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Course Outline
Comprehensive ETAP Training
System Modeling and Load Flow Analysis
- ETAP Interface & One-Line Diagram (OLD)
- Mastering the Graphical User Interface (GUI) and Project Toolbar.
- Constructing a reliable One-Line Diagram: Incorporating Busbars, Transformers, Generators, and Loads.
- Managing Element Libraries and Property Editors.
- Load Flow Analysis
- Configuring Study Cases and solution parameters.
- Gaining insight into Newton-Raphson, Fast Decoupled, and Adaptive Newton-Raphson methods.
- Practical Session: Executing Load Flow studies, interpreting outcomes (voltage drops, power factors), and utilizing the "Alert View" to pinpoint 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.
- Calculating the Duty and Breaking capacity of 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.
- Practical Session: Contrasting "Direct-on-Line" (DOL) starting with Star-Delta or 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.
- Drawing Time-Current Characteristic (TCC) curves.
- Selectivity and Discrimination
- Tuning relay settings to ensure only the affected section is isolated.
- Validating transformer damage curves and cable thermal limits.
- Hands-on Workshop: Distribution Network Simulation
- Capstone Project: Developing a standard distribution network from the ground up.
- Conducting a comprehensive study encompassing Load Flow, Short Circuit, and Coordination.
- Generating Final Reports and visualizing results.
Foundational GIS Training:
- Core concepts and applications of GIS
- Introduction to ArcGIS Pro
- Understanding GIS Data Types and Formats
- Working with Geodatabases and creating data
- Map preparation techniques
GIS Mapping Skills:
- Preparing base data using satellite/drone imagery
- Managing attributes
- Utilizing Geoprocessing tools
- Performing GIS data analysis
- Processing pole data
- Processing consumer data
- Designing map templates
- Cartographic mapping
70 Hours
Testimonials (2)
Doing Exercise
Joe Pang - Lands Department, Hong Kong
Course - QGIS for Geographic Information System
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.