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Advanced CPD

Transmission & Distribution Operation & Design Calculations

This advanced 5 days programme provides professionals with a rigorous, practice-oriented grounding in Transmission & Distribution Operation & Design Calculations. Designed for those working across the Engineering & Technical sector, the course combines established theoretical frameworks with current industry practice through expert-led instruction, structured case studies, and hands-on workshops.

5 daysDuration
AdvancedLevel
5 Days · 15 ModulesProgramme
YX-ELEC-002Code
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Course Overview

About this programme

This advanced 5 days programme provides professionals with a rigorous, practice-oriented grounding in Transmission & Distribution Operation & Design Calculations. Designed for those working across the Engineering & Technical sector, the course combines established theoretical frameworks with current industry practice through expert-led instruction, structured case studies, and hands-on workshops.

Participants will engage with the most relevant tools, standards, and methodologies used in Electrical Engineering today. By the final day, delegates will leave with a clear personal action plan and the confidence to apply their learning immediately, contributing to improved performance, compliance, and competitive advantage within their organisations.

Programme Objective

Equip professionals with the knowledge, skills, and frameworks required to excel in Transmission & Distribution Operation & Design Calculations, driving measurable improvement in Engineering & Technical performance and delivering tangible value to their organisations.

5 daysTotal Duration
5 DaysTraining Days
15 ModulesModules Covered
Max 20Class Size
EnglishLanguage
CPDAccreditations

What You Will Learn

11 key learning outcomes

01

Apply engineering standards and codes relevant to Electrical Engineering in the oil, gas, and energy sectors

02

Analyse failure modes, root causes, and risk profiles for critical equipment and systems

03

Design or evaluate engineering solutions that meet functional, safety, and regulatory requirements

04

Interpret technical data, inspection findings, and performance metrics to support informed decisions

05

Apply integrity management principles to assess and extend the safe operating life of assets

06

Utilise industry codes (API, ASME, ISO, NACE) applicable to Electrical Engineering disciplines

07

Develop inspection and maintenance strategies based on risk-based methodologies

08

Assess the impact of material selection, operating conditions, and degradation mechanisms on asset life

09

Communicate engineering findings and recommendations to technical and non-technical stakeholders

10

Apply lessons learned from industry incidents to improve engineering design and operational practices

11

Integrate HSE considerations into engineering decisions throughout the asset lifecycle

Course Outline

5 training days · 15 modules · hands-on workshops

1
Power
System
2
Load
Flow,
3
Protection
Principles
4
Motors,
Variable
5
Electrical
Safety,
Day 1

Power System Fundamentals & Equipment

Establish a rigorous foundation in electrical power system theory and key equipment.

8 hours 3 modules
Module 1

Power System Fundamentals

  • AC power theory: voltage, current, impedance, and phasor representation
  • Three-phase systems: balanced loading, kVA, kW, and kVAr
  • Per-unit system: advantages in fault and load flow analysis
  • Power factor: significance, correction methods, and capacitor banks
Module 2

Power Generation & Transformers

  • Synchronous generators: construction, excitation, and AVR control
  • Gas turbine and diesel generator sets: paralleling and load sharing
  • Transformer types: power, instrument (CT and VT), and special purpose
  • Transformer protection: differential, Buchholz, and winding temperature
Module 3

Switchgear & Distribution

  • HV and MV switchgear: types, ratings, and interlock schemes
  • Circuit breakers: SF6 gas, vacuum, and air-blast mechanisms
  • Cable systems: sizing, installation, and derating factors
  • Earthing systems: TN-S, TN-C-S, IT, and high-impedance earthing
Practical Workshop

One-line diagram review: groups trace fault current paths on an industrial SLD, identify all protection zones, and verify equipment ratings for the installed capacity.

Day 2

Load Flow, Fault Analysis & Power Quality

Apply power system analysis techniques to design and verify industrial electrical networks.

8 hours 3 modules
Module 1

Load Flow Analysis

  • Gauss-Seidel and Newton-Raphson methods: convergence and accuracy
  • Bus classification: slack, PV, and PQ buses
  • Voltage profile analysis: acceptable limits and reactive compensation
  • Software-based load flow: data entry, outputs, and iterative adjustments
Module 2

Fault Level Calculations (IEC 60909)

  • Symmetrical components: positive, negative, and zero sequence networks
  • Three-phase, phase-to-phase, and single-phase fault calculations
  • Maximum and minimum fault levels: application to protection grading
  • Fault current contribution from motors and generators
Module 3

Power Quality Assessment

  • Voltage harmonics: sources, THD limits, and IEC 61000 standards
  • Voltage flicker: rapid voltage changes and limits
  • Power quality monitoring: class A and class S instruments
  • Mitigation: passive filters, active filters, and SVCs
Practical Workshop

Fault level calculation workshop: teams compute maximum and minimum fault levels at three key buses in a provided network and verify switchgear breaking capacity.

Day 3

Protection Principles & Relay Settings

Design and calculate relay settings for comprehensive power system protection.

8 hours 3 modules
Module 1

Protection Philosophy

  • Protection objectives: sensitivity, selectivity, speed, and security
  • Zones of protection and overlapping zones concept
  • Primary vs. backup protection: local and remote backup
  • CT and VT requirements: accuracy class, burden, and saturation
Module 2

Overcurrent & Earth Fault Protection

  • IDMT characteristic selection: standard inverse, very inverse, and extremely inverse
  • Pickup current and TMS calculation: worked examples
  • Directional overcurrent: polarising quantity and angle setting
  • Restricted earth fault (REF) and high-impedance busbar protection
Module 3

Differential & Distance Protection

  • Transformer differential: percentage bias and harmonic restraint
  • Generator differential and loss of excitation protection
  • Distance relay: R-X diagram, mho/quadrilateral characteristics
  • Distance relay zones: Zone 1, 2, 3, and permissive underreach
Practical Workshop

Protection coordination study: groups calculate and plot time-current characteristics for a radial feeder, verifying grading margins and producing a relay setting schedule.

Day 4

Motors, Variable Speed Drives & SCADA

Apply motor control and automation knowledge to process plant electrical systems.

8 hours 3 modules
Module 1

Induction Motor Selection & Starting

  • Motor enclosures and cooling: TEFC, TEAAC, and CACA types
  • Starting methods: DOL, star-delta, autotransformer, and soft starter
  • Motor protection relay: thermal, stall, under-voltage, and phase unbalance
  • Hazardous area motors: Ex d, Ex e, Ex n, and Ex p selection
Module 2

Variable Speed Drives (VSDs)

  • PWM inverter technology and V/f vs. vector control
  • Harmonics from VSDs: 5th and 7th order and filter sizing
  • Drive-motor cable: shielding, length limits, and dV/dt filters
  • VSD benefits: energy savings, controlled starting, and process optimisation
Module 3

SCADA & Industrial Automation

  • SCADA architecture: field devices, communication, and SCADA server
  • IEC 61850 substation automation: GOOSE, SV, and MMS
  • Cybersecurity for operational technology: IEC 62443 zones and conduits
  • Remote monitoring and diagnostics for electrical assets
Practical Workshop

VSD specification exercise: teams size a VSD for a defined centrifugal pump application, assess harmonic injection, and specify the required harmonic mitigation solution.

Day 5

Electrical Safety, Testing & Asset Management

Apply electrical safety standards, testing practices, and asset management principles.

8 hours 3 modules
Module 1

Electrical Safety Standards

  • IEC 60079 and ATEX: hazardous area zones, groups, and temperature classes
  • Electrical area classification: methodology and documentation
  • Arc flash hazard analysis: IEEE 1584-2018 and incident energy calculation
  • Lock-out/tag-out (LOTO): energy isolation procedures and auditing
Module 2

Electrical Testing & Commissioning

  • Insulation resistance: IR, polarisation index, and dielectric discharge
  • High voltage testing: AC withstand, VLF, and partial discharge mapping
  • Power transformer testing: DGA, turns ratio, and winding resistance
  • Protection relay secondary injection: test procedures and acceptance criteria
Module 3

Electrical Asset Management

  • Electrical equipment life expectancy and ageing mechanisms
  • Predictive maintenance for HV equipment: thermography and DGA trending
  • Electrical asset register: criticality, replacement planning, and spare parts
  • Life extension of switchgear and transformers: refurbishment vs. replacement
Practical Workshop

Commissioning procedure development: teams write a complete test and energisation procedure for a new HV motor control centre, including safety precautions and acceptance criteria.

The course outline is indicative. Content may be adapted to reflect current industry developments and delegate experience levels.

Who Should Attend

This programme is designed for professionals across these roles

Mechanical & Process Engineers

Engineers responsible for equipment design, selection, and performance management

Integrity & Inspection Engineers

Professionals managing inspection programmes, FFS assessments, and regulatory compliance

Maintenance Supervisors

Supervisors planning and executing maintenance activities on critical process equipment

Operations Engineers & Technicians

Field operations staff responsible for day-to-day plant running and first-line fault response

HSE & Technical Safety Engineers

Safety professionals requiring engineering depth for risk assessment and incident investigation

Graduate Engineers

Early-career engineers building technical competency in their chosen engineering discipline

Schedule & Fees

Upcoming public dates — enrol anytime

Jun
06
06 Jun – 10 Jun 2026
Dubai, UAE
Classroom 9 seats available
$5,950
per delegate
Jun
26
26 Jun – 30 Jun 2026
Live Online (Zoom)
Online Only 2 seats left!
$4,950
per delegate
Jul
30
30 Jul – 03 Aug 2026
Singapore
In-House Only 3 seats left!
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Aug
22
22 Aug – 26 Aug 2026
Houston, USA
Blended 5 seats available
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Sep
27
27 Sep – 01 Oct 2026
Abu Dhabi, UAE
Classroom 6 seats available
$5,950
per delegate
Oct
24
24 Oct – 28 Oct 2026
Live Online (Zoom)
Online 7 seats available
$4,950
per delegate
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Accreditations & Recognition

This course carries internationally recognised professional credits

CPD Certified

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