MV Substation - An industrial approach (PART-A) (Coursera)

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MV Substation - An industrial approach (PART-A) (Coursera)

This tailor-made certificate course on MV Substation Engineering is curated by the Subject Matter Experts and practitioners of L&T, and is structured pragmatically to help the learner understand the industry practices in carrying out the engineering for substations and selection of various substation equipment in accordance with Indian & International Standards. In addition, it covers the electrical safety rules, safe operating procedures and an overview of maintenance practices to give a holistic understanding of the subject.

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This course opens up opportunities for the learners to become/excel as a Electrical Design Engineer, Construction and Planning Engineer.
This course gives the learners insights about:

  1. Substation, its types and components
  2. Substation configuration for different scenarios
  3. Transformers, its types and installation
  4. Complete knowhow of LV and MV Switchgear and its components
  5. Basics of Protection system
  6. Station AC/DC Aux Power system

Course 2 of 3 in the A Practitioner's Approach to Power Distribution & Automation Specialization.

Syllabus

WEEK 1
Substation Overview
You will understand - what is a substation, what are the different types of substations, and the different components that constitute a substation.

WEEK 2
Basic Design Parameters, Single Line Diagram
You will know the various factors which influence substation design like altitude, wind, ambient temperature, seismic area etc. You will understand role of industry practices and domestic/international standards.You will also understand why substations are differently configured from each other even though they serve the same function.

WEEK 3
Transformers
You will get an overview of the various types of transformers and their applications.
You will understand the types of cooling methods employed that define the transformer ratings. You will understand transformer configurations used in industry. You will get an exposure to the general arrangement of a transformer and its various components.

WEEK 4
LV & MV Switchgear
You will know the various types of LV switchgear used across industries with their typical applications.
You will know the major components constituting an LV switchgear along with their functions. You will know the safety features typically employed.

WEEK 5
Control System Components & Control Schemes
Standard components & its application will be explained like PB, control TNC switch, selector switch, time delay relays indicating lamps, terminal blocks.

WEEK 6
Station ACDC Aux Power System, DC Systems & DG Set
You will be made familiar with the various types of loads required for functioning of a substation.you will then be made to categorise them as vital, essential or non-essential.You will understand how to then feed the said loads. You will be made familiar with the Basics of AC/DC Aux. power System & Its distribution. Learner will be familiar with Aux.Transformer Sizing with case study

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