Electrical Power Systems: Generation, Transmission and Distribution

Overview:
Without power, most operations will not be able to run especially for production organizations and this importance makes it a necessity that personnel handling the power section must be up and doing in their responsibilities.

This training will give everyone working around power plant a solid understanding of the basics of power generation, distribution and management. It will also provide a means to educate personnel on the need to monitor power parameters with a view to optimize power and ensure safety of personnel and equipment.

Learning Objectives:

At the end of this course, participants will be able to:

• Cut your power bills and extend the life of your equipment by using power factor correction
• Choose the safest methods for power distribution
• Configure WYE and delta branch and feeder circuits to provide a balanced power system
• Learn which voltage connection to avoid to prevent equipment damage
• Determine phase-to-phase and phase-to neutral voltages and currents
• Understand  electrical wiring system
• Distribute power through your plant via switchgear and busways
• Rectify AC power into DC power
• Provide a safe ground bus - for safety and proper equipment operation

Target Participants:

Electrical Technicians/Engineers, Maintenance Personnel and all those responsible for the management of power systems in their establishment and organizations

Methodology:

Intensive and interactive lectures complemented by hands-on exercises using relevant training equipment.

Duration:

Three (3) days

Contents:

1. Introduction to Power Generation systems

• Types of Power Generation system
  • Hydro-power system
  • Solar power system
  • Wind power system
  • Steam / Thermal power system
  • Gas turbine power system
  • Diesel Generator
• Advantages and disadvantage of various power generation system

1. Power Distribution system 

• National Utility grid
• The Three-Phase Power System
• 3 phase AC Transformer
  • Step up transformer
  • Step down transformer
  • WYE and DELTA transformers and connections

• Balanced Power Circuits
• Power  Distribution Layout
  • Factory Distribution System
  • Domestic Distribution System

• Switchgear, Busways, Motor Control Centers
• Electrical Earthing
• Areas of Proper Power Factor Correction in Motor Circuit
• Rectification of 3Ø Power into DC Power
• Maintenance and Servicing of High Voltage Equipment

1. Power System Management

• Power Measurement
  • Apparent Power (KVA)
  • Real Power (KW)
  • Reactive Power (KVAR)
• Power Factor and Correction
• Power System Calculations
  • Load Calculation
  • Selecting an appropriate plant
  • Determining the capacity of a generator for specific load
  • Diversity factor
  • Efficiency

• Energy Audits of the Building