An Interactive 5-Day Training Course
Electrical Demand – Side Management ( DSM )
Develop a Structured Knowledge of Demand-Side Management and its Application
Course Overview
The training course will provide an understanding of electricity demand-side management (DSM) systems and the technologies they use, the motivating factors driving their introduction and how they were introduced and installed.
This training course will provide a sound grounding in demand-side management that will help tackle similar issues facing you or company in the future.
Additionally, you will gain a wide-ranging appreciation of the various elements that make up effective electricity demand-side management installations from identification of their need, the range of technologies available or soon to be on the market, how to ensure buy-in from participants, marketing the ideas through to installation and monitoring.
Delegates are encouraged to participate by active involvement in group discussions and sharing experiences.
Training Objectives
This training course has been designed to give engineers and other professionals a sound grounding and understanding of electricity demand-side management:
- Gain a better understanding of demand-side management and its application in real world practice
- Understand how it has been used and applied in other environments
- Obtain the benefits that can accrue from the effective control of load
- Appreciate issues for generation, and transmission and distribution networks of unrestrained load growth
- Learning from examples and question and answers
Who should Attend?
This training course has been designed for the following delegates:
- Engineers, managers and other professionals working in organisations interested in electricity
- Demand-side management schemes
- Professionals working in government or regulatory authorities who would like to learn how electrical load can be controlled to reduce system demand, costly new generation or transmission and distribution network reinforcements
About Saudi Glomacs
At Saudi GLOMACS, we specialize in delivering world-class training courses in Saudi Arabia and across various international locations. Our training courses are tailored to meet the unique demands of Saudi Vision 2030 and the Human Capability Development Program, focusing on empowering Saudi citizens and enhancing workforce skills. We offer diverse courses spanning leadership, management, engineering, and technical disciplines to cultivate expertise and drive professional growth. Our flexible learning options—whether in-person, online, or in-house—ensure accessibility and convenience for individuals and organizations alike.
With over 30+ years of experience through the GLOMACS global network, we are committed to delivering innovative, results-driven training solutions. Our expert instructors combine industry knowledge with dynamic teaching methods, fostering practical skill development and long-term career success. By choosing Saudi GLOMACS, you're investing in personal excellence and contributing to the Kingdom’s sustainable economic growth and vision-driven transformation.
Training Outline
DAY 1: History of Demand-Side Management
- What is demand-side management
- DSM and power quality
- Causes of energy losses
- Transmission and distribution loadings
- Introduction to the smart grid
- Driving force of DSM
- Group discussion
DAY 2: The Technology of DSM
- Voltage control
- Cyclo-control
- Remote/automatic switching
- Energy efficient equipment
- Introduction into Electricity storage, hydro, battery etc.
- Group discussion
DAY 3: The Effects DSM System
- DSM in current use
- The future need and justification for DSM
- Challenges of implementation of a DSM programme
- Smart appliances
- Smart ground source and air source heat pumps
- The smart meter and the grid frequency response
- Group discussion
DAY 4: Abnormal Condition on the Electrical Network
- Energy saving considerations
- Motors/Pumps and drive systems
- No cost or low cost measurers
- Lighting efficiency with comparisons
- Energy management activities
- DSM and good house keeping
- Group discussion
DAY 5: Distribution Management Systems
- Preventative maintenance and DSM
- Introduction into energy auditing
- Preliminary auditing
- Detailed auditing
- Load levelling, load control and tariff incentives and penalties.
- Load growth and conservation programmes
- Group discussion
Certificates
- On successful completion of this training course, GLOMACS Certificate will be awarded to the delegates
- Continuing Professional Education credits (CPE) : In accordance with the standards of the National Registry of CPE Sponsor, one CPE credit is granted per 50 minutes of attendance
Accreditation
GLOMACS is registered with NASBA as a sponsor of Continuing Professional Education (CPE) on the National Registry of CPE Sponsors. NASBA have final authority on the acceptance of individual courses for CPE credit. Complaints regarding registered sponsors may be submitted to the National Registry of CPE Sponsors through its website: www.learningmarket.org.
All Training Seminars delivered by GLOMACS by default are eligible for CPE Credit.
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