Course Details

Objective

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

• Understand the principles of electrical load estimation and its importance in electrical design and energy management.
• Learn various methods for calculating electrical loads in residential, commercial, and industrial settings.
• Gain knowledge of the factors that influence electrical demand (e.g., equipment, usage patterns, environmental conditions).
• Develop skills to estimate loads for specific electrical systems, including lighting, HVAC, and industrial equipment.
• Understand how to use load estimation for efficient power distribution, capacity planning, and cost management.
• Learn about load profiling, diversity factors, and peak demand considerations.

Content

Day 1: Introduction to Electrical Load Estimation

• Overview of electrical load estimation and its role in electrical system design and management
• Types of electrical loads: constant, variable, and transient
• Key components of an electrical load estimation: demand, load factor, diversity factor
• Relationship between load estimation and power distribution design
• Basic terminology: kilowatt (kW), kilovolt-ampere (kVA), power factor, peak demand, etc.

Day 2: Methods of Electrical Load Calculation

• Understanding the load calculation methods: total connected load, demand load, and diversified load
• Load calculation for different types of buildings: residential, commercial, industrial
• National and international standards and codes for load estimation (NEC, IEC, IEEE)
• Using load estimation tables and tools for accurate calculations
• Step-by-step calculation examples for various electrical systems

Day 3: Factors Affecting Electrical Load Demand

• Understanding the impact of equipment types and usage patterns on electrical demand
• Seasonal variations, environmental conditions, and their effects on electrical load
• Load variation over time and the concept of demand side management (DSM)
• Understanding demand charges, load factor, and power factor
• Load profiling and its importance in energy management

Day 4: Load Estimation for Specific Systems and Applications

• Load estimation for lighting systems: residential, commercial, and industrial lighting
• Estimating load for HVAC systems (heating, ventilation, and air conditioning)
• Load estimation for motors and industrial equipment
• Load calculation for specialized systems: data centers, laboratories, and production facilities
• Applying diversity factors to estimate actual load versus connected load
• Estimating peak demand and understanding its significance for system design

Day 5: Practical Application and Advanced Topics

• Using software tools for load estimation and energy management
• Case studies and examples of electrical load estimation in real-world scenarios
• Peak demand and capacity planning in power distribution systems
• Load management strategies for reducing electrical costs and improving efficiency
• Verifying load calculations and integrating load estimation into overall electrical system design
• Final review, Q&A session, and troubleshooting common challenges in load estimation

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