The course is mainly designed to maximize delegate’s benefits from utilizing the vast capabilities of ETAP in the modeling and simulations. Intensive simulations will be utilized during course sessions using ETAP power station from OTI Version 20.6/21.02. Strictly, 80% of the course period is dedicated to hands-on ETAP software and 20% for lecturing technical backgrounds. To sum up, to provide participants with a solid understanding of power system analysis concepts and how to apply these concepts using ETAP software. Participants will learn to analyze, model, and simulate various power system scenarios, including steady-state and transient conditions.

By the end of this course, participants will be able to:

1. Understand the core concepts of power system analysis.
2. Apply ETAP software to model, simulate, and analyze power systems.
3. Perform power flow, short-circuit, transient stability, and contingency analysis.
4. Design protection systems and optimize power system operation.
5. Analyze power quality and harmonic distortion in power systems.
6. Gain hands-on experience in system-level simulations using ETAP.

This course is intended for anyone who must perform calculations, provide settings or approve the work performed by others. The trainee should be a graduate engineer or have the equivalent practical work experience in electrical power systems. i.e.

• New ETAP users and power engineers who wish to increase their skills using the ETAP
• Knowledge of power system engineering concepts is highly recommended for those attending this training
• Consulting Engineers.
• Electrical Engineers.
• Project Engineers.
• Commissioning & testing Engineers.

Prerequisites:

• Basic knowledge of electrical circuits and systems.
• Familiarity with power systems (generation, transmission, distribution).
• Prior experience with simulation software is helpful but not required.

The course is designed to maximize delegate benefit from the outset. The goals of each participant are discussed to ensure their needs are fulfilled as far as possible. Questions are encouraged throughout particularly at the daily wrap up sessions. This provides opportunities for participants to discuss specific issues and if possible find appropriate solutions. Case studies are employed to highlight particular points and appropriate video materials used to illustrate particular conditions. In general, 70/30 rule is followed (70% of the course period is dedicated to hands-on ETAP software and 30% for lecturing technical backgrounds). ETAP to be installed on PCs/laptops  sufficient to the participants (Maximum 5 participants). Higher than 5, Instructor and co-instructor are required for this type of courses.

Introduction to Power System and ETAP Software

• Overview of Power Systems: Generation, Transmission, Distribution
• Power System Components: Synchronous Generators, Transformers, Transmission Lines, Load, and Protection
• Introduction to ETAP Software: User Interface, Navigation, and Basic Features
• Project setup and starting a new ETAP model
• Hands-on: Creating a simple power system model in ETAP

Transformer and Motor Modeling

• Modeling of Transformers and Motors in Power Systems
• Tap Changing and Voltage Regulation
• Motor Starting Characteristics
• Hands-on: Adding transformers and motors to ETAP models and analyzing their behavior

Power Flow Analysis (Load Flow)

• Power Flow Problem: Definition and Importance
• Types of Power Flow Solutions: NR (Newton-Raphson), Fast Decoupled
• Key Parameters: Voltage, Current, Power (Active and Reactive)
• Load Flow Equations and Methods
• Hands-on: Load flow analysis using ETAP; solving for bus voltages, power injections, and losses

Short Circuit Analysis

• Types of Faults: Symmetrical and Unsymmetrical (Line-to-Line, Line-to-Ground, Double Line-to-Ground, etc.)
• Fault Analysis Techniques: Fault MVA, Fault Currents, and Sequence Networks
• Symmetrical Components Method
• Hands-on: Performing short circuit analysis in ETAP; setting fault types and analyzing fault currents

Protective Relay Coordination

• Protection Schemes: Overcurrent, Distance, Differential, and More
• Coordination of Protective Relays in Power Systems
• Time-Current Characteristics and Coordination Curves
• Hands-on: Setting up relay protection schemes in ETAP and simulating fault scenarios

Arc Flash Analysis)

• Introduction to Arc faults
• Technical review of arc flash analysis according to IEEE 1584, NFPA 70E
• Data collection and verification.
• Run arc flash analysis in different operating scenarios
• Creating reports and labels

Substation Earthing study)

• 9.1. Introduction to Earthing study according to IEEE Std 80
• 9.2. Data collection and verification.
• 9.3. Earthing grid design using Etap
• 9.4. Creating reports

Transient Stability Analysis

• Introduction to Dynamic Stability and Transient Stability
• Swing Equation and Its Importance in Stability Studies
• Modeling of Generators and Governors in ETAP
• Rotor Angle and Frequency Response
• Hands-on: Setting up and simulating a transient stability study in ETAP

Load Shedding and Voltage Stability

• Importance of Load Shedding in Power Systems
• Methods for Voltage Stability Analysis
• Load Shedding Schemes in ETAP
• Hands-on: Setting up load shedding and voltage stability analysis using ETAP

Contingency Analysis and Optimization

• Contingency Analysis: Purpose and Methods
• N-1, N-k Criteria for System Reliability
• Power System Optimization and Economic Dispatch
• Hands-on: Performing contingency and optimization analysis in ETAP

Harmonics and Power Quality Analysis

• Understanding Harmonics in Power Systems
• Harmonic Distortion and THD (Total Harmonic Distortion)
• Power Quality Analysis Techniques
• Hands-on: Analyzing harmonic distortion and power quality in ETAP

System Protection Studies

• Types of Protection Studies: Overcurrent, Distance, and Differential
• Fault Analysis and Relay Coordination
• Setting Protection Settings in ETAP
• Hands-on: Performing protection studies and relay coordination in ETAP

Advanced ETAP Features and Integration

• Modeling of Renewable Energy Sources (Solar, Wind, etc.)
• Integration of Distributed Energy Resources (DER)
• Smart Grid Modeling and Analysis in ETAP
• Hands-on: Incorporating renewable energy and DER in power system models in ETAP

Final Project and Review

• Final Project: Simulation of a complete power system, including generation, transmission, and load with protection, stability, and optimization studies
• Review of Key Concepts and Techniques
• Course Wrap-up and Q&A Session
• Hands-on: Final project presentations and discussion

A RECTUS attendance certificate will be awarded to all participants who complete at least 80% of the total course duration.