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Power System Blackouts Preventive Measures
Course Description
Power systems & Energy consider a vital for industries to operate. The customers/ loads require a reliable and stable energy supply for system loads as motors that drive compressors, pumps, fans and machines. Some operate in areas where the public electricity supply is unreliable or non-existent meaning they must rely heavily on their own generation capabilities. Because of this dependence on electricity and the volatility of energy costs, combined with a growing environmental consciousness and more stringent legislation, efficient energy management during crises is becoming ever more important. where, Blackouts are experienced in many countries including the most developed nations. It is the aim of this course to éclair the causes of such phenomena which lead to interrupting the service from the customers and to interrupt all the life aspects in the civilized world. Preventive measures for such annoying phenomena in the future will be displayed in much detail.

This training course is suitable to a wide range of professionals but will greatly benefit for:

    • Electrical Engineers
    • Electrical Supervisors
    • Maintenance Technicians
    • Managers in-charge of Instrument Installations
    • Project Engineers

Training Methodology:

This interactive training course includes the following training methodologies as a percentage of the total tuition hours:

  • 45 % Class room  Lectures
  • PowerPoint
  • Projector and white board
  • 55 % In-Class exercise works and Practical Sessions (Simulation Software )
  • Individual & Group Exercises
  • Simulation by ETAP software
  • Case Studies

Assessment Procedures

  • 25 % will be done at the end of each lecture through attendance participation.
  • 25 % will be done at the end of each lecture through end lecture revision.
  • 50 % will be done at the end of all duration (Final Exam) By instructor and review of your company.

Day 1:

Module (01) Blackout Causes Overview

    • Pre-Assessment
    • Introduction to electrical network and its components
    • Electric networks topology
    • Power system network quality and stability
    • Normal and abnormal electrical parameters levels
    • Voltage levels.
    • Power factor.
    • Transients
    • Interruptions ( power failure )
    • Sag / Under voltage
    • Swell / Overvoltage
    • Waveform distortion
    • Voltage fluctuations
    • Frequency variations
    • Harmonic distortion
    • Load Different Voltage / Frequency
    • Hidden failure in electric power systems
    • Causes of Blackouts in power systems
    • Triggering Voltage Instability Leading to Blackouts
    • Blackouts In Power Systems
    • Modern power management systems
    • Electromechanical Energy Conversion 
    • Load sharing during abnormal conditions
    • Load shedding criteria and types
    • Electrical Spinning reserve
    • Load flow studies

Module (02) Voltage Instability Initiating Blackouts

    • General voltage profiel
    • Variation of voltage on load
    • Voltage control methode
    • Classification of Power Systems Stability
    • Aspects of Voltage Instabilities
    • State and Transient Voltage Instability
    • Voltage status during Short circuit
    • Voltage status during heavy load change
    • Causes of Voltage Instability
    • Loads Provoking Voltage Instability
    • Interrelation between Load Stability and Voltage Stability
    • Consequences of Voltage Instability
    • System Suffering from Voltage  Instability                                                                 

Day 2:

Module (03) Induction Motors Role in Triggering Blackouts      

    • Recap Day One
    • Induction Motor Characteristics During  Steady-State  Conditions
    • Induction motor start and efect on power system
    • Induction motor load Characteristics After Sudden Voltage Dips
    • Induction Motor Behavior  after opening  a  Circuit of Double Circuits Lines
    • Effect of Motor on Short Circuit Levels
    • Effects on Voltage  Stability
    • Short Circuits Recoveries at Induction Motor  Load  Terminals 

Module (04) powertransformer Role in Triggering Blackouts      

    • Power transformers
    • Faults of power Transformer and protection.
    • Isolating transformer purpose during short circuits
    • Electrical power transformer Voltage droop
    • Power transformer inrush current
    • Power transformer parallel operation
    • Power transformer Z%
    • Power transformer Vector
    • Online load tap changer Power transformer

Day 3:

Module (05) Blackouts Prevention by Generator and Network Voltage Control

    • Recap Day Three
    • Introduction to power generation
    • Generation transient stability
    • Generation capability curves
    • Generation units behavior during sudden loading and sudden rejection
    • Electric generation protection devices malfunction
    • Out of step protection side effect
    • Generators Parallel operation
    • Governor droop
    • Synchronizing AC generators
    • Control of power generators
    • Droop mode
    • IsoChrounous mode
    • Generators protection relays

Module (06) Power system Standby systems and Emergency source

    • Standby systems
    • Loads categorizing
    • Load calculations and diversity factors
    • uninterruptible power suppliers UPS
    • Online / offline UPS
    • Standby
    • Line Interactive
    • Standby-Ferro
    • Double Conversion On-Line
    • Delta Conversion On-Line
    • Diesel generators (operation , Selection ,startup with load)
    • Electric storage devices and batteries systems

Day 4:

Module (07) Blackouts Prevention Measures & Blackouts Prevention Means

    • Recap Day Three
    • Means of Voltage Stability Enhancement
    • Preventive Measures of Blackouts
    • Active power
    • Reactive power
    • Voltage
    • Reactive power control and method of reduction
    • Power factor improvement
    • Capacitors banks
    • Synchronous motors
    • Harmonic reduction
    • Filters
    • Type of load configuration
    • Phase shift transformer
    • Energy saving loads
    • Power Systems Operations and Planning 
    • Power system restoration process
    • Emergency response
    • Restoration switching program
    • Static VAR compensators
    • Flexible AC transmission Systems FACTS
    • HVDC Systems
    • Three-Phase load balancing- Harmonic suppression- power factor corrections
    • Voltage control
    • Power systems stabilizers Load
    • Frequency control

Day 5:

Module (08) Power System Restoration

    • Recap Day Four
    • Major aspects of system operation
    • Restoration tasks and related concerns
    • Plant preparation
    • Network preparation
    • Network energizing
    • System rebuilding
    • Return to normal- development to the restoration plan
    • SMART grid
    • End devices communication protocols
    • Optimal power flow (ETAP case study)
    • Recap all course
    • Post-Assesment
    • Training Evaluation & Certificates Awardness
    • General Course Recap
    • Final Assessment

BTS attendance certificate will be issued to all attendees completing minimum of 80% of the total course duration.

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Course Rounds

5 Days
Code Date Venue Fees Action
EE259-01
2026-04-26
Cairo
USD 5450
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EE259-02
2026-07-12
Dubai
USD 5450
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EE259-03
2026-10-04
Manama
USD 5450
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EE259-04
2026-12-20
Dubai
USD 5450
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