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Substation Power Engineering Fundamentals

Configurations, Types, Components and Equipment of a Power Substation

Course Overview

This Substation Power Engineering Fundamentals training course explores the types, characteristics, components and protection for electrical power substations. Power substations can be distinctly classified into two main categories one is outdoor, usually the air insulated substation (AIS) and the indoor gas insulated substation (GIS). Both substations have similar equipment and components, although the design of these equipment may differ. 

The main feature of the power substation is the type of transformers, they are visible in the transmission and distribution substations. The substation includes the overcurrent protection devices, the circuit breakers, the disconnector switches, instrument transformers including the lightning and surge protection devices. Progressively many new electrical installations are opting for the indoor gas insulated substation due to its safe, secure and reliable performance. In this digital age there is also a shift to futuristic digital substation complimented by state-of-the-art equipment.  

This Energy Training Centre training course will highlight: 

  • The construction and characteristics of the air insulated substation and (AIS) the gas insulated substation (GIS)
  • The operations of the various equipment in the power substations
  • Fundamental and merits of gas insulated substation 
  • Substation protection devices and equipment
  • Futureproof digital substation 

Course Objectives

At the end of this Substation Power Engineering Fundamentals training course, you will learn to:  

  • Understand the types of power substations
  • Explain the operations of the air insulated substation (AIS)
  • Analyse the merits of the gas insulated substation (GIS)
  • Comprehend the importance of overcurrent protection devices
  • Anticipating the future digital substation 

Training Methodology

This Substation Power Engineering Fundamentals training course will ensure that participants will receive thorough training on the subjects covered by the course outline with the instructor utilizing a variety of proven adult learning teaching and facilitation techniques. Each participant will receive a copy of the comprehensive seminar notes. The presenter will outline and discuss the topics using computer displays, videos and power point presentation. 

Who Should Attend

The operations and maintenance staff will be able to comprehend the types, construction, operations, function of the power substations. This will enable them to optimize their skill sets to ensure safe and secure transmission and distribution grids. 

This Substation Power Engineering Fundamentals training course is suitable to a wide range of professionals but will greatly benefit: 

  • Electrical engineers
  • Maintenance technicians
  • Electrical supervisors
  • Engineering professionals
  • Managers of the electrical engineering department

Course Curriculum

  • Classifications, types, layout and perimeters of substations 
  • Main functions and roles of substations in power distribution
  • Design and single line diagram of substations
  • Overview of air insulated substation (AIS) and gas insulated substation (GIS)
  • Switchgears installed in substations
  • Substation busbar configurations
  • Characteristics and operations of the transformers
  • Overcurrent protection devices, namely the circuit breakers
  • Merits and types of instrument transformers
  • Disconnectors, isolators and busbars
  • Benefits overhead transmission lines verses underground transmission lines
  • Grounding, lightning and surge protection systems
  • Components and merits of air insulated substation
  • Air insulated substation layout
  • Applications of the air insulated substations
  • Characteristics of the low voltage air insulated distribution substation
  • Operations of the medium and high voltage air insulated substation
  • Overhead transmission lines from the air insulated substation
  • Concepts of gas insulated substation (GIS)
  • Characteristics of a gas insulated substation with SF6 gas
  • Main components of a gas insulated substation
  • Special features of a gas insulated substation including eco-friendly gas, non-conventional instrument transformer and monitoring
  • State-of-the-art clean air vacuum circuit breaker for gas insulated substation
  • Testing instruments relevant to the gas insulated substation
  • Overview of the digital substation 
  • Characteristics and advantages of a digital substation
  • Digital grounding system
  • Intelligent protection relays 
  • Digital smart transformer
  • Wrap-up session

Certificates Awarded

Certificate of Completion

After successfully completing this training course, participants will be awarded The Energy Training Centre Certificate of Completion — a respected validation of their dedication to continuous learning and professional excellence. This certificate signifies that participants have gained the essential knowledge and skills required to make a measurable impact in their field.

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Upon successful completion of the training course, you will receive The Energy Training Centre Certificate of Completion with corresponding learning hours.

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Our standard course duration for our classroom programmes is 6 hours per day while our online session is 5 hours per day.

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Our commitment lies in continuously refining and expanding our training course offerings to align with evolving industry landscapes. We encourage individuals to explore our website or engage with our dedicated support team for the latest information on available courses, ensuring access to the most pertinent and current educational resources.

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  • ILM (ID# 002398B) – This certification indicates that our training programmes meet high standards for leadership and management development, ensuring that they are designed to enhance participants’ skills in these critical areas.
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