About Course
This module aims to provide participants with the in-depth knowledge of the different power quality and reliability problems commonly encountered in power system network and their effects on the networks.
Participants will also learn about the different technologies that are used by the power industry to mitigate power quality and reliability problems. The theories taught in the lecture will be complemented by hands-on practice using industrial standard computer-aided engineering software such as ETAP. Techniques on the analysis of real-world power quality and reliability problems are also emphasised in this module.
Skills you’ll gain
Power and Clean Energy
Electrical Engineering
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
Learning Outcomes
Concept of power quality and reliability (PQR)
Causes of PQR problems, power quality versus reliability, PQR terms and definitions, power quality standards.
Voltage fluctuations and variations
Overvoltages, voltage sag caused by starting of induction motor, switching of reactive compensation devices in power systems, fault induced voltage sags, power system reliability indicators including SAIFI, SAIDI, SARFI.
Harmonic distortions
Significance of harmonic distortions, Fourier series and analysis, harmonic indices, harmonic sources, effects of harmonics, system voltage harmonics, harmonic currents, interharmonics, modelling of harmonic voltage and current sources in ETAP, harmonic load flow study in ETAP.
Power quality and reliability improvement techniques
Power conditioning equipment such as UPS, DVRs, SVCs and STATCOMS, grounding, power quality surveys, power quality monitoring, power quality measuring tools, motor starting methods, harmonic filter selection in ETAP.
Teaching Team
Tan Kuan Tak
Associate Professor, Engineering, Singapore Institute of Technology
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Course Details
Schedule
| COURSE RUN | DATES | TIME |
|---|---|---|
| January – April 2026 Run | 6 Jan – 31 Mar 2026 (Every Tuesday*) | 7:00 pm – 10:00 pm |
*Subject to change
Certificate and Assessment
A Certificate of Attainment will be issued to participants who:
- Attend at least 75% of the course
- Undertake and pass non-credit bearing assessment during the course
Participants who meet the attendance requirement but do not pass the assessment will receive a Certificate of Participation.
Fee Structure
The full fee for this course is S$3,606.88.
| Funding Category | Eligible Funding | Course Fees Payable After Funding |
|---|---|---|
| Singapore Citizen (Below 40) | 70% | S$1,082.06 |
| Singapore Citizen (40 & Above) | 90% | S$420.25 |
| Singapore PR / LTVP+ Holder | 95% | S$1,082.06 |
| Non-Singapore Citizen | Not Eligible | S$3,606.88 |
Note:
- All fees above include GST. GST applies to individuals and Singapore-registered companies.
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