Electrical Protection Systems Training Course

Course Category : Operations and Maintenance

As electrical infrastructures grow more complex, robust protection systems have become indispensable to ensure operational continuity and prevent costly failures. This programme provides a comprehensive framework for understanding protection mechanisms, fault analysis, and designing effective technical safeguards.
Duration: 5 Days
Level: Intermediate

Introduction

Modern electrical systems are evolving towards higher levels of complexity and reliability, making electrical protection a strategic necessity rather than merely a technical function. This training provides a comprehensive approach to understanding protection principles, fault detection mechanisms, time–current curve analysis, and proper selection of protection devices.
Participants will explore advanced practices for protecting equipment and networks, including transformer, generator, feeder, and circuit breaker protection, supported by practical simulations of real-world operational scenarios. This programme equips professionals with the capability to design and implement effective protection systems that enhance safety and reduce outage risks.

Targeted Specializations

Electrical engineers
Operation and maintenance technicians
Network protection specialists
Energy and industrial facility engineers
Middle management professionals in operations and maintenance

Targeted Skills

Analysing electrical system faults
Interpreting protection time curves
Designing protection systems based on international standards
Selecting the appropriate protection devices
Applying protection practices in industrial networks

Expected Outcomes

Understand the various types of electrical protection systems and their functions.
Ability to perform fault analysis using practical tools.
Design an integrated protection scheme for equipment and facilities.
Prepare protection layouts and coordinate settings between different devices.
Assess operational risks associated with electrical faults and propose preventive solutions

Training Topics Index

Principles of voltage, current, and faults
Classification and roles of protection systems
Components of protection schemes
Protection coordination concepts
IEC and IEEE standards

Types and causes of system faults
Voltage and current behaviour during faults
Reading fault diagrams
Impedance-based techniques
Protection analysis tools

Transformer protection
Generator protection
Switchgear and panel protection
Cable and feeder protection
Practical case studies

Time–current curve preparation
Selecting appropriate protection devices
Relay configuration and setting
Primary and backup protection coordination
Testing and maintenance procedures

Fault simulation
Digital relay testing
Real operational scenario analysis
Risk assessment in electrical networks
Preparing technical protection reports

Course Features

Modern and practical content
Real-world examples and leadership exercises
Pre- and post-course assessments to measure impact
Accredited certificate with QR code verification