Course Overview
Domain
Engineering
Format
Modular Certification Course
Duration
3+ months
Fee Subsidy
Up to 90% SF Funding
Professional Development Units
PDU (PEB) – Pending approval
This module will provide participants with in-depth knowledge, skills, and competency in the modelling, simulation, and data analysis of electrical power systems.
This is essential for the effective, safe, and stable operation of the modern utility grid with the growing penetration of renewables, distributed energy resources, and power electronic control devices. The module will also focus on transient simulation and analysis of power system networks of transmission lines, cables, circuit breakers, transformers, electrical machines, and power converters.
Solid-state power system stability compensating devices and technologies will also be introduced. The course is delivered in a technology-enabled learning mode using industry-standard electromagnetic transient simulation software such as PSCAD.
Who Should Attend
- Engineers working in the power and energy sector
- Railway electrical power supply and propulsion professionals
- Electrical and electronic engineering professionals
- Researchers and educators in electrical engineering and urban sustainability-related areas
Prerequisites
- Bachelor degree in Engineering
- At least one-year of relevant working experience
What You Will Learn
Simulation Techniques and Software for Power Systems
- Nodal analysis in electric circuits
- Steady-state and transient simulations
- Electromagnetic Transient Program (EMTP)
- Transient Analysis Control System (TACS)
- Visualization
Modelling of Fundamental Power Grid Components
- Common models in EMTP and ETAP
- Overhead transmission lines
- Underground cables
- Single-phase two and three winding transformers
- Three-phase transformer
- Inrush currents
Transient Analysis of Current Breaking and Arcs in Protection Devices
- Short circuit current breaking
- Capacitive current breaking Inductive current breaking
- Transient recovery voltages
- Mayr and Cassie arc models
- Current zero skipping
Transient Analysis of Power Electronic Equipment and Controls in Modern Grids
- HVDC inverter/converter circuits
- Static VAR compensator
- Thyristor-controlled inductor
- PWM self-commutated inverters
- Static VAR generator
- Dynamic voltage restorer
Simulation and Analysis of Electrical Machine Dynamics in Power Systems
- Electrical machine models and parameters
- Synchronous machines
- Induction machines
- Doubly-Fed machines
- Permanent-magnet machines
- Mechanical torque loads
Transient Stability Analysis, Control and Enhancement
- Classic analysis and time-domain analysis
- Field excitation control
- Doubly-fed flywheel generator for stability enhancement
- Line-start and power electronic-controlled starting
Teaching Team
Dhivya Sampath Kumar
Assistant Professor, Engineering, Singapore Institute of Technology
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Schedule
| Course Run | Dates | Time |
|---|---|---|
| January - April 2024 Run | 8 January - 14 April 2024 (Every Monday*) | 7:00 pm - 10:00 pm |
*Subject to change
Certificate and Assessment
A Certificate of Participation will be issued to participants who:
- Attend at least 75% of the module; and
- Undertake non-credit bearing assessment during the course
A Certificate of Attainment for each module will be issued to participants who:
- Attend at least 75% of the module; and
- Undertake and pass credit bearing assessment during the course
Fee Structure
The full fee for this course is S$3,606.88
| Category | After SF Funding |
|---|---|
| Singapore Citizen (Below 40) | S$1,082.06 |
| Singapore Citizen (40 & Above) | S$420.25 |
| Singapore PR / LTVP+ Holder | S$1,082.06 |
| Non-Singapore Citizen | S$3,606.88 (No Funding) |
Note: All fees above include GST. GST applies to individuals and Singapore-registered companies.
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