Introduction to Substation Design
February 24-25, 2021 | Online :: Central Time
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Overview
“This course was a perfect next step for an electrical engineer working in the utility sector. Learning about substation design methodology and terminology has provided a baseline and logical next step in building my professional skillset.” Electrical Engineer II, City of Boulder
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Transmission to distribution substation designs vary in complexity, proportional to their rating (MVA) and application. A variety of engineering disciplines are involved including civil, mechanical, electrical power and communications. Design philosophies are influenced by a utility’s contingency strategy, space limitations, aesthetic requirements, work rules, maintenance practices, and other factors.
This course will provide an overview of design methods with given specifications and a one-line diagram for a typical T to D substation. Discussion concerning substation device options provide attendees with the information to make intelligent choices regarding design features. The class creates a forum for comparing best practices for substation design, maintenance, and the operation of these facilities.
Learning Outcomes
- Review the various types of substations
- List substation reliability/redundancy considerations
- Review substation specifications and one-line diagrams
- Review site selection criteria and components
- Determine the keys to initial substation layouts
- Get an overview on civil engineering considerations including: concrete foundations, steel structures, and liquid containment
- Review substation components and ratings including: power transformers, voltage regulators, voltage regulating controls, overcurrent protective devices of fuses and circuit breakers, overvoltage protection
- List the purposes, uses for and types of protection & control
- Get introduced to metal enclosed substations
- Get introduced to modular substations
Credits
EUCI has been accredited as an Authorized Provider by the International Association for Continuing Education and Training (IACET). In obtaining this accreditation, EUCI has demonstrated that it complies with the ANSI/IACET Standard which is recognized internationally as a standard of good practice. As a result of their Authorized Provider status, EUCI is authorized to offer IACET CEUs for its programs that qualify under the ANSI/IACET Standard.
EUCI is authorized by IACET to offer 1.1 CEUs for this event.
Requirements for Successful Completion of Program
You must be logged in for the entire presentation and send in the evaluation after the online course is completed.
Instructional Methods
Case studies, PowerPoint presentations, and group discussion will be used in this event.
Who Should Attend
- New or moderately experienced substation engineers
- New power distribution engineers
- Substation design managers and supervisors
Agenda
Wednesday, February 24, 2021 – Central Time
12:45 – 1:00 p.m. :: Login
1:00 – 5:00 p.m. :: Course Timing
Course Overview – Welcome, Introductions & Course Scope
- Types of Substations
- Course focus on transmission to distribution open frame bus work substations
- Substation Reliability/Redundancy Considerations
- Alternative power source for served load
- Robustness of distribution feeders
- Redundancy within the substation
- Review of Substation Specifications
- One line diagram
- Alternative power source for served load
Site Selection
- Meets the Estimated Required Area
- Access to Transmission Line
- Access to Transportation
- Roads, railroad, barge, etc.
- Elevation – Proximity to Flood Plane
- Proximity to Ocean (Salt Water)
- Soil Conditions
Initial Substation Layout
- Determine Entry (Primary) and Exits (Secondary)
- Handling power line congestion
- Overhead vs. underground
- Required Clearances Within Substations
- Per NESC 2017 Sections 10 -19
- Space Requirements (Vertical/Horizontal)
- Substation devices (transformers, breakers, etc.)
- Operation of heavy lifting equipment
- Handling power line congestion
Civil Engineering Considerations
- Concrete Foundations for Substation Devices
- Steel Structures Supporting:
- Bus work
- Miscellaneous devices (PTs, CTs, Disconnect Switches, Surge Arresters, etc.)
- Liquid Containment
Thursday, February 25, 2021 – Central Time
8:45 –9:00 a.m. :: Login
9:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m. :: Course Timing
12:30 – 1:15 p.m. :: Lunch Break
Substation Components and Rating
- Power Transformer (3) Design Considerations
- Rating (ONAN, ONAF……)
- With/without load tap changer
- Winding configurations
- Dielectric fluids
- Voltage Regulators
- Bus vs. discreet feeder regulation
- Voltage regulator ratings
- Voltage Regulating Controls for LTC & VRs
- Settings & features
- Overcurrent Protective Devices
- Fuses
- Power fuses
- Current limiting fuses
- Power circuit breakers
- Design considerations:
- Interrupting medium
- Oil, air, SF6, vacuum
- Dielectric medium
- Oil, air, SF6, solid dielectric
- Driving mechanisms
- Hydraulic
- Motor operators
- Magnetic actuators
- Maintenance requirements
- Interrupting medium
- Automatic circuit reclosers
- Ratings
- Design considerations:
- Overvoltage Protection
- Coordination of arresters w/equipment insulation ratings
- Station & heavy-duty class arresters
- Fuses
Protection & Control
- Station Power
- Aux power
- Station batteries vs. control cabinet batteries
- Sensors
- PTs and CTs
- Metering
- Protective relay
- Overcurrent protection (phase & ground)
- Differential relaying
- Transformer
- Substation
- Remote/Supervisory Control
- Communication protocols within intelligent devices
- Gateway computers
- Control Houses
- Protective relay
- Aux power
Intro to Metal Enclosed Substation
- Where Space is at a Premium
- No exposed bus work
- Rack out breakers
Intro to Modular Substations
- Small KVA Requirements
- Delivered as a Complete Unit
Instructors
Anthony Centore, PE, Director of Engineering Services, Pike Engineering
Tony holds a BS in Electrical Engineering from the University of Pittsburgh School of Engineering, a BS in Physics from California University of Pennsylvania, an MBA from Robert Morris College, and is a registered professional engineer in multiple states. His 30-year career spans the power space that includes large power transformer design and manufacturing, heavy industry, large melting furnaces controls and power systems to include static var compensation, utility generation station power systems and controls, and utility substation and transmission design.
Jerry Josken, Senior Consultant, Pike Engineering
Jerry holds a BS in Electrical Engineering Technology from the Milwaukee School of Engineering and a MBA from North Central College. During his 30+ year career with Eaton’s Cooper Power Systems Jerry served in a variety of engineering capacities. Past leadership positions include Chair of IEEE Rural Electric Power Conference (2012) and GLEMS Distribution Equipment /Controls (2013-2014). Presently, Jerry coordinates Pike Engineering Professional Development Programs.
Online Delivery
We will be using Microsoft Teams to facilitate your participation in the upcoming event. You do not need to have an existing Teams account in order to participate in the broadcast – the course will play in your browser and you will have the option of using a microphone to speak with the room and ask questions, or type any questions in via the chat window and our on-site representative will relay your question to the instructor.
- You will receive a meeting invitation will include a link to join the meeting.
- Separate meeting invitations will be sent for the morning and afternoon sessions of the course.
- You will need to join the appropriate meeting at the appropriate time.
- If you are using a microphone, please ensure that it is muted until such time as you need to ask a question.
- The remote meeting connection will be open approximately 30 minutes before the start of the course. We encourage you to connect as early as possible in case you experience any unforeseen problems.
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Event | Standard Rate | Attendees | |
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Single Connection - Introduction to Substation Design | US $ 1195.00 | ||
Pack of 5 connections | US $ 4,780.00 | ||
Pack of 10 Connections | US $ 8,365.00 | ||
Pack of 20 Connections | US $ 14,340.00 | ||
Call us at 303.770.8800 if you have any specific questions on the volume discounts | |||
* all other discounts do not apply to license packs | |||
This event has the following related events: | |||
Substations for Non-Engineers | US $ 1195.00 | ||
Pack of 5 connections | US $ 4,780.00 | ||
Pack of 10 Connections | US $ 8,365.00 | ||
Pack of 20 Connections | US $ 14,340.00 | ||
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Cancellation Policy
Your registration may be transferred to a member of your organization up to 24 hours in advance of the event. Cancellations must be received on or before January 22, 2021 in order to be refunded and will be subject to a US $195.00 processing fee per registrant. No refunds will be made after this date. Cancellations received after this date will create a credit of the tuition (less processing fee) good toward any other EUCI event. This credit will be good for six months from the cancellation date. In the event of non-attendance, all registration fees will be forfeited. In case of conference cancellation, EUCIs liability is limited to refund of the event registration fee only. For more information regarding administrative policies, such as complaints and refunds, please contact our offices at 303-770-8800