Advanced Power System Analysis in Electrical
Networks Using ETAP Power Station
08 – 12 September 2025
Sandton Centre, Johannesburg South Africa
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R24,999.00 Per Delegate
Course overview:
This advanced training course provides a comprehensive and hands-on approach to analyzing electrical power systems using ETAP Power Station, a leading electrical engineering software for power system modeling, simulation, and analysis. The course is designed to address the practical needs of engineers and professionals responsible for the planning, design, operation, and protection of electrical networks in utility, industrial, and commercial environments.
Participants will explore in-depth modules that cover advanced power system analysis techniques such as load flow, short circuit, transient stability, harmonic distortion, arc flash hazards, motor starting, and reliability assessment. The training emphasizes practical application through real-world case studies and detailed simulation exercises using the ETAP platform.
Course Objectives:
By the end of the course, participants will be able to:
1. Develop and simulate detailed electrical network models using ETAP for both low and high-voltage systems.
2. Perform advanced load flow and short circuit analyses using different industry-standard methodologies (ANSI, IEC, GOST).
3. Analyze and coordinate protection systems using time-current characteristic (TCC) curves for relays, circuit breakers, and fuses.
4. Assess harmonic distortion and design mitigation measures to ensure compliance with IEEE 519 and other standards.
5. Evaluate arc flash hazards and generate incident energy labels and safety boundaries as per IEEE 1584 and NFPA 70E.
6. Simulate motor starting impacts and optimize motor protection strategies.
7. Conduct transient stability and dynamic simulations to assess the system response during faults and switching events.
8. Assess network reliability and perform contingency (N-1) analysis to improve service continuity.
9. Generate technical reports and documentation for analysis, compliance, and project planning.
10. Apply practical skills using real-world case studies and ETAP project files for hands-on analysis.
Who Should Attend:
• Electrical engineers and technicians in utility companies
• Power system planners and grid operators
• Maintenance and protection engineers
• Renewable energy and power generation engineers
• Engineers managing industrial plants, oil & gas facilities, mining sites, and manufacturing units
• Electrical consultants and contractors involved in large-scale projects
• Engineers managing design and upgrade projects for substations and electrical systems
• Technical managers responsible for system reliability and compliance
Course Outline:
Module 1: Introduction and Software Overview
• Overview of ETAP software suite and capabilities
• Licensing, interface, and project management
• Overview of electrical system modeling in ETAP
• Creating and managing single-line diagrams (SLD)
Module 2: Network Modeling and Data Entry
• Bus, transformer, cable, line, breaker, and load modeling
• Equipment libraries and customization
• Importing and exporting data
• Data validation and audit tools
Module 3: Load Flow Analysis (Power Flow Studies)
• Types of load flow: Newton-Raphson, Fast-Decoupled, etc.
• Swing, PV, and PQ buses
• Generator modeling and slack bus selection
• Analyzing voltage profiles and power losses
• Load flow result interpretation and reporting
Module 4: Short Circuit Analysis
• ANSI, IEC, and GOST standards for fault studies
• 3-phase, line-to-line, line-to-ground, and double-line-to-ground faults
• Fault current calculations and breaker sizing
• Protective device evaluation using short circuit studies
Module 5: Protective Device Coordination & Selectivity Analysis
• Relay and breaker modeling
• Time-current characteristic (TCC) curves
• Coordination between fuses, breakers, and relays
• Creating coordination plots and reports
Module 6: Harmonic Analysis
• Sources of harmonics in electrical networks
• Harmonic load modeling
• Total Harmonic Distortion (THD) calculation
• Harmonic filters design and analysis
• Compliance with IEEE 519 standards
Module 7: Transient Stability and Dynamic Simulation
• Introduction to dynamic stability
• Generator modeling for transient analysis
• Fault simulations and system stability
• Swing curves, critical clearing time, and damping
Module 8: Arc Flash Hazard Analysis
• Arc flash standards: IEEE 1584, NFPA 70E
• Incident energy and PPE level calculation
• Arc flash boundaries and labeling
• Mitigation techniques and reporting
Module 9: Motor Starting and Impact Analysis
• Motor acceleration modeling
• Starting methods (DOL, soft start, VFD)
• Voltage dip and impact on network
• Coordination with utility
Module 10: Reliability Assessment and Contingency Analysis
• Component reliability modeling (MTTR, MTBF)
• Load point reliability indices (SAIDI, SAIFI)
• N-1 and N-2 contingency studies
• Critical load analysis and improvement measures
Module 11: Load Shedding and Optimization Studies
• Load prioritization and shedding schemes
• Frequency-based and voltage-based load shedding
• Optimization of network for loss minimization and cost reduction
End of the workshop
IN HOUSE AND ONLINE TRAINING
While both In-House and Online training can present with cost-effectiveness and time-efficacy, there are some very specific differences between in-house courses and those based online.
The demand for additional courses by individuals or groups of people is increasing. Still, it depends entirely on the preferences of a person what type of training he or she wants to receive. Online courses and in-house training carry some similarities but they are considered to exhibit some very pivotal differences too. Despite that, both types of learning can be really beneficial for attendees.
For Registration and other Training arrangements,
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