Course Details

Objective

By the end of the course, participants will be able to understand

• Understand the key concepts of electrical supply quality and security.
• Learn how to monitor and manage the stability and reliability of electrical supply systems.
• Identify and mitigate common electrical faults and disturbances.
• Gain insights into protecting electrical networks from cyber threats and physical risks.
• Familiarize with standards, regulations, and best practices in electrical supply quality and security.

Content

Day 1: Introduction to Electrical Supply Systems

• Overview of Electrical Supply Networks and Their Importance
• Components of Electrical Supply Systems: Generation, Transmission, Distribution
• Key Concepts of Power Quality: Voltage Stability, Frequency Control, and Harmonics
• Regulatory Standards for Electrical Supply Quality
• Challenges in Modern Electrical Supply Systems

Day 2: Power Quality and Reliability Management

• Measuring Power Quality: Tools and Techniques
• Common Power Quality Issues: Voltage Sags, Surges, Flicker, and Transients
• Methods for Improving Power Quality and Minimizing Disturbances
• Reliability of Electrical Supply: System Redundancy, Fault Tolerance, and Load Management
• Case Studies of Power Quality Problems and Solutions

Day 3: Security of Electrical Supply Networks

• Threats to Electrical Supply Security: Natural Disasters, Cyberattacks, and Terrorism
• Cybersecurity in Electrical Networks: Protecting SCADA and Smart Grid Systems
• Physical Security of Electrical Infrastructure: Substations, Transformers, and Transmission Lines
• Implementing Risk Mitigation Strategies in Electrical Networks
• Disaster Recovery and Continuity Planning for Electrical Supply Systems

Day 4: Monitoring, Control, and Automation in Power Systems

• The Role of Monitoring Systems in Ensuring Power Quality and Security
• Control Systems: SCADA, PLCs, and Automated Fault Detection
• Real-Time Data and Predictive Analytics for Monitoring Network Health
• Remote Control and Diagnostic Tools for Electrical Supply Systems
• Integrating Renewable Energy Sources and Managing Their Impact on Power Quality

Day 5: Regulatory Compliance and Best Practices

• Standards and Regulations Governing Power Quality and Security (IEEE, IEC, etc.)
• Best Practices in Electrical Supply Maintenance and Monitoring
• Energy Management and Sustainability Considerations
• Managing Consumer Expectations Regarding Power Quality and Reliability
• Future Trends in Electrical Supply Security and Emerging Technologies

NOTE:

Pre-& Post Tests will be conducted.

Case Studies, Group Exercises, Group Discussions, Last Day reviews, and assessments will be carried out.

Methodology

A highly interactive combination of lectures and discussion sessions will be managed to maximize the amount and quality of information and knowledge transfer. The sessions will start by raising the most relevant questions and motivating everybody to find the right answers. You will also be encouraged to raise your own questions and to share in the development of the right answers using your own analysis and experiences.  Tests of multiple-choice type will be made available on daily basis to examine the effectiveness of delivering the course.

Very useful Course Materials will be given.

• 30% Lectures
• 30% Workshops and work presentation
• 20% Group Work& Practical Exercises
• 20% Videos& General Discussions