The reliable supply of electrical power is the backbone of industrial growth, economic stability, and modern living. With increasing demand, integration of renewable energy, and rising complexity of interconnected networks, the operation and maintenance of power grids have become more critical than ever. It is even more so in the industrial sector especially oil and gas platform, FPSOs, Flow Station, LNG, Refineries, etc, where Electric power is critical to all operations.
This course is designed to provide participants with the knowledge and practical skills necessary to manage the generation, synchronization, protection, load sharing, load shedding and maintenance of power grid systems. It bridges theoretical foundations with hands-on practices, preparing engineers, operators, and technicians to address the challenges of grid reliability, stability, and safety.
Through structured modules, real-world case studies, and Live practical simulations, participants will gain the confidence to handle routine operations as well as emergency situations. The course emphasizes industry best practices and modern trends to ensure that trainees are equipped for today’s power grid challenges and tomorrow’s innovations.
Key Learning Areas
- Fundamentals of power generation and grid structure.
- Generator synchronization principles and practical procedures.
- Power system protection schemes for generators, transformers, and transmission lines.
- Techniques for load sharing among parallel generators and control systems.
- Load shedding methods for maintaining system stability during disturbances.
- Power grid maintenance (Transformer, breaker, etc)
- Case studies on grid failures, blackouts, and restoration strategies.
Learning Outcomes
By the end of the course, participants will be able to:
- Explain the operational requirements of power generation within a grid.
- Perform and supervise synchronization of multiple generators safely.
- Understand and apply power system protection principles.
- Manage active and reactive power sharing among generators.
- Implement effective load shedding strategies to prevent grid collapse.
- Analyze real-world case studies and propose corrective actions.
- maintain key power grid equipment such as air breakers, power Transformers etc.
Target Audience
- Power plant and grid operators
- Electrical engineers and technicians
- Maintenance and protection staff
- Utility managers and supervisors
- Anyone involved in power system operation and reliability
Training Methodology
- Classroom lectures with diagrams and schematics
- Practical demonstration with our world class Power grid operation and maintenance lab
- Interactive discussions and Q&A
- Simulation of synchronization and load shedding scenarios
- Case studies from real-world grid operations
- Practical assignments and assessments
Module 1 – Power Generation & Grid Fundamentals
- Overview of Power System (Generation, Transmission, Distribution)
- Types of Power Generation (Thermal, Hydro, Gas, Renewable, Nuclear)
- Basics of Electrical Power: Real, Reactive, Apparent Power
- Power Plant Operation & Control Parameters (voltage, frequency, power factor)
Module 2 – Generator Synchronization
- Conditions for Synchronization (Voltage, Frequency, Phase Sequence, Phase Angle)
- Synchronizing Equipment (Synchroscope, Automatic Synchronizers)
- Parallel Operation of Generators
- Practical Issues in Synchronization (hunting, circulating current, stability)
Module 3 – Protection Systems
- Principles of Power System Protection
- Generator Protection (overcurrent, differential, reverse power, loss of excitation)
- Transformer Protection (Buchholz relay, differential, overtemperature)
- Transmission Line Protection (distance relays, overcurrent, pilot protection)
- Protection Coordination and Selectivity
Module 4 – Load Sharing & Load Shedding
- Concept of Load Sharing in Parallel Generators
- Active and Reactive Power Sharing (governor control, AVR control)
- Automatic Load Sharing Systems (droop vs isochronous control)
- Load Shedding Schemes (frequency-based, under-voltage, priority-based)
- Blackstart & Restoration Procedures
Module 5 – Power grid maintenance, Case Studies & Practical Applications
- Practical Troubleshooting and maintenance of Power Transformer, Air circuit breaker, etc.
- Case Study: Generator Synchronization Failure
- Case Study: Load Shedding During System Disturbances
- Hands-On Simulation (SCADA/Factory I/O/PowerWorld examples)
- Grid Reliability Improvement Strategies
- Final Q&A and Assessment
Course duration: 40hrs
Three Weeks
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