Analysis and Simulation of Power System Using PowerFactory software

Introduction :
This course is designed to achieve following objectives:
Acquainting the participants with tools and skills to enable them to use DIgSILENT power system analysis software.
Providing the participants ‎ with skills to perform load flow analysis of power system using DIgSILENT software.‎
Providing the participants ‎ with skills to perform fault analysis of power system using DIgSILENT software.‎
Enabling participants to understand the basic components of a protection system and how to model the protection system using DIgSILENT software.‎
Providing the participants with the necessary tools and skills to carry out relay co-ordination analysis for variety of protection schemes using DIgSILENT software.‎

Who Should Attend :
The short course is targeted at new electrical engineers, senior electrical engineers, and practicing electrical engineers who are involved in the area of electrical power engineering planning, operation, protection, or its relevant disciplines. However, the course should also be of interest to other electrical engineers who wish to develop their knowledge on using DIgSILENT power system analysis and simulation Software.

Course Modules and Topics :
This is a basic skeleton of the course contents. Participants will be given detailed notes and will be trained on using DIgSILENT PowerFactory in modelling and simulation of protection devices.
Module 1: Introduction to PowerFactory.
This module presents the Basic PowerFactory Concepts, The PowerFactory Project Environment, Projects, Network Model, Libraries, Study Cases, Types and Elements, General Handling of Data Input and Output, Graphical Editor, Creation of Scenario, Creation of Variances, Creation of Project Version, Rolling Back, Creation of Study Case, Working with the Database.
This is session includes exercises on Setting-up the Model of a small Power System, Creating a New Project, Import of Project Files (*.dz or *.pfd), Entering Grid Topology and Data.
Module 2: Load Flow Analysis in PowerFactory.
This module gives Introduction to Load-Flow Analysis with PowerFactory, Execution of Load-Flow Calculations, Documentation of Results and Input Data, Visualisation of Data and Results in the Single Line Diagram.
This is session includes exercises on Load-Flow Applications, Models of the most important Network Elements, and Navigating Inside the Project and Finding Data.
Module 3: Short Circuit Analysis in PowerFactory.
This module gives Calculation of Short Circuit Currents, Maximum and Minimum Fault Currents, Overview of Different Methods of Calculation, Types of Faults, ‎and Modeling Power System Networks using PowerFactory.
This is session includes exercises on Short-Circuit Analysis and Multiple Faults Analysis using PowerFactory Software.
Module 4: Protection Functions in PowerFactory.
This module presents the Protection Functions, DMT and IDMT, Fuses, Thermal Limit Curves of Transformers and Cables, Motor Starting Curves, Distance Protection, Mho Curves, Polygonal Curves, Directional, and Differential Protection System.
This is session includes exercises on Creating VTs and CTs, Creating Protection Devices, Overcurrent Protection, Creating Time-Overcurrent Diagrams, Coordination with Time-Overcurrent Diagrams, Defining Fuse Characteristics, Creating R-X Plots, Creating Time-Distance Diagrams, Setting-Up a Differential Protection System, Differential Protection for a Busbar.

Computer Applications :
DIgSILENT Power Factory simulation and analysis software will be used extensively during the course. This software is the leading high-end tool for applications in generation, transmission, distribution and industrial systems. It integrates smoothly into any GIS, DMS or EMS supporting open system standards and enables the user to carry out balanced and unbalanced power flow. It has many features including fault analysis, harmonics, frequency scans, stability, EMT simulations, protection simulation and co-ordination, reliability, Maintenance Schedules, static and dynamic voltage stability, power dispatch, state estimation, optimal capacitor placement, cable sizing, built-in automation interface, interfaces for GIS and SCADA integration, and PSS/E compatibility. Trainees will have hands on experience with the software and will be solving exercises using PowerFactory. All protection schemes including Overcurrent, Directional, Differential, and Distance protection schemes will be modelled and simulated using the software.

Course Instructor :
Graduated with First Class Honours B.Eng. degree in Electrical and Electronic Engineering from University of Manchester, UK in 1994. He received his MBA degree from Edinburgh Business School, UK, in 1998. He then completed his M.Sc. in Electrical Power Engineering from University of Manchester Institute for Science and Technology (UMIST), UK in 1999. He completed his Ph.D. degree in Electrical Engineering from University of Manchester, UK in 2001. He worked for 12 years in oil and gas industry in major companies including Petroleum Development Oman and Shell UK as Senior Project Manager. He then joined Sultan Qaboos University in August 2002 as faculty member in the Department of Electrical and Computer Engineering. In addition to his academic duties, in the department, he was appointed as the Assistant Dean for Industrial Training and Alumni in the College of Engineering in 2006. In 2010 he was appointed as the Dean of Oman Maritime College. He has founded a number of successful companies to serve the needs of power system in Oman and the GCC region. He is currently the chairman of Albanah Group of Companies delivering a wide range of products and services including power system simulation softwares, hardwares, consultancies and technical and managerial training. His areas of interest include Power System Modelling and Simulation, Power System Protection, High Voltage Engineering, Privatization of Electrical Supply Industry, and Project Management. He has extensive experience in delivering training courses to senior managers and experienced engineers in public and privates sectors' organisations in the areas of Project Management, Power System Protection, and Power System Economics.

Dates and Venue :
The course duration is one week. Dates will announced.
If a client needs the course in-house then arrangements can be made with administration.
Dates will then be mutually agreed.

Registration:
There are limited seats and attendants will be served on first come first served basis.
All registration details and fees are clearly given in the registration form.
The form can be downloaded from attachments of the links below.
For any query, please do not hesitate to contact us by email.
web@albanah.com