Electrical Substation Design Course from Basic to Advanced

What is substation design?

Substation design is the process of planning and creating the layout, specifications, and operational protocols for electrical substations. These substations are critical nodes in the power distribution network, transforming voltage levels and ensuring the efficient and reliable delivery of electricity from generation sources to consumers. The design process involves selecting appropriate electrical components, such as transformers, circuit breakers, and switchgear, and configuring them to work together seamlessly. It also includes considerations for safety, environmental impact, and regulatory compliance. Effective substation design ensures the stability and resilience of the power grid, accommodating current demands and future growth.

What student will be able to do after this course?

After completing the Substation Design course, students will be equipped with the skills to design and implement electrical substations. They will gain proficiency in understanding substation components, layout planning, and safety protocols. Students will be able to perform load calculations, select appropriate equipment, and ensure compliance with industry standards. Additionally, they will develop the capability to troubleshoot and maintain substation systems, making them valuable assets in the power and energy sector

Course Outline:

Module 1- Basic of Electrical Engineering

• Codes & Standards

• Single phase system and Poly phase system and their importance

• Power generation, Transmission, Distribution and utilization

• Power Factor correction and Improvement methods

• Star & Delta in 3-Ph system

Module 2- Circuit Breaker Selection and Sizing

• Breaker classification based on voltage level

• Arc Quenching Phenomena

• Operating Mechanisms of Circuit breaker

• Preparation of Breaker control schematic

• Rating of Circuit breaker

Module 3- Instrument Transformer Selection and Sizing

• Current Transformer

• Difference between conventional transformer and current transformer

• Equivalent Circuit of CT

• Errors of CT

• CT Core classification (Metering and Protection class)

• CT Sizing calculation

• Voltage Transformer

• Difference between conventional transformer and Voltage transformer

• Ratio and Phase error of VT

• VT Core classification (Metering and Protection class)

• VT Sizing calculation

Module 4- Electrical Protection System

• Induction

• Relay Technology

• Relay Characteristics

• Types of relays and application

• Relay Coordination

Module 5- Substation / Switchyard Design

• Introduction and types of substations

• Selection and sizing of Equipments

• Bus bar arrangements

• Substation Clearances

• SLD and Layout preparation for 132/33kV Substation

Module 6- Switchyard Earthing / Substation Earth mat design

• Requirement of Earthing in Industrial Plants

• Substation Earth mat design Calculation as per IEEE-80

• Earthing Installations Details

• Types of Earthing Details

• Substation Earth mat layout preparation

  
  

Module 7- Substation and Switchyard  Lightning Design

• Risk Assessment as per IEC 62305-2

• Different Types of Lightning Protection Methodology

• Lightning Protection Design as per IEC 62305

• Introduction to Surge Protection Devices as per IEC 62305-4