Electric System Operations
(1.5 days)
Explore the operational side of power delivery systems and the elements that work together to provide electric power to customers. Learn how electricity is produced, the path it takes as it travels to the customer, and the various equipment involved in the stages of power flow. Delve into the intricate details of electric system operations, covering the principles, tools, and practices involved in the reliable and efficient management of electric power systems. Participants will gain insights into the role of system operators, grid control, and real-time decision-making.
This class benefits:
anyone new to the electric power industry seeking basic understanding of the equipment used to generate, transport, and deliver electricity;
those with limited or specialized experience seeking to broaden their overall industry knowledge;
other personnel seeking an overview of the electric power delivery process
Subjects
٠Overview of electric power system operations
٠Electric Systems History and Development
٠Basic Electrical Concepts and Electric Circuits
٠Generators and Generation Fuel Technologies
٠Transmission Systems
٠Transformation and Substations
٠Distributed Generation and Energy Storage
٠Distribution Systems and Types
٠Feeder Protection and Metering
٠System Operations and Control
Equipment
٠SCADA (Supervisory Control and Data Acquisition) systems
٠Data Types and Transmission
٠Role of system operators
٠Control room operations
٠Real-time monitoring of the grid
٠Voltage control and stability
٠Contingency analysis and mitigation
٠Load forecasting techniques
٠Generation scheduling
٠Economic dispatch
٠Integration of renewable energy sources
٠Peak load management strategies
٠Congestion management
٠Demand response programs
٠Grid disturbances and blackout scenarios
٠Emergency response protocols
٠Restoration procedures
٠Factors influencing grid reliability
٠Strategies for outage prevention and recovery
٠Grid modernization initiatives
٠Smart grid technologies
٠Integration of artificial intelligence in operations
٠Electrification trends and challenges