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Intensive ETAP Training

System Modeling and Load Flow Analysis

  • ETAP Interface & One-Line Diagram (OLD)
    • Navigating the Graphical User Interface (GUI) and Project Toolbar.
    • Building a reliable One-Line Diagram by adding 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 Application: Executing Load Flow studies, interpreting outcomes such as voltage drops and power factors, and utilizing the "Alert View" to spot overloaded components.

Short Circuit & Motor Starting Studies

  • Short Circuit Analysis
    • Overview of IEEE and IEC standards for fault calculations.
    • Analyzing 3-phase, Line-to-Ground, Line-to-Line, and Double Line-to-Ground faults.
    • Evaluating the Duty and Breaking capacity of Circuit Breakers.
  • Motor Starting Analysis
    • Modeling static versus dynamic motor starting scenarios.
    • Evaluating how "Voltage Dip" affects the rest of the system during motor acceleration.
    • Practical Application: Comparing "Direct-on-Line" (DOL) starting against 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.
    • Generating Time-Current Characteristic (TCC) curves.
  • Selectivity and Discrimination
    • Tweaking relay settings to ensure only the faulted section is isolated.
    • Verifying transformer damage curves and cable thermal limits.
  • Hands-on Workshop: Distribution Network Simulation
    • Capstone Project: Constructing a standard distribution network from scratch.
    • Conducting a comprehensive study covering Load Flow, Short Circuit, and Coordination.
    • Generating final reports and visualizing results.

Basic GIS Training:

  • Concepts and applications of GIS
  • Introduction to ArcGIS Pro
  • GIS Data Types and Formats
  • Geodatabases and data creation
  • Map preparation

GIS Mapping:

  • Preparing base data from satellite or drone imagery
  • Working with attributes
  • Utilizing geoprocessing tools
  • Analyzing GIS data
  • Processing pole data
  • Processing consumer data
  • Designing map templates
  • Cartographic mapping

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 70 Hours

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