ETAP Power System Analysis & Simulation Course

Introduction to Power System Analysis, Single-Line Diagram (SLD) Modeling, Modeling of Bus, Grid, and Transmission Line, Transmission Line Equivalent Circuits, Ferranti Effect Simulation & Manual Calculation, Multi-Winding Transformer Modeling (Two-Winding, Three-Winding, and 3x1-Phase), Transformer Paralleling and Loss Analysis, Transformer OLTC Selection, Generator Control Modes, Capability Curves, Contingency Analysis, Load Flow Calculation per IEEE 399 and IEEE 3002-2, Surge Impedance Loading (SIL) Simulation, Power Factor Correction, Reactive Power Compensation, Modeling of ZIP Loads, Variable Frequency Drives (VFD), Wind Turbine Generators, and Solar Inverters

Short-Circuit Analysis Principles, Types of Faults, Symmetrical and Asymmetrical Fault Current, IEC 60909 Standard Assumptions & C-Factor Calculation, Manual Short-Circuit Calculations, Transformer Winding Configuration & Zero-Sequence Impedance Impact, Significance of X/R Ratio, Symmetrical Breaking Current, Peak Making Current, DC Component Decay, IEC 61363 Standards for Marine and Industrial Networks, Maximum and Minimum Fault Current Calculations, Near-to-Generator vs Far-from-Generator Faults, Symmetrical Components Analysis, Motor and Generator Fault Contributions, Earthing Systems & Single Line-to-Ground (SLG) Fault Calculation, Earthing Transformer & Neutral Grounding Resistor (NGR) Sizing, Cable and Circuit Breaker Withstand Ratings, Methods of Limiting Short-Circuit Currents

Induction Motor Characteristics, Need for Motor Starters, Starting Torque vs Speed Requirements, Static Motor Starting Analysis, Dynamic Motor Acceleration Simulation, Comparison of Motor Starting Methods (Direct-on-Line, Star-Delta, Soft Starter, Variable Frequency Drive, and Liquid Resistance Starter), NEMA Design Code Models & Starting Input Parameters, Bus Voltage Dip Calculations during Motor Starting, Selection of Transformer Impedance for Voltage Drop Mitigation, Acceleration Time Evaluation under Full-Load and No-Load Conditions, Motor Starting on Captive Generators and Islanded Electrical Networks

Introduction to Power System Protection Philosophy, Low-Voltage Protection Devices (MCB, MCCB, and ACB), Thermal-Magnetic Releases & Electronic Trip Units, Medium-Voltage and High-Voltage Overcurrent (ANSI 50/51) and Earth Fault (ANSI 50N/51N) Protection, Protection Setting Calculations for Transformer Feeders, Incomer, Bus Coupler, and Tie Feeder Relay Coordination, Motor Feeder Protection & Thermal Damage Curves, Directional Overcurrent Protection (ANSI 67), Directional Earth Fault Protection (ANSI 67N), Sensitive Earth Fault (SEF) Protection in Solidly and Resistance-Grounded Systems, Time-Current Characteristic (TCC) Curve Plotting, Coordination Time Interval (CTI) Verification & Selectivity Analysis

Introduction to Arc Flash Hazards & Electrical Safety Standards, NFPA 70E Safety Compliance Requirements, IEEE 1584-2018 Calculation Methodology, Arcing Current Calculation & Voltage Variation Limits, Incident Energy Calculation at Working Distances, Arc Flash Boundary Determination, Enclosure Electrode Configurations (VCB, VCBB, HCB, VOA, HOA), Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) Category Selection and Cal/cm² Rating, Methods of Reducing Incident Energy (Maintenance Switches, Optical Sensors, Curve Adjustments), Automated Warning Label Creation in ETAP, Arc Flash Assessment Documentation and Reporting

Introduction to Power Quality Issues & Non-Linear Loads, Harmonic Distortion Fundamentals, Total Harmonic Distortion (THD) and Total Demand Distortion (TDD) Limits per IEEE 519, Impact of Source Impedance on Harmonic Levels, Modeling Harmonic Sources (Variable Frequency Drives, Solar Inverters, UPS, and Wind Turbines), Harmonic Load Flow Analysis, Frequency Scan & Impedance Resonance Curves, Impact of Power Factor Capacitor Banks on Harmonic Resonance, Passive Filter Design & Sizing (Single-Tuned and High-Pass Filters), Filter Performance Verification and Compliance Reporting

Introduction to Power System Dynamic Stability, Rotor Angle Stability and the Swing Equation, Single Machine Infinite Bus (SMIB) Simulation, Multi-Machine System Modeling, Automatic Voltage Regulator (AVR) and Exciter Modeling, Turbine Governor Dynamic Response Modeling, Equal Area Criterion and Critical Clearing Time (CCT) Determination, Three-Phase Bolted Fault Dynamic Response, Impact of Machine Inertia on System Stability, Grid Islanding Simulation, Under-Frequency Load Shedding (UFLS) Schemes, Dynamic Analysis of Loss of Generation and Loss of Load Events

End-to-End Industrial Power Distribution Network Modeling, Renewable Energy Integration (Solar PV, Wind, and Battery Energy Storage Systems), Complete Single-Line Diagram (SLD) Setup in ETAP, Comprehensive Execution of Load Flow, Short-Circuit, Protection Coordination, Arc Flash, and Harmonic Studies, Equipment Duty Verification & Sizing Validation, Engineering Report Compilation, Professional Client Deliverables Generation