Substation Design

Master Substation planning, equipment selection, automation, protection, earthing, and hands-on real-time design & simulation tasks for 33/132/220 kV substations.

Learning Mode

Online

Real-Time Projects

Hands-On Practical Learning

Expert Mentorship

Guidance from Industry Experts

Career Support

Placement Assistance & Certification

About the Course

The Substation Design Course by SkillDzire covers everything from substation basics, equipment selection, layouts, earthing, protection & relays, automation, to advanced topics like HVDC, FACTS, power quality, and renewable integration. Gain hands-on experience with real-time substation design, simulation using ETAP/DIgSILENT, SCADA integration, and protection relay coordination for modern substations.

Comprehensive substation design concepts from 33 kV to 220 kV

Hands-on real-time design & simulation tasks with ETAP/DIgSILENT

Protection relays, SCADA integration & digital substation exposure

Industry-recognized SkillDzire certification & career guidance

Curriculum

Substation Basics

  • Types of Substations, Ratings, Purpose
  • Voltage Levels & Grid Role

Single Line Diagrams & Busbar

  • SLD Reading & Preparation
  • Busbar Configurations (Single, Double, Ring)
  • CT/PT Placement & Sizing

Substation Equipment

  • Transformers, Circuit Breakers, Isolators, CT/PT
  • Surge Arresters, Capacitor Banks
  • Switchgear Selection & Specifications

Layout & Civil Planning

  • General Arrangement & Equipment Layout
  • Cable Trenches, Roadways, Fencing
  • Civil Foundations & Structures

Earthing & Lightning Protection

  • Earthing System Design, Mesh/Mat Calculations
  • Lightning Protection & Risk Assessment

Protection & Relays

  • Protection Philosophy & Schemes
  • Overcurrent, Differential, Distance Relays
  • Relay Coordination & Setting

Substation Automation

  • SCADA, RTU, Communication Protocols
  • Bay Control Units, Substation HMI
  • IEC 61850, Automation Case Studies

Testing & Commissioning

  • Pre-commissioning Tests, FAT/SAT
  • Equipment Testing (Transformer, CB, CT/PT, etc.)
  • Commissioning Procedures & Checklists

Safety & Standards

  • Electrical Safety, PPE, Work Permits
  • IS/IEC/IEEE Standards for Substations
  • Fire Protection, Emergency Planning

Software Tools & Simulation

  • ETAP/DIALux/AutoCAD for SLD & Layouts
  • Protection Relay Setting Software
  • SCADA/Automation Simulations

Advanced Topics & Integration

  • Digital Substations, GIS, Condition Monitoring
  • Renewable Integration, Battery Storage, Microgrid
  • Substation Cybersecurity, Asset Management

Advanced Grounding Studies

  • Soil Resistivity, Step/Touch Voltage Mapping
  • Ground Enhancement, Corrosion Prevention

Arc Flash Analysis & Safety

  • Arc Flash Calculation, Mitigation Strategies

Insulation Coordination

  • Surge Withstand, BIL, Insulation Level Selection

HVDC & FACTS Equipment

  • HVDC Basics, FACTS Devices (SVC, STATCOM)

Power Quality & Harmonics

  • Harmonic Analysis, Power Quality Monitoring

Asset Life-Cycle Management

  • Predictive Maintenance, Digital Twins

Tendering, Contracts & Regulatory

  • Tender Documents, EPC Contracts, Clearances

Disaster Recovery & Restoration

  • Recovery Planning, Emergency Operation

O&M Best Practices

  • O&M Scheduling, Spare Management, Best Practices

Cost Estimation & Project Management

  • CAPEX/OPEX, Project Scheduling, Resource Planning

Utility-Specific Codes & Compliance

  • CEA, FERC/NERC, Utility Standards

Hands-On Real-Time Exposure Tasks

  • Design & Optimization of Busbars for High-Current Substations
  • Substation Earthing System & Lightning Protection with IEEE/IEC Standards
  • Development of Smart Substation Single Line Diagram (SLD)
  • Schematic Development of 33/11 kV Indoor & Outdoor Substations
  • Selection of HV Circuit Breakers Based on Transient Recovery Voltage (TRV) Studies
  • Design & Selection of Instrument Transformers (CTs & PTs) for Protection & Metering
  • Analysis of Switchgear Configurations for GIS vs AIS Substation Layouts
  • Transformer Selection, Loss Analysis, and Cooling System Design
  • Integration of Digital Protection Systems and SCADA in Substations
  • Renewable Energy Integration with Substation Design
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Projects You Will Work On

Busbar Design & Optimization

Design high-current busbars for 33/132/220 kV substations focusing on thermal performance and fault withstand.

Substation Earthing & Lightning Protection

Advanced earthing & lightning protection design using ETAP/DIgSILENT and IEEE/IEC standards.

Smart SLD Development

Create intelligent single line diagrams integrating SCADA, digital relays, and IoT monitoring.

Student Testimonials

"The Substation Design course gave me hands-on exposure to SCADA, relay coordination, and real-time design tasks. It boosted my confidence for industrial projects."

- Arjun Reddy

"I learned practical substation layout design, earthing, and protection systems through real-time projects. The mentors were very supportive."

- Priya Sharma

"SkillDzire’s Substation Design program helped me understand GIS vs AIS layouts and renewable integration. It’s very industry-relevant."

- Suresh Kumar