Course Description

This course provides theoretical and practical knowledge of the issues related to power quality and harmonics. The objective of the course is to familiarize attendees with the terminology and concepts to evaluate the quality of power in an electric power system, and allow them to identify the source of the problem. The effects of harmonics on various power system components and methods of reducing excessive harmonics will also be addressed. IEEE and IEC recommendations, along with National Electric Code requirements will also be discussed in some detail.

Course Goal:

To enhance the delegate knowledge, skills, and abilities necessary to identify power quality and harmonic problems, and avoid such problems either during design or during the normal and emergency operation of the electric power system

Course Objectives:

By the end of the course, participant will be able to:

1. Develop a sound working knowledge of earthling and harmonics
2. Gain practical knowledge of surge and transient protection
3. Design electrical and electronic systems correctly by applying knowledge of harmonics and earthling principles
4. Describe applications for the latest technologies in correcting earthling, harmonics, surge, and transient problems
5. Troubleshoot electrical and electronic systems
6. Isolate and rectify power quality problems

Course Outline:

1. Introduction to Power Quality
2. Industry Commitment
3. Grounding
4. Voltage Disturbances
5. Mitigation Techniques
6. Understanding Harmonics
7. Sources of Harmonics
8. Effects on Power System Components
9. Harmonic Limits
10. Harmonic Modelling
11. Calculating Harmonic Currents and Voltages in The System
12. Capacitor Banks
13. Harmonic Filters
14. Harmonic Measurements
15. Solving Problems in Actual Systems
16. Discussion and Wrap-Up

Who Can Benefit?

The course curriculum is designed Especially for Plant engineers, facilities engineers, consultants and all personnel involved in the operation and maintenance of electric power systems are strongly encouraged to attend this course. Additionally, supervisory personnel are also encouraged to attend in order to become aware of the subject