Resources Needed: 

• Computer with PSCAD software installed 
• Stable internet connection for online sessions 
• Projector and screen for in-class presentations (if conducted in person) 
• Instructor-led materials (slides, visual aids) 

Resources Needed: 

• Computer with PSCAD software installed 
• Stable internet connection for online sessions 
• Projector and screen for in-class presentations (if conducted in person) 
• Instructor-led materials (slides, visual aids) 

• Junior Power Systems Engineers. 
• Power Systems Studies Engineers. 
• Researchers and Practitioners interested in power system modeling and simulation. 
• Anyone new to PSCAD or interested in learning simulation techniques for electrical power systems

• 40% Lecturing and 60% hands-on 
• Lectures: Each session will begin with an instructor-led presentation that covers theoretical concepts and demonstrates their application in PSCAD. 
• Hands-on Practice: Participants will be given time in each session to practice using PSCAD software and complete guided exercises. 
• Discussion and Q&A: Each session will conclude with a Q&A session, allowing participants to ask questions and clarify doubts.

  Course Materials:

  • Lecture slides, notes, and tutorial materials 
  • Reading materials on insulation coordination standards (IEC, IEEE guidelines) 
  • Case study examples and practical application documents 

Introduction to PSCAD & Basic Power System Concepts
• Introduction to RMS and EMT studies
o Need of EMT Simulation
o Steady State Analysis
o Introduction to power system studies – Steady state Vs Transients

• Introduction to PSCAD
o Overview of PSCAD and its capabilities
o Installation and setup
o Navigating the interface
o Overview of power systems and why simulation is important

• Basic Power System Components

o Understanding electrical components: transformers, generators, transmission lines, and loads
o How PSCAD represents these components

• Introduction to Simulation in PSCAD
o Introduction to PSCAD Software
o How to Create a New Project in PSCAD
o How to Load the existing Project
o PSCAD toolbar introduction
o One Line Diagram in PSCAD
o Simple circuit modeling in PSCAD & Create your first one-line diagram
o Running a basic simulation and viewing results
o Data and result visualization

Building Simple Models
• Creating Power System Models
o Using templates and creating new components
o Connecting components to build a basic power system model

• Working with Sources and Loads
o Modeling and simulating different types of loads (constant power, constant impedance)
 Load modelling and its type
 Voltage dependent Loads
 Constant Power Loads
 Constant Impedance Loads
 Constant Current Loads
 Exponential and Polynomial Loads
 Frequency Dependent Loads
o Role of Load modelling for various studies
o Introduction to voltage and frequency control
• Working with Power Transformers
o Modeling transformers in PSCAD
o Simulation of transformer behavior under varying loads

Advanced Modeling Techniques
• Simulating Transmission Lines
o Different types of transmission lines and their characteristics
o Transmission Line Modelling using PSCAD
a) PI Section
b) Bergeron Model
c) Frequency Dependent Model
o Tower Modelling
o Cable modelling using PSCAD
 Coaxial cables
 Pipe-type Submarine cable
o Modeling long-distance transmission lines in PSCAD
• Advanced Simulation Features
o Using control systems and protection devices in PSCAD models
o Introduction to fault simulation and protection analysis
• Simulation Analysis and Data Interpretation
o Analyzing simulation results
o Exporting data for further analysis

• Recap and Course Closure
o Review of key concepts and skills learned
o Future learning paths and resources
o Q&A and certificate distribution

Course Materials:

• Lecture slides, notes, and tutorial materials
• Reading materials on insulation coordination standards (IEC, IEEE guidelines)
• Case study examples and practical application documents

Resources Needed:

• Computer with PSCAD software installed
• Stable internet connection for online sessions
• Projector and screen for in-class presentations (if conducted in person)
• Instructor-led materials (slides, visual aids)

• A BTS attendance certificate will be issued to all attendees who complete a minimum of 80% of the total course duration.

Request Info

Salutation MR Miss ENG DR

Full Name*

Designation

Company*

Country * Egypt Saudi Arabia Ireland UAE France Turkey Bahrain South Africa Nigeria Oman Nethersland United Kingdom Malaysia Kuwait Online Indonesia Qatar Morocco Jordan Switzerland Singapore Spain Italy Uganda

City * Cairo Mansoura Ireland Abu Dhabi Riyadh Dubai Istanbul Manama Abuja Paris Kuala-Lumpur Amsterdam Muscat Salalah Jeddah Dammam Cape Town London Kuwait Online Indonesia Doha Casablanca Marrakesh Singapore Geneva Zürich Amman Barcelona Rome Marbella Milan Uganda Scotland Madrid Jakarta

Email*

Enquiry*

Captcha*

Enter Captcha*

Submit