The Power Systems Operations course provides participants with the technical theory and practice needed to enable them to comprehend the principles of operations of the power system, causes of faults and principles of protection.

The objective of this course is to:

· Provide participants with the knowledge and skills required to operate a power system.

At the end of this training programme, course participants shall be able to:

· Explain the key components of a power system;

· Explain how synchronous generators work;

· Explain the role of transformers, capacitors and reactors in power systems;

· Carry out operations on a power system;

· Carry out operations on an interconnected system;

· Explain the importance of carrying out system studies;

· Carry out load management;

· Carry out switching operations.

1) Power Systems Overview

2) Synchronous Machines

3) Transformers, Capacitors and Reactors in Power Systems

4) Power System Operations

5) Interconnected System Operation

6) Systems Studies

7) Demand Side Management

8) Switching Operations.

Participant’s profile or target groups are Electrical/Mechanical Engineers, Technologists, Technicians and suitably qualified personnel.