Reliability & Operational Performance of Electric Power Systems

Course Category : Sustainability

This course provides an advanced framework for analysing the reliability and operational performance of electric power systems using probabilistic methods and standard reliability indices, supporting planning and operational decisions in competitive energy markets.
5 Days – Advanced Level.

Starts On

23 - August - 2026

Ends On

27 - August - 2026

Location

United Arab Emirates (UAE) - Dubai

Language

Arabic

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Targeted Audience

  • Electric power utility professionals
  • Power system operators (ISOs, RTOs, TSOs)
  • Regulatory authority professionals
  • Large industrial and commercial energy users
  • Power system consultants
  • Researchers and postgraduate students
  • Planning and operations engineers

Targeted Skills

  • Probabilistic modelling of power systems
  • Reliability index calculation and analysis
  • Generation, transmission, and distribution assessment
  • Analytical and simulation-based methods
  • Reliability cost analysis
  • Supporting system planning and reinforcement decisions
  • Interpretation of reliability study results

Expected Outcomes

  • Develop an advanced understanding of power system reliability concepts.
  • Apply probabilistic methods for reliability assessment.
  • Calculate and analyse system and load-point reliability indices.
  • Conduct practical reliability studies using simulation tools.
  • Compare and justify alternative system reinforcement schemes.

Training Topics Index

  • Introduction to electric power systems
  • Probabilistic modelling principles
  • Reliability criteria and indices
  • Analytical and simulation approaches

  • Transmission system modelling
  • Continuity loss criteria
  • Load-point and system indices
  • Reliability cost evaluation

  • Generation system modelling
  • Unit and load representation
  • Frequency and duration methods
  • Generation reliability indices

  • Composite system modelling
  • Analytical techniques
  • Composite system reliability indices
  • Cost and performance evaluation

  • Distribution system modelling
  • Customer and load-point indices
  • Distribution performance indices
  • Practical simulation applications