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Substation Power Engineering Fundamentals

An Interactive 5-Day Training Course

Substation Power Engineering Fundamentals

Configurations, Types, Components and Equipment of a Power Substation

NASBA
Classroom Schedule
Date Venue Fees
18 - 22 May 2026 London $ 5,950
21 - 25 Sep 2026 Dubai $ 5,950
21 - 25 Dec 2026 Kigali $ 5,950

Introduction

This training course explore the types, characteristics, components and protection for electrical power substations. Power substations can be distinctly classified into two main categories one is outdoor usually the air insulated substation (AIS) and indoor the gas insulated substation (GIS). Both substations have similar equipment and components, although the design of these equipment may defer.The main feature of the power substation is the type of transformers, they are visible in the transmission and distribution substations. The substation includes the overcurrent protection devices, the circuit breakers, the disconnector switches, instrument transformers including the lightning and surge protection devices. Progressively many new electrical installations are opting for the indoor gas insulated substation due to its safe, secured and reliable performance. In this digital age there is also a shift to the futuristic digital substation complimented by state-of-the-art equipment.

This GLOMACS Substation Power Engineering Fundamentals training course will highlight:

  • The construction and characteristics of the air insulated substation and (AIS) the gas insulated substation (GIS)
  • The operations of the various equipment in the power substations
  • Fundamental and merits of gas insulated substation
  • Substation protection devices and equipment
  • Futureproof digital substation

Objectives

At the end of this training course, you will learn to:

  • Understand the types of power substations
  • Explain the operations of the air insulated substation (AIS)
  • Analyse the merits of the gas insulated substation (GIS)
  • Comprehend the importance of the overcurrent protection devices
  • Anticipating the future digital substation

Training Methodology

This training will ensure that participants will receive thorough training on the subjects covered by the training course outline with the instructor utilizing a variety of proven adult learning teaching and facilitation techniques. Each training course participant will receive a copy of the comprehensive training course notes. The presenter will outline and discuss the topics using computer displays, videos and power point presentation.

Organisational Impact

Upon completion of the training course the organizational impact would be:

  • Technical training and up-skilling to improve and realize the full potential of a competent workforce.
  • Productivity increases through exposure of the gas insulated substation.
  • Identification for opportunities related to migration of current power substation technologies to the futureproof digital substation.
  • Comprehend and familiarization of the equipment installed in the substations
  • Attitude change of workforce, as continuous follow up of new technologies for the efficiency and safety of the installation

Personal Impact

On successful completion of this training course delegates will be able to:

  • Understand the operation and construction power substations
  • Identify the equipment and protection devices installed in the substation
  • Appreciate the gas insulated substation (GIS) performance
  • Comprehend the importance and roles of substations
  • Be exposed to the digital substation

Who should Attend?

The operations and maintenance staff will be able to comprehend the types, construction, operations, function of the power substations. This will enable them to optimize their skill sets to ensure safe and secure transmission and distribution grids.

This GLOMACS Substation Power Engineering Fundamentals training course is suitable to a wide range of professionals but will greatly benefit:

  • Electrical engineers
  • Maintenance technicians
  • Electrical supervisors
  • Engineering professionals
  • Managers of the electrical engineering department
Course Outline
Day 1

Configurations and Functions of a Power Substation

  • Classifications, types, layout and perimeters of substations
  • Main functions and roles of substations in power distribution
  • Design and single line diagram of substations
  • Overview of air insulated substation (AIS) and gas insulated substation (GIS)
  • Switchgears installed in substations
  • Substation busbar configurations
Day 2

Common Equipment Installed in a Power Substation

  • Characteristics and operations of the transformers
  • Overcurrent protection devices, namely the circuit breakers
  • Merits and types of instrument transformers
  • Disconnectors, isolators and busbars
  • Benefits overhead transmission lines verses underground transmission lines
  • Grounding, lightning and surge protection systems
Day 3

The Conventional Air Insulated Substation (AIS) Characteristics

  • Components and merits of air insulated substation
  • Air insulated substation layout
  • Applications of the air insulated substations
  • Characteristics of the low voltage air insulated distribution substation
  • Operations of the medium and high voltage air insulated substation
  • Overhead transmission lines from the air insulated substation
Day 4

Merits of Gas Insulated Substation (GIS) and Basic Design

  • Concepts of gas insulated substation (GIS)
  • Characteristics of a gas insulated substation with SF6 gas
  • Main components of a gas insulated substation
  • Special features of a gas insulated substation including eco friendly gas, non conventional instrument transformer and monitoring
  • State-of-the-art clean air vacuum circuit breaker for gas insulated substation
  • Testing instruments relevant to the gas insulated substation
Day 5

The Future Digital Substation and Protection

  • Overview of the digital substation
  • Characteristics and advantages of a digital substation
  • Digital grounding system
  • Intelligent protection relays
  • Digital smart transformer
  • Wrap-up session
Certificates
  • On successful completion of this training course, GLOMACS Certificate will be awarded to the delegates.
  • Continuing Professional Education credits (CPE): In accordance with the standards of the National Registry of CPE Sponsors, one CPE credit is granted per 50 minutes of attendance.
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