This course covers the fundamentals of wind power and its integration into the electric grid. Electromagnetic transient program-based simulation plays a vital role in a wide range of wind integration aspects. These are highlighted and discussed in the classroom. Several case studies will be applied in detail to highlight practical situations encountered by engineers in the field. Course attendees will be able to experiment with the case studies in an interactive hands-on workshop environment using the PSCAD simulation software.

Duration: 3 days

Attendees can request coverage of specific topics or phenomena of interest. This includes custom component design and assisting users with the analysis of specific simulation models. Topics may include HVDC/FACTS, distributed generation, machines, power quality, and others.

Duration: 2 to 4 days

This course will cover the fundamental phenomena applicable to the study of electromagnetic transients in electrical networks. Several applications areas such as AC transients, fault and protection, transformer saturation, wind/solar energy, FACTS, and renewable integration, as well as other power systems topics will be discussed with practical examples serving to illustrate the subject. Several case studies will be applied in detail to highlight practical situations encountered by engineers in the field. 

Other power systems topics will be discussed with practical examples serving to illustrate the subjects. Several case studies will be applied in detail to highlight practical situations encountered by engineers in the field.

Course participants will be able to experiment with the case studies in an interactive hands-on workshop environment using PSCAD Simulation software. Attendees can request coverage of specific topics of interest.

Duration: 3 Days

Who should attend?

This course is intended for practising engineers, graduate students, and researchers in power systems and power electronics who are interested in developing an in-depth understanding of the modern tools available for the analysis of transient events in the network. The course is intended for existing PSCAD users as well as introductory users.

PSCAD Experience

Previous experience with the PSCAD software tool is not required.

This course will cover the electromagnetic transient studies that are required to determine the insulation levels and ratings of substation equipment. Specific topics will include the following:

• Selection of surge arrester (ratings and position) to protect substation equipment from lightning and switching surges
• Development of a system model for switching frequency overvoltage studies and estimation of failure rates
• Lightning overvoltage studies - representation of station equipment, line segments, and towers for a lightning overvoltage study
• Circuit breaker TRV
• Capacitor switching transients

Course participants will be able to experiment with the case studies in an interactive hands-on workshop environment using the PSCAD simulation software.

Duration: 2 days

Who should attend?

This course is intended for practicing engineers, graduate students, and researchers in power systems and power electronics, who are interested in developing an in-depth understanding of the modern tools available for station design.

PSCAD Experience

It is recommended that class participants have at least a basic or intermediate working knowledge of PSCAD.

This course outlines how to model overhead lines and underground cables. The transmission line models in PSCAD are discussed in detail and are compared in terms of accuracy, application, limitation, and simulation speed. Other key discussion topics include the correct modelling of overhead lines and cables using data mined from manufacturer datasheets such as stranded conductor, semi-conducting layers, segmented conductors, and cross-bonding.

Special considerations such as obtaining a correct DC response for an HVDC transmission line, as well as methods to improve the stability of the simulations due to passivity violations, are also discussed. When applicable, the concepts presented are reinforced with several PSCAD simulation workshops. Case studies will be applied in detail to highlight practical situations encountered by engineers in the field. Previous experience in PSCAD is not required, but class participants should have a working knowledge of transmission lines.

This course is intended for practising engineers, graduate students, and researchers in power systems who are interested in understanding the concepts, nuances, and potential pitfalls of accurately simulating overhead lines and underground cables in PSCAD.

Duration: 1 day

This course covers topics which include wind energy system modelling, integration to the grid, and power quality issues. Other emerging DG methods such as solar PV, small diesel plants, and fuel cells will also be discussed.

Duration: 2-3 days

This course covers the fundamentals of HVDC transmission in electrical networks including HVDC transmission system concepts, components, and equipment and their characteristics/controls. Project management concepts required for HVDC are presented. When applicable, the concepts presented are reinforced with several PSCAD simulation workshops. Case studies will be applied in detail to highlight practical situations encountered by engineers in the field.

Duration: 3 Days
(Custom courses available for up to 4.5 Days)

Who should attend?

This course is intended for practising engineers, graduate students, and researchers in power systems and power electronics, who are interested in HVDC transmission and controls, as well as developing an in-depth understanding of the modern tools available for the analysis of transient events in the network.

PSCAD Experience

Previous experience in PSCAD is not required, but class participants should have a working knowledge of power system fundamentals.

This course covers topics that include modelling a substation for a fast front study, representing station equipment, stray capacitances, relevant standards, transmission tower model for flash-over studies, and surge arrester representation and data.

Duration: 2 days

This course covers topics including machine equations, exciters, governors, initialization of the machine, and its controls to a specific load flow. Also discussed are typical applications and SSR studies with series compensated lines as the base case.

Duration: 3 days

This course covers the fundamentals of solid-state FACTS systems, system modelling, control system modelling, converter modelling, and system impact studies.

Duration: 3 days