Pideya Learning Academy

Substation Design and Operational Practices

Upcoming Schedules

  • Live Online Training
  • Classroom Training

Date Venue Duration Fee (USD)
03 Feb - 07 Feb 2025 Live Online 5 Day 2750
03 Mar - 07 Mar 2025 Live Online 5 Day 2750
07 Apr - 11 Apr 2025 Live Online 5 Day 2750
09 Jun - 13 Jun 2025 Live Online 5 Day 2750
18 Aug - 22 Aug 2025 Live Online 5 Day 2750
22 Sep - 26 Sep 2025 Live Online 5 Day 2750
03 Nov - 07 Nov 2025 Live Online 5 Day 2750
08 Dec - 12 Dec 2025 Live Online 5 Day 2750

Course Overview

The Pideya Learning Academy Substation Design and Operational Practices training is a comprehensive program tailored for professionals seeking expertise in substation planning, design, operation, and maintenance. As the power industry advances with increasing grid complexities, smart automation, and regulatory compliance requirements, professionals must stay ahead with in-depth knowledge of modern substations and their operational intricacies.
Substations are the backbone of power transmission and distribution networks, ensuring efficient voltage regulation, power factor optimization, and system reliability. With the rapid expansion of renewable energy integration, digital substations, and grid modernization, professionals in this field face growing challenges that require advanced technical expertise. According to market research, the global substation automation market is projected to grow at a CAGR of 5.2% from 2023 to 2030, driven by smart grid deployments, increasing electricity demand, and investment in transmission infrastructure. Additionally, a 2022 industry report highlights that nearly 70% of power system failures originate from substation-related issues, reinforcing the need for well-trained personnel who can optimize design and mitigate risks.
The Pideya Learning Academy course is meticulously structured to equip participants with critical knowledge on substation layout, equipment selection, and protection schemes, ensuring they can efficiently manage grid stability, load flow, and fault analysis. The training provides a deep dive into primary and secondary substation systems, covering key components such as power transformers, switchgears, busbar configurations, circuit breakers, and instrument transformers. Participants will also explore system voltage control techniques, insulation coordination, and surge protection methodologies to enhance substation reliability and safety.
Additionally, this course emphasizes the significance of protection and control systems, including SCADA integration, automation strategies, and digital communication protocols. With a growing shift towards intelligent substations, understanding IEC 61850 standards, communication architectures, and cybersecurity measures is essential for modern engineers. Through real-world case discussions and scenario-based learning, participants will be able to design efficient protection schemes, conduct fault current calculations, and optimize operational efficiency.
Key highlights of this training include:
Comprehensive coverage of substation architecture and key equipment specifications to enhance operational efficiency and reliability.
In-depth exploration of busbar configurations, system grounding techniques, and fault level calculations for robust substation design.
Advanced protection system analysis, including relay coordination, SCADA communication, and load-shedding techniques to improve grid stability.
Insights into substation automation, digital monitoring, and IEC 61850-based smart substation technologies to align with modern industry trends.
Best practices for insulation coordination, surge protection, and transformer sizing to minimize system losses and enhance power quality.
Evaluation of regulatory and safety compliance standards in substation operations to ensure adherence to industry norms.
Real-world scenario-based discussions on substation failures and troubleshooting techniques to strengthen problem-solving capabilities.
By enrolling in the Pideya Learning Academy Substation Design and Operational Practices training, participants will gain industry-relevant skills to enhance substation efficiency, mitigate system failures, and optimize power system performance, making them valuable assets in the evolving energy sector.

Key Takeaways:

  • Comprehensive coverage of substation architecture and key equipment specifications to enhance operational efficiency and reliability.
  • In-depth exploration of busbar configurations, system grounding techniques, and fault level calculations for robust substation design.
  • Advanced protection system analysis, including relay coordination, SCADA communication, and load-shedding techniques to improve grid stability.
  • Insights into substation automation, digital monitoring, and IEC 61850-based smart substation technologies to align with modern industry trends.
  • Best practices for insulation coordination, surge protection, and transformer sizing to minimize system losses and enhance power quality.
  • Evaluation of regulatory and safety compliance standards in substation operations to ensure adherence to industry norms.
  • Real-world scenario-based discussions on substation failures and troubleshooting techniques to strengthen problem-solving capabilities.
  • Comprehensive coverage of substation architecture and key equipment specifications to enhance operational efficiency and reliability.
  • In-depth exploration of busbar configurations, system grounding techniques, and fault level calculations for robust substation design.
  • Advanced protection system analysis, including relay coordination, SCADA communication, and load-shedding techniques to improve grid stability.
  • Insights into substation automation, digital monitoring, and IEC 61850-based smart substation technologies to align with modern industry trends.
  • Best practices for insulation coordination, surge protection, and transformer sizing to minimize system losses and enhance power quality.
  • Evaluation of regulatory and safety compliance standards in substation operations to ensure adherence to industry norms.
  • Real-world scenario-based discussions on substation failures and troubleshooting techniques to strengthen problem-solving capabilities.

Course Objectives

After completing this Pideya Learning Academy training, participants will learn to:
Identify optimal locations and busbar configurations for substations.
Develop specifications for key substation equipment.
Create detailed single-line, layout, and schematic diagrams.
Select appropriate protection relays and related devices.
Calculate fault levels and system loadings.
Analyze and coordinate protection logics for efficient system operation.

Personal Benefits

Participants will gain:
A deeper understanding of power system analysis, including load and fault studies.
Expertise in designing and operating substations with modern equipment.
Proficiency in the theoretical and operational aspects of power system protection.
Enhanced ability to assess substation construction and operational challenges.

Organisational Benefits

Upon successful completion, organizations will benefit from:
Improved planning and implementation of substation projects.
Accurate selection of busbar configurations for operational flexibility.
Enhanced fault level calculations and protection coordination.
Efficient substation equipment sizing and rating.
Reduced operational risks through well-informed engineering decisions.

Who Should Attend

This Pideya Learning Academy course is suitable for professionals involved in the operation, planning, design, and maintenance of power systems, including:
Project Engineers / Managers
Electrical Engineers / Technicians
System Operators
Design Engineers
Asset Engineers / Managers
Planning Engineers / Managers
Protection, Instrumentation, and Commissioning Engineers / Technicians
By participating in this course, attendees will develop the skills needed to excel in substation design and operation, contributing to improved system reliability and efficiency.

Course Outline

Module 1: Fundamentals of Substations in Power Networks
Role and Importance of Substations in Power Systems Power System Principles and Circuit Analysis Techniques Complex Numbers in Engineering Calculations Overview of Substation Types Interpretation of Substation Drawings and Diagrams (SLD, Layout, Schematics, Auxiliary AC & DC Systems) Key Substation Components and Their Functions Substation Location Selection and Evaluation Criteria Soil Properties and Calculations for Substation Design Busbar Configurations and Optimization Voltage Selection and Standardization for Substations Environmental Considerations in Switchyard Placement and Mitigation Techniques
Module 2: Substation Equipment and Components
Classification and Applications of Circuit Breakers Overview of Switchgear Types, Components, and Functions Role of Auto-Reclosers in System Protection Functionality of Sectionalizers in Distribution Networks Disconnect Switches and Isolation Techniques Ring Main Units (RMUs) in Medium Voltage Networks Earthing Switches and Their Applications Properties and Usage of SF6 Gas in Electrical Equipment Gas-Insulated Substations (GIS) Design and Advantages High-Voltage Cable Types and Calculation Methods Power and Distribution Transformer Design and Operation Batteries and Battery Chargers for Substation Backup Power Role of Power Conditioners in Substations
Module 3: Substation Engineering Studies and System Calculations
Substation Engineering and Feasibility Studies Power System Studies for Reliability and Optimization Load Flow Analysis for Substation Planning Per Unit System Application in Substation Calculations Fault Current Calculations and Contingency Analysis Switchyard Lightning Protection Design and Standards Current and Voltage Instrument Transformers (CTs & VTs) Specifications Design and Maintenance of Earthing Systems
Module 4: Substation Protection and Control Systems
Protection Zones and Their Importance in Substations Local and Backup Protection Schemes in Substations Sequence Network Analysis for Fault Localization Fuse Types, Applications, and Coordination Strategies Protection Relay Types, Features, and Applications Advancements in Protection Relaying Technology Overcurrent and Earth Fault Protection Strategies Inverse Definite Minimum Time (IDMT) Protection Principles High-Set Instantaneous Protection Techniques Transformer Overcurrent and Earth Fault Protection Methods Transformer Unit Protection: REF and Differential Protection Schemes Buchholz Relay and Pressure Relief Devices in Transformers Solutions to Transformer Differential Protection Complexities Interposing Current Transformers (CTs) in Protection Schemes Transformer-Feeder Protection System Design
Module 5: Substation Safety and Grounding Practices
Grounded vs. Ungrounded System Designs Analysis of Touch, Step, and Mesh Voltages Earth Potential Rise (EPR) and Transferred Voltages Management Soil Resistivity Measurements and Interpretation Verification of Grounding System Adequacy Lightning Protection Techniques (Rolling Sphere, Cone of Protection Models) Clearance Distances in High-Voltage Systems
Module 6: Advanced Topics in Substation Technology
Integration of Embedded Generation in Substation Design Power Factor Compensation (PFC) Methods and Equipment Power Quality Issues: Harmonics and Voltage Flicker Analysis Advanced Lightning Protection Methods Load Balancing and Voltage Regulation Techniques
Module 7: Specialized Substation Systems and Applications
GIS Substations: Technology and Implementation Challenges Battery Management Systems for Substations Renewable Energy Integration in Substation Infrastructure Monitoring and Diagnostics of Substation Equipment

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