. By taking a holistic perspective, engineers can enhance design efficiency, reduce construction costs, and achieve long-term operational success.
This Energy Training Centre training course will highlight:
- The operation parameters and design criteria
- Overhead categories and material breakdown
- Overhead efficiency and applications
- Overhead testing and commissioning
- Real projects and examples
By the end of this Fundamentals of Overhead Distribution Systems, the participant will be able to:
- Conceptualize and deal with specific and complex issues and problems in the field of overhead lines
- Provide a basic practical familiarity with overhead lines used in the electrical power systems
- Review overhead lines technology and systems
- Examine the basics of overhead lines design and construction
- Discuss the design, operation and maintenance of solid dielectric overhead lines
The training course aims to equip participants with the knowledge and skills necessary to design and manage overhead lines effectively. Each session is designed to address individual professional requirements related to the topic, fostering open discussions to address challenges and questions.
The training methodology includes pre-tests and post-tests, utilizing a variety of learning approaches such as lectures, case studies, and self-assessment questionnaires. Furthermore, the course features interactive presentations and open discussion forums to encourage collaborative learning and deeper understanding.
This Fundamentals of Overhead Distribution Systems training course should benefit the organization by enhancing their employees' capabilities in technical, safety, and operational outcomes. These improvements are achieved through specialized training and qualifications that contribute to enhanced performance and proficiency within the organization. Resulting to:
- Increased safety measures and levels
- Maximized quality of operation
- Enhanced productivity
- Compliance to codes and standards
- Avoidance of penalties from utilities
Participants in this Fundamentals of Overhead Distribution Systems training course will acquire knowledge of the optimal methods for designing and operating overhead lines, gaining familiarity with their characteristics and cable design. Through this training course, they should:
- Reduce personal safety hazards
- Minimize operational losses
- Adhere to regulations
- Minimize administrative penalties
- Increase skills and qualifications
This Fundamentals of Overhead Distribution Systems training course is suitable to a wide range of professionals but will greatly benefit:
- Electrical managers
- Electrical engineers
- MV Engineers/Technicians
- Protection Engineers/ Technicians
- Electrical Planners
Day One: Introduction to Overhead Lines
- Introduction to overhead lines equipment types and applications
- Single line diagram
- Balance of power
- Grid interconnection and POI
- Overhead codes, regulation and standards
Two: Overhead Lines
- Overhead lines theory and construction
- Electrical characteristics and modeling
- Categories of conductivity and insulation levels
- Voltage regulation, and power loading
- Operational parameters
Day Three: Operation and Maintenance of Overhead Lines
- Overhead lines locating and marking
- Protection of operations
- Overhead lines replacement
- Testing and performance evaluation
- Troubleshooting
Day Four: Overhead Lines Performance
- Short/Medium OV TL
- Long distributed OV TL
- Grid impact study
- Protection of OH TL
- Loading conditions
- Stability study
Day Five: Overhead Lines Ampacity
- Problem statement
- Thermal circuit model
- Temperature limitations (Conductor)
- Grounding & lightning considerations
- Losses and regulation
- Emergency calculations
