Electrical Substation Design Fundamentals - School of Continuing Education, University Of Wisconsin

	Electrical Substation Design Fundamentals

	If you are new to the field or require a review of substation design, you'll benefit from this introduction to electrical substation engineering for non-electrical engineers. Learn the fundamentals of electrical, civil and structural design issues of electric power substations. Topics cover safety, standards, site development, grounding practices, bus configurations, AC and DC ancillary systems, and major equipment. Study substation design subjects at a level appropriate to those relatively new to the field. Get an introduction to technical requirements, configuration philosophies, design practices, information sources and work processes.
More ▼ Overview This program is presented as an introductory course on the fundamentals for the electrical, civil, structural design issues of electric power substations. Topics will cover safety, standards, site development, grounding practices, bus configurations, AC and DC ancillary systems, and major equipment. The course will address a complete variety of substation design subjects at a level appropriate to those relatively new to the area of substation design. It will introduce technical requirements, configuration philosophies, design practices, information sources, and work processes. Issues related to reliability, safety, security and maintainability will be underscored. Emphasis is placed on practical issues important in developing an engineered solution. After this course, one will have a broad foundation upon which one can base the development of new, and the upgrade of existing, substation facilities. This course will also provide an introduction to electrical substation engineering for non-electrical engineers, as well as a civil and structural introduction for non-civil / structural engineers. Close ▲ Who Should Attend ▼ Engineers, supervisors, drafting personnel, contract managers, consultants, and managers interested in/or involved with overall electrical power substation projects. Close ▲ Benefits and Learning Outcomes ▼ Learn about substation project chronology and developing the scope/identifying the constraints for the overall project Understand costs and schedules Explore site grading design, foundations, insulation and insulation protection and structures. Close ▲ Course Outline/Topics ▼ Electrical Substations, Power Systems, and Deregulation Structure of the electric power system overview Systems for distribution of power Classifications Equipment definitions Design principles Substation Project Chronology Workflow and project sequence Site identification and acquisition Engineering design, drawings and documentation Construction, testing and commissioning Developing the Scope/Identifying the Constraints for the Overall Project Safety Power requirements Site constraints Atmospheric Environmental community and societal influences Costs and Schedules Costs and financial analysis Schedules and impacts Site Grading Design Substation grade types Drainage and erosion protection Oil spill containment Foundations Slab on grade and others Design Techniques Open air Metal clad switchgear Gas insulated subs/SF6 Bus Configurations & Conductor Types of common configurations Reliability criteria Insulation Insulation protection and shielding Clearance Surge arresters Grounding Need for grounding Personnel safety Hazardous potentials during faults Structures Materials Design options and considerations Finishes Principle Equipment General specifications and ratings Transformers Core, winding configuration Tap changers Specifications Circuit Breakers/Switches Design and purpose Ancillary Equipment Potential transformers Current transformers Substation Auxiliary Systems Necessity AC station power DC and battery power Close ▲
	This program can be applied toward the: Electrical Engineering Certificate



	Tue.-Thu., Oct. 7-9 8am-5pm Location: UWM School of Continuing Education (Click link for directions) Instructor: Dan Chaply, Adjunct Faculty Fee: $1295 CEUs: 2.1/PDHs: 21 Program No. 4830-5946 Add To Registration Form Check Registration Form

	Mon.-Wed., May 5-7, 2014 8am-4:30pm Location: UWM School of Continuing Education (Click link for directions) Instructor: Dan Chaply, Adjunct Faculty Fee: $1295 CEUs: 2.0 Program No. 4830-6236 Add To Registration Form Check Registration Form



		Electrical Substation Design Fundamentals course details PDF

	For more information, contact:
		Murali Vedula, mvedula@uwm.edu, 414-227-3121 Marcia Gabriel, gabrielm@uwm.edu, 414-227-3378

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