Course Outline
Comprehensive ETAP Training
System Modeling and Load Flow Analysis
- ETAP Interface & Single-Line Diagram (OLD)
- Navigating the Graphical User Interface (GUI) and Project Toolbar.
- Constructing a reliable Single-Line Diagram: Incorporating Busbars, Transformers, Generators, and Loads.
- Managing Element Libraries and Property Editors.
- Load Flow Analysis
- Configuring Study Cases and solving parameters.
- Gaining insight into the Newton-Raphson, Fast Decoupled, and Adaptive Newton-Raphson solution methods.
- Practical Application: Executing Load Flow studies, analyzing outcomes (such as voltage drops and power factors), and utilizing the "Alert View" to detect overloaded components.
Short Circuit & Motor Starting Studies
- Short Circuit Analysis
- Overview of IEEE and IEC standards for fault calculations.
- Evaluating 3-phase, Line-to-Ground, Line-to-Line, and Double Line-to-Ground faults.
- Establishing the Duty and Breaking capacity requirements for Circuit Breakers.
- Motor Starting Analysis
- Modeling Static versus Dynamic motor starting scenarios.
- Evaluating the impact of "Voltage Dip" on the broader system during motor acceleration phases.
- Practical Application: Comparing "Direct-on-Line" (DOL) starting against Star-Delta or Variable Frequency Drive (VFD) methods within the simulation environment.
Protection Coordination & Network Simulation
- Protective Device Coordination (Star View)
- Introduction to the ETAP Star (Protection & Coordination) module.
- Integrating Overcurrent (50/51) and Ground Fault (50N/51N) relays.
- Generating Time-Current Characteristic (TCC) curves.
- Selectivity and Discrimination
- Adjusting relay settings to ensure isolation of only the faulted section.
- Verifying transformer damage curves and cable thermal limits.
- Practical Workshop: Distribution Network Simulation
- Capstone Project: Designing a standard distribution network from the ground up.
- Executing a comprehensive study encompassing Load Flow, Short Circuit, and Coordination analysis.
- Generating final reports and visualizing results.
Foundational GIS Training:
- Core concepts and applications of Geographic Information Systems (GIS).
- Introduction to ArcGIS Pro.
- GIS Data Types and Formats.
- Geodatabases and data creation.
- Map preparation techniques.
GIS Mapping Techniques:
- Preparing base data using satellite or drone imagery.
- Working with data attributes.
- Utilizing geoprocessing tools.
- Analyzing GIS data.
- Processing pole-related data.
- Processing consumer connection data.
- Designing map templates.
- Creating cartographic maps.
Requirements
Custom Corporate Training
Training solutions designed exclusively for businesses.
- Customized Content: We adapt the syllabus and practical exercises to the real goals and needs of your project.
- Flexible Schedule: Dates and times adapted to your team's agenda.
- Format: Online (live), In-company (at your offices), or Hybrid.
Price per private group, online live training, starting from 8000 € + VAT*
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Testimonials (3)
Learning that the QGIS and a tool that can used by other different professionals such land survey
Bame Duncan Koko - Bentel Technologies (Pty) Ltd
Course - QGIS for Geographic Information System
How to use open satellites data for real applications
Tshering Dorji - Druk Holding and Investments
Course - Advanced Geographic Information Systems (GIS)
Hands-on examples allowed us to get an actual feel for how the program works. Good explanations and integration of theoretical concepts and how they relate to practical applications.
