An Interactive 5-Day Training Course

Substation Design & Operation

An Advanced Course on Protection, Control, System Studies
and Construction of Zone Substations

Substation Design & Operation

Course Overview

This GLOMACS Substation Design & Operation training course has been designed to provide a clear and perfect understanding of transmission & zone substation primary and secondary systems.

Power systems are comprised of transmission, distribution, and generation. In order to control the line losses and voltage drop percentages within these systems, power companies and industrial consumers normally design and install substations at different locations and at different voltage levels, which facilitate not only the monitoring and instrumentation of system parameters, but also they will help companies, utilities, and industrial loads to bring under control and improve their power factor, demand factor, load factor, tele-protection, overload, fault clearance times, critical and essential loads, and equipment ratings.

The primary system component covers the installation, commissioning, testing, maintenance, operation and design of switchgears and switchyards, power transformers, service transformers, switching devices (circuit breakers, disconnect switches, earthing switches, etc.), gantry towers, cable trenches and cable ducts, and substation buildings. The primary component also discusses clearance distances, cable and transformer sizing, lightning/switching impulse/power frequency protection (surge arresters and surge diverters), basic insulation level (BIL), instrument transformer types, substation geotech and feasibility studies, substation location, and load studies. In this training seminar the participants will have the opportunity to discuss the pros and cons of different busbar configurations and build up single line diagrams and layout diagrams as the main tools for system analysis. The participants will also have the opportunity to determine the system voltage profile together with the technical specifications of switchgears, outdoor circuit breakers and busbars, power cables, etc.

The secondary system component covers the installation, commissioning, testing, maintenance, operation and design of protection relays, fuses, circuit breakers, reclosers, sectionalizers/load break switches, fault recorders, and other protection, control, and instrumentation devices. The secondary system component also discusses some popular protection and control logics, SCADA systems, COMMS protocols and applications, intertripping techniques, overload control, load shedding, automation and remote control, earthing systems, batteries and battery chargers, AC and DC auxiliary systems and panels, power factor compensation (PFC) techniques, power quality issues (such as harmonics, voltage flicker, sag, swell, etc.), and the impacts and applications of embedded generation. In this training course, the participants will have the opportunity to calculate fault currents and system impedances by means of Per Unit system, and practice power system circuitry analysis, fault root cause analysis, propose appropriate protection schemes and choose suitable CT’s, VT’s, and relays for different scenarios through industry-based practical worked examples and mini projects to achieve an optimized and coordinated operation of control and protection devices in typical complex power systems.

This training course will highlight:

  • Substation construction, installation, and operation
  • Power system protection
  • Substation equipment selection and specifications
  • Substation automation
  • Substation earthing systems

Training Objectives

At the end of this training course, you will learn how to:

  • Determine the location and busbar configuration of a typical substation
  • Propose specifications for major substation equipment
  • Create single line, layout, and schematics diagrams
  • Select fit-for-the-purpose protection relays and other related devices
  • Calculate fault levels and loadings of feeders and branches
  • Analyze protection logics and coordination between protection devices

Who should Attend?

We encourage the staff involved in the operation, planning, design, and maintenance of power systems to attend this training course.

This GLOMACS training course is suitable to a wide range of professionals but will greatly benefit:

  • Project Engineers / Managers
  • Electrical Engineers / Technicians
  • System Operators
  • Design Engineers
  • Asset Engineers / Managers
  • Planning Engineers / Managers
  • Protection, Instrumentation, and Commissioning Engineers / Technicians

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: Role of Substations in Power Networks
  • Power System Principles & Circuit Analysis
  • Complex Numbers and Engineering Math
  • Substation Types
  • Substation Drawings and Diagrams (SLD, Layout, Schematics, Auxiliary AC & DC)
  • Substation Main Components
  • Substation Location
  • Soil Parameters and Calculations
  • Substation Busbar Configuration
  • Substation Voltage Selection
  • Environmental issues in the location of a switchyard and mitigation techniques
DAY 2: Substation Major Equipment
  • Circuit Breaker Types & Applications
  • Switchgear Types, Components, and Applications
  • Auto-reclosers
  • Sectionalizers
  • Disconnect Switches
  • RMU’s
  • Earthing Switches
  • SF6 Properties
  • GIS Substations
  • HV Cables Types & Calculations
  • Power & Distribution Transformers
  • Batteries & Battery Chargers
  • Power Conditioner
DAY 3: Substation Studies & Calculations
  • Power System Studies
  • Power System Planning
  • Substation Load Studies
  • Per Unit System
  • Fault Calculations
  • Switchyard Lightning Protection
  • Instrument Transformers (CT’s & VT’s)
  • Earthing Systems
DAY 4: Substation Protection & Control
  • Power System Studies
  • Power System Planning
  • Protection Zones, Local & Backup Protection
  • Sequence Networks
  • Fuse Types, Applications, Selection, and Coordination
  • Protection Relay Types and Functions
  • Protection Relaying Technology
  • Overcurrent Protection
  • Earth Fault Protection
  • IDMT O/C & E/F Protection
  • Definite Time (DT) Protection
  • High-set Instantaneous Protection
  • Transient Overreach
  • Transformer O/C and E/F Protection
  • Transformer Unit Protection (REF and Diff)
  • Buchholz & Pressure Relief
  • Transformer Differential Protection Complexities & Solutions
  • Interposing CT’s
  • Transformer-feeder Protection Schemes
DAY 5: Substation Safety Issues
  • Ungrounded vs. Grounded Systems
  • Touch & Step Voltages, Mesh Voltage
  • Earth Potential Rise (EPR), Transferred Voltages
  • Soil Resistivity
  • Verification of Adequacy
  • Lightning Protection Techniques (rolling spheres, cone of protection)
  • Embedded Generation
  • Power Factor Compensation (PFC)
  • Power Quality (harmonics, voltage flicker)
  • Clearance Distances
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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