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 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. 

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

Topic Content
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
Tan Kuan Tak

Associate Professor/ Prog Leader, Engineering, Singapore Institute of Technology

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Schedule

Course Run Dates Time
January - April 2024 Run  10 January - 14 April 2024 (Every Wednesday*) 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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Learning Pathway

PGC Electrical Electronic Engineering

Earn a Postgraduate Certificate

The Postgraduate Certificate in Electrical and Electronic Engineering is designed to equip graduates and professionals for a career in the power and energy sector. The modules offer deep knowledge of modern electrical engineering technologies, coupled with a strong focus on industrial design in power and energy applications.

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