An Interactive 5-Day Training Course
Fault Analysis in Electrical Networks
Course Overview
The detection and identification of faults on an electrical network has been and still is one of the problems facing Transmission and Distribution companies. The characteristics and operation of a network system are major considerations in creating or reducing the effects of electrical faults on the system.
Effective modern protective systems are designed to sense faults and send a warning signal or initiate disconnection of the faulty system in an appropriate time.
Delegates are encouraged to participate by active involvement in group discussions and sharing experiences.
Training Objectives
The training course is designed to present methods of electrical fault analysis, the causes of electrical faults and the detection and possible solutions in a network system. The method of this training is to develop the delegates thinking process.
Following the attendance at this training seminar, participants will return to their respective departments with a wider knowledge of the concepts of electricity and the inherent danger that electricity can cause.
On successful completion of this training seminar, participants will have:
- Understand the different types of faults and their effect
- Consequences of sustained fault current and any electrical arcs
- Knowledge of symmetrical and unsymmetrical faults
- Earthing/grounding systems
- Network protection systems
Who should Attend?
This training seminar is intended for electrical staff who work with transmission and distribution systems for the public or private sector.
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.
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Training Outline
DAY 1: Introduction to Electrical Network Faults
- Pre-course assessment
- Introduction, identification and discussion of the week’s goals
- Network faults and their types
- Fault characteristics to include introduction into short circuit issues
- Looking at limiting fault currents
- Arcing and bolted faults
- Identifying methods of fault analysis
- Group discussion
DAY 2: The Technology of Fault Analysis
- Review of Day 1
- Introduction into High-impedance faults
- Equipment faults looking at external & internal causes
- Symmetrical faults and their components
- Unsymmetrical faults and their components
- How symmetrical and asymmetrical faults affect the network
- Group discussion
DAY 3: The Effects on the Electrical Supply
- Volt-drop in an AC network system:- Impedance
- Looking at resistive, capacitive and inductive components in a network
- The effects of impedance on the protective devices in a network
- Earthing/ grounding systems in an electrical network, Transmission and Distribution.
- How earthing/grounding affects short circuit levels and protective devices
- Looking at voltage deviations in an electrical network
- The smart meter
- Group discussion
DAY 4: Abnormal Condition on the Electrical Network
- Power outages
- Types of power outages (Brown out)
- Protecting networks from outages
- Solar flares
- Blackout inevitability and electric sustainability
- Transmission failure protection
- Modern Electrical network protection and issues
- Single line drawings
- Group discussion
DAY 5: Distribution Management Systems
- Network Connectivity Analysis
- Switching schedule and safety Management
- State estimation
- Load flow applications
- Volt – VAR control (VVC)
- Load shedding application
- Fault Management & System Restoration (FMSR)
- Load balancing via feeder recognition (LBFR)
- Distribution Load Forecasting
- IEC 61968 Standards based Integration
- Group discussion and post course assessment
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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