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
Very good course for an overview of protection. Alan is very knowledgeable and answered all questions. I really enjoyed the practicle elements and the scenario in the workshop
Alan, was our tutor. Really great tutor. Very patient and helpful. Informative course
The best training course I’ve been on up to now. Alan was brilliant. Amazing course content and practical elements. Really engaging and a great pace for the learning. The technical content was a good level for engineers/university student.