Course Description

This course provides an in-depth exploration of substation design, covering all critical aspects from planning to implementation. You will gain a thorough understanding of substation components, layout, and design principles, including protection systems and automation technologies. The course includes practical exercises and real-world projects to equip you with the skills needed for effective substation design and management.

What You Will Learn

• Master substation design from planning to implementation.
• Understand electrical engineering fundamentals and power distribution.
• Design and configure substation layouts and components.
• Implement protection systems and automation technologies.
• Explore safety standards and best practices for substation operations.
• Work on real-world projects like transformer stations and control systems.
• Gain hands-on experience with industry tools and technologies.

Course Curriculum

Introduction to Substation Design

• Introduction
• Substation Design Introduction
• Substation Elements
• Substation Architecture Layout
• Components of Substation
• Substation CBIT
• Substation BSLP
• Substation Design_Single Line Diagram
• Development of Substation SLD

Substation Design and Components

• About Relays
• High Voltage Circuit Breakers
• Instrument Transformers
• Solid State Relay
• Description and Working of Outdoor Switchgear
• Lightning Arrestor
• GIS System
• Earthing System Synopsis
• Electric Bus Bars Arrangement and Its Types
• SCADA

Transformers and Cables

• About Transformers
• Transformer Sizing
• LV Transformer Output Requirement Calculation
• Underground Cables
• Gas Pressure Cable
• Types of Aluminium Conductors
• Insulators

Design Calculations

• Current Transformer Sizing Calculation
• Short Circuit Calculation for 33KV Post Insulator
• Short Circuit Calculation of Cantilever
• Sizing Calculations
• Calculating Isolator Disconnector Ratings
• Calculating Select MV HT Switchgear
• VT Accuracy Class

Substation Protection and Analysis

• Substation Protection Basics
• Analysis of Switchgear Options for Substation Layout Design
• Medium Voltage Circuit Breakers
• Development of Specifications for Turnkey Substation Projects
• Technical Specification of 33/11KV Substation

Real-Time Tasks

• Develop specifications for turnkey substation projects.
• Create a substation single line diagram.
• Analyze equipment sizing and design for 33/11kV substations.
• Evaluate switchgear alternatives for substation layout planning.
• Assess equipment sizing and design for 33/11kV systems.
• Develop specifications for turnkey substation.