Design Of Modern Electrical Distribution Systems Of Modern Electrical Distribution Systems
Design Of Modern Electrical Distribution Systems Of Modern Electrical Distribution Systems
Course Code:
EM72
Course Objective
The behavior of Modern Electrical Distribution Networks
Constraints on Distribution Network Design
Choice of Correct Components and Network Layoutshe design and functionality of financial models in Excel
Use powerful functions built in to Excel for statistical and financial analysis
Apply financial analysis techniques to improve investment decision-making.
Apply financial analysis techniques to improve investment decision-making
Apply financial analysis techniques to improve investment decision-making
Apply financial analysis techniques to improve investment decision-making
Target Audience
Engineers and Technicians from Electrical Transmission and Distribution Utilities
Personnel who require a broad understanding of Distribution Network Design due to their employment in related activities, e.g. government agencies, loan agencies etc.
Course Outline
The challenge of risk and uncertainty in modern business
Basics & Fundamentals Review.
Overview Distribution systems.
General Design Considerations.
Loads: types, and estimations.
Equipment design constraints:
Current Rating
Short circuit
Power quality Problems
Modeling of Distribution Elements.
Studies on Distribution networks.
Load Flow studies & Computer methods.
Short circuit, PU & Symmetrical components.
MVA method to calculate 3-phase short circuit current.
Related IEC 60909, 61363 & ANSI C37.
PQ & Harmonics and related IEEE 1159 & 519 standards.
Power cable: Sizing (based on VD, short circuit & earth fault), de-rating factors.
Voltage drop calculations.
Power Factor correction & reactive power compensators.
Distribution Transformers features & Sizing.
LV & HV Switchgear preliminary design steps.
Protection overviews.
Shunt capacitors & Series reactors.
Isolated networks & different schemes of power system architectures. Open & Closed RMU.