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Electrical Substation Design, Testing and Commissioning Procedure

Electrical Equipment, Design, Sizing and Earthing

Why Choose Electrical Substation Design, Testing and Commissioning Procedure Training Course?

Substations are the backbone of any power distribution system, playing a critical role in the safe and efficient transfer of electrical energy across transmission and distribution networks. This Electrical Substation Design Course provides a comprehensive overview of substation components, design principles, protection systems, testing procedures, and commissioning practices. Designed to meet the evolving needs of electrical engineers and technicians, the course combines theoretical fundamentals with practical applications for real-world substation projects.

Through this Substation Training Course, participants will explore the operation of transformers, circuit breakers, switches, and control systems. Emphasis is placed on advanced diagnostic testing techniques, predictive maintenance, and modern commissioning strategies. The course also addresses essential safety protocols, grounding systems, and statutory compliance requirements to minimize operational risk and enhance system reliability.

Participants will gain hands-on knowledge through case studies, technical workshops, and simulation-based exercises that reinforce each learning module. This Substation Commissioning Course is an ideal platform for professionals seeking to enhance their substation design expertise, improve maintenance outcomes, and ensure successful project execution from concept through commissioning.

What are the Goals?

By the end of this Substation Design Training Course, participants will be able to:

  • Design, install, and commission HV/MV substations in accordance with industry standards
  • Identify and understand substation components including transformers, breakers, relays, and protection systems
  • Apply overcurrent protection strategies for phase and earth faults with accurate grading intervals
  • Execute commissioning phases: pre-commissioning, cold/hot commissioning, performance testing, and plant acceptance
  • Perform essential testing procedures and engineering calculations for substation reliability
  • Illustrate the operation of medium-voltage switchgear and oil circuit breakers
  • Integrate safety and grounding considerations into planning, testing, and operation phases

Who is this Training Course for?

This Electrical Substation Design Course is ideal for:

professionals involved in the planning, design, operation, or maintenance of electrical substations. It is especially beneficial for:

  • Electrical engineers working in utility, industrial, or plant operations
  • Maintenance engineers and supervisors responsible for substation equipment
  • Consulting engineers and project planners involved in substation installations
  • Electric utility engineers overseeing transmission and distribution systems
  • Professionals seeking to upgrade their knowledge in commissioning and testing substation assets

How will this Training Course be Presented?

This Substation Commissioning Course will utilize a dynamic blend of adult learning techniques to ensure knowledge retention and real-world application. The training includes:

  • Lectures and Technical Presentations: Covering design standards, equipment functionality, and testing protocols
  • Workshops and Interactive Exercises: Reinforcing theoretical concepts through practical tasks and simulations
  • Case Studies: Analysis of real-world scenarios to enhance problem-solving and decision-making
  • Video Demonstrations: Providing visual examples of substation operations and maintenance procedures
  • Software Tools and Simulators: Hands-on training with relevant digital tools for design and diagnostics

This interactive learning environment ensures participants leave with the expertise and confidence to manage the full lifecycle of substation systems from design to commissioning and beyond.

The Course Content

  • Substations Parts & Equipment - Major Components
  • Relay Connections
  • Earth Fault Protection and Overcurrent Protection
  • Transformers Function
  • Test Instrument Calibration
  • Test Equipment Used (Instrumentation & Control Systems in the Process)
  • Pre-commissioning and Cold Commissioning
  • Start-up and Hot Commissioning
  • General Preparations before Acceptance of Plant
  • Completion of Erection
  • Mechanical Checks & Tests
  • High Potential Testing Procedure
  • Reasons for Substation Grounding System
  • Substation Earthing Calculation
  • Components of a Substation
  • Racking & Routing Installation Detail
  • Panel Layout
  • Megger Test
  • Division of Responsibility
  • Power System Studies
  • Substation Control & Automation
  • System Elements and Requirements
  • HMI-Based and RTU-Based Topologies
  • Substation Automation Functionality
  • Need for Protection
  • Faults, Types & Effects
  • Simple Calculations of Short Circuits
  • Medium Voltage Switchgear Circuit Breakers
  • Air Blast, SF6 and Vacuum Circuit Breakers Operating Mechanisms
  • Insulation Testing & Maintenance

Certificate and Accreditation

  • AZTech Certificate of Completion for delegates who attend and complete the training course
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