Its distinctive strength is the way experienced, approachable tutors turn complex protection principles, equations and relay settings into understandable, real-world learning. Attendees value the balanced theory, calculations, practical testing and fault-finding on varied switchgear and relays, supported by clear explanations, discussion, comprehensive notes and a well-equipped facility. They say the course builds confidence and provides useful knowledge for workplace application, although the volume of material can make the pace feel intense.
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About this course
The course covers the application and testing of electrical protection in-depth and involves a number of practical exercises and demonstrations combined with classroom theory. A wide range of protective devices is used during the course including electromechanical, microprocessor-based and numerical relays.
What you will learn
- Introduction to power system protection
- Fuse and MCCB protection
- Current and voltage transformers
- Primary injection testing
- Earthing of high voltage systems
- Basic fault level calculations
- Introduction to symmetrical components
- Classification and function of relays
- Inverse definite minimum time (IDMT) relays
- Calculation of graded time settings for IDMT relays
- Secondary injection testing
- Directional overcurrent and earth fault protection
- Differential protection
- Numerical relays
- Feeder protection
- Transformer protection
- Motor protection
- Generator protection
- Bus zone protection
- Trip circuit supervision requirements
- Standard marking of switchgear panel wiring
Recent reviews
Alan made this course enjoyable and made it so I fully understood everything to its fullest, his knowledge is outstanding, I will look forward to gain more courses in the future with Faraday.
The course was packed with both theory and practical work, which kept me engaged throughout. Chris, who was the lecturer for the course, was brilliant, giving us in-depth explanations along with real-life scenarios that helped put the theory into perspective. I really enjoyed the course and gained a lot from…The course was packed with both theory and practical work, which kept me engaged throughout. Chris, who was the lecturer for the course, was brilliant, giving us in-depth explanations along with real-life scenarios that helped put the theory into perspective. I really enjoyed the course and gained a lot from it. I’m hoping to continue developing my protection knowledge and move on to the P3 course in the near futureRead more
Having been involved protection systems for a number years on a basic level the course delivered by Chris greatly helped further my understanding in this field. Well executed course and would definitely recommend.