Power System Electro-Magnetic Transients (EMT) Simulation

The course requires background knowledge of basic circuit theory and calculus, preferably a B.Sc. in electrical engineering.

The target audience for this course are those electrical engineers who have an interest in the following subjects:

• Power System Modeling and Simulation
• Power System Analysis
• Power System Protection and Coordination

• This Course Includes Our Latest Electrical Transformer Digital Handbook!! (Value $20)
• $100 Coupon Toward Any Future Electricity Forum Event (Restrictions Apply)
• 1.2 Continuing Education Unit (CEU) Credits (12 Professional Development Hours)
• FREE Magazine Subscription (Value $50.00)
• Course Materials In Paper Format

Power Systems Electro-Magnetic Transients (EMT) Simulation

Day One

Session 1: Introduction

• What is Simulation
• Simulation platforms (Pen and paper, slide rule, TNA and computer algorithms)
• Differences between steady state, short circuit and transient analysis
• History and application of EMT simulations
• Widely used EMT simulation tools

Session 2: Basic Circuit Theory

• Lumped and distributed parameter circuits
• Reference directions
• KCL: Kirchhhoff’s Current Law
• KVL: Kirchholff’s Voltage Law
• Wavelength and dimension of the circuit
• Circuit elements, resistors, capacitors and inductors
• Independent sources
• Thevenin and Norton equivalent circuits
• Power and energy
• Physical component versus circuit elements

Session 3: Basics of Simulation Algorithms

• Nodal analysis of DC circuit
• Discretisation of R, L, C elements (EMT models of R, L, C)
• Network solution with nodal analysis
• Simulation time step, accuracy and numerical stability
• Simulation examples 

Session 4: Modelling of Transformers

• Introduction
• Ideal  transformer model
• Linear transformer model
• Saturation and hysteresis

Session 5: Analysis of Transformer In-rush Currents

• Mechanism of In-rush Currents
• Simulation examples

Session 6: Analysis of Transformer Ferroresonance

• Mechanism of ferroresonance
• Simulation examples

Day Two

Session 7: Simulation of Power Transmission Lines

• Introduction to transmission line theory
• Travelling wave transmission line model
• Simulation of travelling waves on long lines
• Ferranti effects in long transmission lines
• Frequency dependent transmission line models

Session 8: Control and Protection

• Introduction
• Transient  Analysis of Control Systems(TACS)
• Modelling of transducers, CT, PT and CVT
• Modelling of protective devices

Session 9: Short Circuit Analysis

• Modelling of circuit breakers and faults
• Simulation examples: temporary overvoltages
• Modeling of faults in a power system
• Simulation examples: balanced and un-balanced faults

Session10: Rectifiers and Inverters

• Modelling of diodes and thyristor
• Modelling of single phase half wave and full wave rectifiers
• Modelling of three phase rectifiers and inverters

Session 11: Real Time Digital Simulation of Power Systems

• Real time and Non-real time simulation
• Real time simulation platforms
• Relay testing with real time simulators
• Control system testing with real time simulators
• Session 6: Practice, Questions and Answers

COURSE SCHEDULE:

Both days:

Start: 10 a.m. Eastern Time
Finish: 4:30 p.m. Eastern Time

The registration fee to attend this live online training course is $599 + GST/HST.

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Successful completion of this course qualifies delegates to receive a certificate of course completion with indicated CEUs.

CEUs are granted by the Engineering Institute of Canada. One CEU is equivalent to 10 professional development hours of instruction.

This course earns 1.2 CEUs.