Substation Fundamentals and
Introduction to Substation Design
September 10-11, and Sept 17-18, 2024 | Online
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Substation Fundamentals
September 10-11, 2024 | Online
I have a better understanding of substations than anticipated. I am a lot more confident in my abilities to manage a substation project.” Project Coordinator, Lubbock Power & Light
“EUCI courses have three fundamental characteristics: substance, substance, and substance. Time and money well spent.” Assistant GM-Power Supply, Burbank Water and Power
“This was a very good course for someone with my experience and knowledge. I learned a lot about substations and feel like I have a more well-rounded knowledge of substations.” Civil Engineer, Shive-Hattery
This course will introduce and provide non-technical people with the basics of a substation and all the general components that are inside a substation. General issues that are involved in the construction, operation and maintenance of substations and switchyards, and detailed safety awareness will be discussed. It will allow people who are not substation design engineers to know enough to oversee various aspects of a substation and will allow strong oversight of contractors and various substation projects.
Learning Outcomes
- Review the basics of the power system
- Explore an in-depth section on substations covering their types and differences
- Describe the various components and all equipment in substations
- Review possible causes and solutions to substation faults
- Explain the various factors in and parts to substation safety
- Engage in an understanding of basic substation drawings and diagrams
List the components and tasks involved with managing a substation project
Agenda
TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 10, 2024
9:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m. Central Time
Electricity Basics and the Power Delivery System
Substation Overview
- High Voltage
- Transmission Line Entry
- Power Transformers
- Distribution Circuit Exits
Substation Site Selection
Substation Equipment
- HV Arrester
- HV Breakers
- Power Transformer (w/ and w/o LTC)
- LV Bus
- Distribution Feeder Breakers
- W/ and w/o Voltage Regulators
- Ground Grid
Substation Protection & Control
- Control House Components
- Alternatives to Control House
- Supervisory/Automation Equipment & Systems
Substation Safety
- PPE
- Do’s & Don’ts
WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER 11, 2024
9:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m. Central Time
Substation Drawings
- 1-Line and 3-Line Schematics
- Physical Drawings
- Plan View
- Elevation
Managing Substation Construction Projects
- General Process
- Project Schedule
- Project Groups and Tasks
- Project Development
- Engineering
- Procurement
- Construction
- Testing and Commissioning
- Asset Management / O&M
Instructor
Jerry Josken, Senior Consultant and Instructor, EUCI
Jerry holds a BS in Electrical Engineering Technology from the Milwaukee School of Engineering and an MBA from North Central College. During his 30+ year career with Eaton Power Systems, Jerry served in a variety of engineering capacities. Past leadership positions include Chair of IEEE Rural Electric Power Conference (2012) and GLEMS Distribution Equipment/Controls (2013-2014). Presently, Jerry is a developer and instructor for EUCI Courses.
Introduction to Substation Design
September 17-18, 2024 | Online
“This course was a perfect next step for an electrical engineer working in the utility sector. Learning about substation design methodology and terminology has provided a baseline and logical next step in building my professional skillset.” Electrical Engineer II, City of Boulder
“It gave me an insight of what we are using at our present company and what other technology is on the market and the benefits. It was very informative.” Trainee Engineer, Belize Electricity Ltd.
“EUCI set you up with an extensive framework and encourages all participants to dive deeper in to individual topics for further personal development and understanding.” Engineer, Prairie Land Electric Cooperative
“This course was very informative. The subject PowerPoint and materials are very detailed and well put together.” Senior Electrical Engineer, FFE Inc.
Transmission to distribution substation designs vary in complexity, proportional to their rating (MVA) and application. A variety of engineering disciplines are involved including civil, mechanical, electrical power and communications. Design philosophies are influenced by a utility’s contingency strategy, space limitations, aesthetic requirements, work rules, maintenance practices, and other factors.
This course will provide an overview of design methods with given specifications and a one-line diagram for a typical T to D substation. Discussion concerning substation device options provide attendees with the information to make intelligent choices regarding design features. The class creates a forum for comparing best practices for substation design, maintenance, and the operation of these facilities.
Learning Outcomes
A comprehensive introduction to the following substation components will be discussed:
- Review the various types of substations
- List substation reliability/redundancy considerations
- Review substation specifications and one-line diagrams
- Review site selection criteria and components
- Determine the keys to initial substation layouts
- Get an overview on civil engineering considerations including: concrete foundations, steel structures, and liquid containment
- Review substation components and ratings including: power transformers, voltage regulators, voltage regulating controls, overcurrent protective devices of fuses and circuit breakers, overvoltage protection
- List the purposes, uses for and types of protection & control
- Get introduced to metal enclosed substations
- Get introduced to modular substations
Agenda
TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 17, 2024
1:00 – 5:00 p.m. Central Time
Course Overview – Welcome, Introductions & Course Scope
- Types of Substations
- Course focus on transmission to distribution open frame bus work substations
- Substation Reliability/Redundancy Considerations
- Alternative power source for served load
- Robustness of distribution feeders
- Redundancy within the substation
- Review of Substation Specifications
- One-line diagram
Site Selection
- Meets the Estimated Required Area
- Access to Transmission Line
- Access to Transportation
- Roads, railroad, barge, etc.
- Elevation – Proximity to Flood Plane
- Proximity to Ocean (Salt Water)
- Soil Conditions
Initial Substation Layout
- Determine Entry (Primary) and Exits (Secondary)
- Handling power line congestion
- Overhead vs. underground
- Required Clearances Within Substations
- Per NESC 2017 Sections 10 -19
- Space Requirements (Vertical/Horizontal)
- Substation devices (transformers, breakers, etc.)
- Operation of heavy lifting equipment
Civil Engineering Considerations
- Concrete Foundations for Substation Devices
- Steel Structures Supporting:
- Bus work
- Miscellaneous devices (PTs, CTs, Disconnect Switches, Surge Arresters, etc.)
- Liquid Containment
WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER 18, 2024
9:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m. Central Time
Substation Components and Rating
- Power Transformer (3) Design Considerations
- Rating (ONAN, ONAF…)
- With/without load tap changer
- Winding configurations
- Dielectric fluids
- Voltage Regulators
- Bus vs. discreet feeder regulation
- Voltage regulator ratings
- Voltage Regulating Controls for LTC & VRs
- Settings & features
- Overcurrent Protective Devices
- Fuses
- Power fuses
- Current limiting fuses
- Power circuit breakers
- Design considerations:
- Interrupting medium
- Oil, air, SF6, vacuum
- Dielectric medium
- Oil, air, SF6, solid dielectric
- Driving mechanisms
- Hydraulic
- Motor operators
- Magnetic actuators
- Maintenance requirements
- Automatic circuit reclosers
- Ratings
- Overvoltage Protection
- Coordination of arresters w/equipment insulation ratings
- Station & heavy-duty class arresters
Protection & Control
- Station Power
- Aux power
- Station batteries vs. control cabinet batteries
- Sensors
- PTs and CTs
- Metering
- Protective relay
- Overcurrent protection (phase & ground)
- Differential relaying
- Transformer
- Substation
- Remote/Supervisory Control
- Communication protocols within intelligent devices
- Gateway computers
- Control Houses
Intro to Metal Enclosed Substation
- Where Space is at a Premium
- No exposed bus work
- Rack out breakers
Intro to Modular Substations
- Small KVA Requirements
- Delivered as a Complete Unit