Course Catalogue.

After Participating in this course, you will be able to:

• Understand Per Unit Analysis
• Recognize short circuit occurrences
• Identify fault parameters
• Use symmetrical components for fault calculations
• Use Asymmetrical Three Phase Fault Analysis

Description:
This course is designed to provide a basic understanding of power system short circuit calculations and analysis. It will provide the student with the background knowledge on which the modern day computer software programs are based. It will include a review and use of  “Per Unit Analysis “ and “Symmetrical Components”.

Course Outline:

• The Importance of Short Circuit Knowledge
• Types of Faults
• Fault Parameters
• KVA or MVA Method Fault Calculation and Coordination
• The Per-Unit (PU) System Review
• Symmetrical Components
• Asymmetrical Three Phase Fault Analysis
• Examples of Short Circuit Calculations
• Real Time Balanced and Unbalanced Fault Recorder Analysis

Who Should Attend:
Those looking to work in the protection and control area of power systems and wish to have a more comprehensive understanding of the basic workings of this area.

• Students
• Managers
• Engineers
• Technologists
• Maintenance Workers