PSCAD Course

Master Insulation Coordination Using PSCAD

A complete theory, simulation and project-based training to help you simulate, analyse, and master Overvoltage Protection, TRV, SFO, FFO & more with hands-on projects.

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What Makes This Course Stand Out?

100% Practical Training

Learn with real project simulations in PSCAD

EMT Focused

Build your understanding from RMS vs EMT to Ferro-resonance

Live + Hands-On Format

Practice what you learn immediately

Career-Oriented

Ideal for engineers aiming for protection, substation, EMT roles

Why Engineers Choose This Program

  • Learn insulation coordination aligned with IEC & IEEE standards
  • Master surge arresters, TRV, VFTO, FFO, lightning & switching studies
  • Build full insulation coordination reports from scratch
  • Analyze real GIS & AIS substations in PSCAD
  • Includes 2-part Real Time Case Study project
Curriculum

Course Curriculum

Two live batches of the Insulation Coordination programme — from PSCAD fundamentals through real GIS/AIS substation TOV, SFO, FFO, VFTO, TRV and ferro-resonance case studies. Pick a batch, then open a module to see each session.

66 Curriculum Items 81 Lessons & Files 9 Modules
01
Getting Started: Interface & Environment 5 items · 6 lessons
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Batch 03 — Course Schedule1 Lesson ▾
  • Course Schedule - Batch 03
2
Day 01: Introduction to PSCAD/EMTDC Environment1 Lesson ▾
  • Introduction to PSCAD/EMTDC Environment
3
Day 02: PSCAD Interface, Case File Creation1 Lesson ▾
  • PSCAD Environment, Creating a new case file, workspace file, Master Library - Components exploration
4
Day 03: Master Library, Ribbon Control Bar, Measuring & Viewing Results2 Lessons ▾
  • Ribbon control bar, measuring and viewing results using signal & Channel, Overlay graph
  • Calculation Sheet
5
Assignment 011 Lesson ▾
  • Assignment - 1
02
Source & Load Modelling 9 items · 10 lessons
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Day 04: Three Phase Voltage Source Modelling and Validation I1 Lesson ▾
  • Overlay Graph explanation, Source Modelling and validation, Three phase voltage source model 3, calculation for R & X
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Day 05: Source Modelling and Validation II, Usage of Fault Components1 Lesson ▾
  • Source validation, Usage of Fault components, applying SLG and LLL faults, usage of Rotary switch, Assignment 1 description
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Assignment 021 Lesson ▾
  • Assignment - 2
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Day 06: Load Modelling and Validation - I1 Lesson ▾
  • Load Modelling, role of load modelling in various studies, Types of loads (Voltage dependent), Constant power load - modelling and validation
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Day 07: Load Modelling and Validation - II2 Lessons ▾
  • Constant Current & Impedance load - modelling and validation, conclusion of load modelling
  • Load Modelling PPT
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Assignment 031 Lesson ▾
  • Assignment 3
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Assignment 041 Lesson ▾
  • Assignment 4
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Assignment 051 Lesson ▾
  • Assignment 5
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Assignment 061 Lesson ▾
  • Assignment 6
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Transmission Lines & Cable Modelling 11 items · 13 lessons
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Day 08: Transmission Line Modelling - I1 Lesson ▾
  • Transmission line modelling, termination style and types - frequency dependent and bergeron model, tower structure modelling
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Day 09: Transmission Line Modelling - II2 Lessons ▾
  • Modelling of phase conductors and ground wires, validation of R X B parameters, Creating equivalent pi section, Ferranti effect simulation
  • Calculation Sheet
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Assignment 072 Lessons ▾
  • Assignment 7
  • Transmission Line inputs for A7
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Assignment 081 Lesson ▾
  • Assignment 8
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Day 10: Pi Section Modelling & Cable Modelling and Validation - I1 Lesson ▾
  • Modelling of Pi section (Tr line and cable), Cable modelling - intro and types, frequency dependent modelling - Coaxial cable model
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Assignment 091 Lesson ▾
  • Assignment 9
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Assignment 101 Lesson ▾
  • Assignment 10
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Day 11: Cable Modelling and Validation - II1 Lesson ▾
  • FD modelling - Coaxial cable modelling and validation of R X B parameters
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Day 12: Cable Modelling and Validation - III1 Lesson ▾
  • Pipe type cable modelling & validation of R X B parameters and Simplified cable model
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Assignment 111 Lesson ▾
  • Assignment 11
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Day 13: Bergeron Modelling, Mutual Coupling, Tandem Configuration, Component Wizard and Node Connection1 Lesson ▾
  • Bergeron Modelling (Tr line and cable), Mutual coupling, Tandem Configuration, Component wizard and Node connection
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Shunt Reactor, TOV Case Study & Transformers 3 items · 11 lessons
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Day 14: Shunt Reactor & Capacitor Bank Modelling1 Lesson ▾
  • Shunt Reactor Modelling and Validation, Capacitor bank Modelling and Validation, Fault Logic Component & types of breakers
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TOV Study – Real Time Case Study4 Lessons ▾
  • Day 15: Introduction to Insulation Coordination Study - TOV Study - Real Time Case Study - Example
  • SLD
  • Day 17: TOV Study - RTP - Cases creation for TOV study
  • Day 19: TOV Study - Studies - Observation, MCOV and TOV Capability selection, Conclusion
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Transformer Modelling and Validation (2 & 3 Winding)6 Lessons ▾
  • Day 16: Transformer Modelling, Introduction, types of transformers in PSCAD, UMEC models
  • Day 18: Three Phase 2 winding transformer modelling - flux validation, residual flux mechanism, calculations
  • Day 20: Three Phase 2 winding transformer modelling - inrush current validation using Multiple run block
  • Day 20: PSCAD Application Guide
  • Day 20: Calculation Sheet
  • Day 21: Three Phase 3 winding transformer modelling - Flux and Inrush current validation using Multiple run block
05
Insulation Coordination, Surge Arresters & SFO/FFO Studies 7 items · 10 lessons
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Day 22: Insulation Coordination Study, Standards, TOV1 Lesson ▾
  • Introduction to Insulation Coordination Study, IEC and IEEE standards, Insulation Coordination Procedure
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Day 23: Equipment Modelling for TOV Study, Surge Arrester Introduction & Classifications1 Lesson ▾
  • Equipment modelling for TOV Study, Surge Arrester - Introduction, classifications, FD Modelling of Surge Arrester - Modelling & Validation
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Day 24: FD Modelling of Surge Arrester - Modelling and Validation2 Lessons ▾
  • FD modelling of surge arrester - modelling and validation
  • IEEE Working Group Paper
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Day 25: Surge Arrestor Energy Validation and SFO Study - Introduction1 Lesson ▾
  • Surge Arrestor energy validation and SFO Study - Introduction
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Day 26: FFO Study & BFO Calculation1 Lesson ▾
  • FFO Study & BFO Calculation
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Day 27: Shielding Failure Calculation3 Lessons ▾
  • Shielding failure Calculation
  • FFO Calculation Sheet
  • FFO1
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Day 28: Assignment Reviewing & Solutions, Q/A Session1 Lesson ▾
  • Assignment reviewing & Solutions, Q/A session
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GIS, VFTO & TRV Fundamentals 7 items · 7 lessons
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Day 29: Introduction to VFTO Study, Standards & References, Modelling of GIS1 Lesson ▾
  • Introduction to VFTO study, Standards & references, Modelling of GIS for VFTO study
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Day 30: Modelling of GIS Components – Disconnector Switch and GIS Bus Bar1 Lesson ▾
  • Modelling of GIS components, detailed modelling of Disconnector Switch and GIS bus bar
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Day 31: Modelling of GIS Components – Earth Switch, CT, PT, Circuit Breaker1 Lesson ▾
  • Modelling of GIS components, detailed modelling of Earth switch, CT, PT, Circuit breaker, conclusion of modelling part
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Day 32: Assignment Reviewing & Solutions, Q/A Session1 Lesson ▾
  • Assignment reviewing & Solutions, Q/A session
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Day 33: Introduction to TRV Study, Definitions and Standards for TRV1 Lesson ▾
  • Introduction to TRV study, Definitions and Standards for TRV
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Day 34: TRV Study – Definitions and Standards (Continued)1 Lesson ▾
  • Introduction to TRV study, Definitions and Standards for TRV
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Day 35: Introduction to Ferro-Resonance Study, Modelling & Formulating Cases1 Lesson ▾
  • Introduction to Ferro-resonance Study, Modelling for Ferro-resonance study, Formulating cases
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Real-Time Case Study: TOV, SFO & FFO 12 items · 12 lessons
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Day 36: Real Time Case Study – Input Requirement Sheet Preparation1 Lesson ▾
  • Real Time Case study - Input requirement sheet preparation
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Day 37: Real Time Case Study – SLD Review, System Description1 Lesson ▾
  • Real Time Case study - SLD Review, System description
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Day 38: Transmission Line Model, Effect of Source Impedance1 Lesson ▾
  • Transmission line model, effect of source impedance
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Day 39: Real Time Case Study – Equipment Modelling for TOV Study1 Lesson ▾
  • Real Time Case Study - Equipment modelling for TOV Study
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Day 40: Real Time Case Study – Cases Creation for TOV Study, Results1 Lesson ▾
  • Real Time Case Study - Cases creation for TOV Study, Results
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Day 41: Real Time Case Study – TOV Conclusion, Equipment Modelling for SFO Study1 Lesson ▾
  • Real Time Case Study - TOV Conclusion, Equipment Modelling for SFO Study
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Day 42: Cases Creation for SFO Study, Inference and Results1 Lesson ▾
  • Cases creation for SFO Study, Inference and results of SFO study
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Day 43: Real Time Case Study – Results Inference of SFO Study, Conclusion1 Lesson ▾
  • Real Time Case Study - Results Inference of SFO Study, Conclusion of SFO Study
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Day 44: Real Time Case Study – FFO Study, Equipment Modelling for FFO Study1 Lesson ▾
  • Real Time Case Study - FFO Study, Equipment modelling for FFO Study
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Day 45: Real Time Case Study – Equipment Modelling for FFO Study, Cases Creation1 Lesson ▾
  • Real Time Case Study - Equipment modelling for FFO Study, Cases creation of FFO
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Day 46: Real Time Case Study – Analysis and Observations on FFO Study, Conclusion1 Lesson ▾
  • Real Time Case Study - Analysis and observations on FFO Study, Conclusion of FFO Study
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Day 47: Real Time Case Study – Introduction of VFTO Study, Disconnector Switch Modelling1 Lesson ▾
  • Real Time Case Study - Introduction of VFTO Study, Equipment modelling - Disconnector switch VFTO modelling, Simulation
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Real-Time Case Study: VFTO, TRV & Ferroresonance 6 items · 6 lessons
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Day 48: Real Time Case Study – VFTO Study Simulation1 Lesson ▾
  • Real Time Case Study - Simulation of VFTO Study, Observation and Inference; Conclusion of VFTO Study
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Day 49: Assignment Reviewing & Solutions, Q/A Session1 Lesson ▾
  • Assignment reviewing & Solutions, Q/A session
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Day 50: Real Time Case Study – TRV Study, Equipment Modelling for TRV Study1 Lesson ▾
  • Real Time Case Study - TRV Study, Equipment modelling for TRV Study
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Day 51: Real Time Case Study – Cases Creation of TRV Study, Recommendations1 Lesson ▾
  • Real Time Case Study - Cases creation of TRV Study, Inference and observations, Recommendations and mitigations of TRV
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Day 52: Real Time Case Study – Ferroresonance, Equipment Modelling & Analysis1 Lesson ▾
  • Real Time Case Study - Ferroresonance, Equipment modelling for ferroresonance study, Analysis and observations of ferroresonance study
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Day 53: Conclusion of Ferroresonance Study, Report Preparation1 Lesson ▾
  • Conclusion of Ferroresonance study, Report Preparation, Contents, Section wise topics, analysis, inference, conclusion
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HVDC Basics & Course Wrap-Up 6 items · 6 lessons
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Day 54: Basics of HVDC1 Lesson ▾
  • Introduction to HVDC: Types, Need, Benefits, Why HVDC? Types (LCC vs VSC), Applications, Comparison: HVAC vs HVDC, HVDC Configuration: Mono-polar, Bipolar, Back-to-Back
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Day 55: VSC Vs LCC, VSC Model1 Lesson ▾
  • VSC Vs LCC, VSC model
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Day 56: Modular Multilevel Converter (MMC)1 Lesson ▾
  • Modular Multilevel Converter (MMC)
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Day 57: Assignments Review1 Lesson ▾
  • Assignments review
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Day 58: Assignments Review1 Lesson ▾
  • Assignments review 1
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Day 59: Assignments Review1 Lesson ▾
  • Assignments review 2
62 Curriculum Items 115 Lessons & Files 10 Modules
01
PSCAD Foundations & Software Basics 6 items · 16 lessons
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Batch 02 — Orientation1 Lesson ▾
  • EMTDC User guide
2
Day 1: Introduction to PSCAD3 Lessons ▾
  • General Introduction
  • Introduction to PSCAD & Software Basics
  • Hands on Session
3
Day 2: Steady State, Electro Mechanical and Electro Magnetic Transients, Softwares3 Lessons ▾
  • Steady State, Electro Mechanical Transients
  • Electro Magnetic Transients
  • Mindmeister & Softwares
4
Day 3: Source Modelling and Assignment 1 Review3 Lessons ▾
  • Assignment-1 Review
  • Source Modeling
  • Hands-on - Source Modelling
5
Day 4: Source Model Validation, Multi-Run and Assignment 1 Review3 Lessons ▾
  • Assignment-1 Review
  • Source Model Validation & Multirun
  • Hands-on - Source Model Validation & Multirun
6
Day 5: Assignment Review & Creating Scenario3 Lessons ▾
  • Assignment-2 Review
  • PSCAD Output files, Scenarios
  • Hands-on Session
02
Load Modelling & Transmission Line Fundamentals 6 items · 16 lessons
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Day 6: Screenshots, Layers, Parameter Grid, Load Modelling6 Lessons ▾
  • Screenshots, Layers and Parameter Grid
  • Load Modelling
  • Hands-on Session
  • Load modelling - Calculation sheet
  • Load modelling
  • Prabha Kundur - Power System Stability And Control
8
Day 7: Transmission Line Modelling - Part 13 Lessons ▾
  • Assignment Review & Transmission line Modeling
  • Transmission line Modeling
  • Hands on Session
9
Day 8: Transmission Line Modelling - Part 22 Lessons ▾
  • Assignment Review & T.L Modelling
  • Hands On Session
10
Day 9: Transmission Line and Cable Modelling2 Lessons ▾
  • Cable modelling
  • Hands on Session
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Day 10: Cable Modelling2 Lessons ▾
  • Cable modelling - Pipe type and Simplified type modelling
  • Hands on Session
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Day 11: Q&A Session1 Lesson ▾
  • Q&A Session
03
Cable Faults & Insulation Coordination Intro 3 items · 8 lessons
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Day 12: Sliding Fault in TL and Cable, Cable Validation2 Lessons ▾
  • Sliding fault in TL and Cable and Cable Validation
  • Hands On Session
14
Day 13: TL Foreign Ends, Global Substitution, Introduction to Insulation Coordination5 Lessons ▾
  • Transmission line foreign end termination style
  • Introduction to Insulation Coordination
  • Hands-on
  • Insulation Coordination study PPT
  • Simulation file - Foreign ends termination
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Day 14: Q&A Session1 Lesson ▾
  • Q&A Session
04
TOV Study & Reactor Modelling 3 items · 5 lessons
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Day 15: TOV Introduction and Analysis2 Lessons ▾
  • TOV Introduction and Analysis
  • Hands On Session
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Day 16: TOV Cases & Reactor Modelling2 Lessons ▾
  • TOV Cases & Reactor Modelling
  • Hands On Session
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Day 17: Q&A Session1 Lesson ▾
  • Q&A Session
05
Surge Arrester Theory, SFO & Capacitor Bank Studies 7 items · 14 lessons
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Day 18: Surge Arrester Theory and Modelling3 Lessons ▾
  • Surge Arrester Theory
  • Surge Arrester Modelling
  • Hands-on
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Day 19: Surge Arrester Modelling II2 Lessons ▾
  • Surge Arrester Modelling
  • Hands-on
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Day 20: Q&A Session1 Lesson ▾
  • Q&A Session
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Day 21: Introduction to SFO, Capacitor Bank Modelling3 Lessons ▾
  • Introduction to SFO, Capacitor bank modelling and switching study
  • Hands-on
  • 33 kV 25 Mvar Capacitor Bank Details
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Day 22: Capacitor Bank Switching2 Lessons ▾
  • Capacitor Bank Switching
  • Hands-on
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Day 23: Q&A Session1 Lesson ▾
  • Q&A Session
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Day 24: Capacitor Bank Switching - Breaker Restrike Case2 Lessons ▾
  • Cap Bank Switching - Breaker Restrike Case
  • Hands-on
06
Transformer Energization & GIS Modelling 6 items · 11 lessons
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Day 25: Transformer Modelling & Residual Flux2 Lessons ▾
  • Transformer Modelling & Residual Flux
  • Hands-on
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Day 26: Transformer Inrush Current Using Multirun2 Lessons ▾
  • Transformer Inrush Current using Multirun
  • Hands-on Session
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Day 27: SFO Study - Transmission Line & Cable Energization2 Lessons ▾
  • Transmission Line & Cable Energization
  • Hands-on Session
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Day 28: FFO Study - Transmission Tower Modelling2 Lessons ▾
  • Transmission Tower Modelling
  • Hands-on Session
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Day 29: GIS Modelling2 Lessons ▾
  • GIS Modelling
  • Hands-on Session
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Day 30: Q&A Session1 Lesson ▾
  • Q&A Session
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TOV / SFO / FFO / TRV Case Studies 8 items · 10 lessons
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Day 31: Case Study (TOV)2 Lessons ▾
  • Case study (TOV study)
  • Hands-on Session
33
Day 32: Case Study (SFO)2 Lessons ▾
  • Case Study - SFO
  • Hands-on Session
34
Day 33: Case Study (Transformer Energization)1 Lesson ▾
  • Transformer Energization
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Day 34: Case Study (FFO)1 Lesson ▾
  • FFO Analysis
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Day 35: TRV Study Part 11 Lesson ▾
  • TRV study Part 1
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Day 36: TRV Study Part 2 - Generator CB1 Lesson ▾
  • TRV Study - Generator CB
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Day 37: Selection of NGR for Line Reactors1 Lesson ▾
  • Selection of NGR for Line Reactors
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Day 38: FFO Recap1 Lesson ▾
  • FFO Recap
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Recap: FFO, Transformer & SFO 4 items · 4 lessons
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Day 39: FFO Recap1 Lesson ▾
  • FFO Recap
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Day 40: FFO and Transformer Modelling Recap1 Lesson ▾
  • FFO and Transformer Modelling Recap
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Day 41: Transformer Modelling Recap1 Lesson ▾
  • Transformer Modelling
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Day 42: SFO Recap1 Lesson ▾
  • SFO Recap
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VFTO, Ferroresonance & RTP Setup 6 items · 10 lessons
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Day 43: Introduction to VFTO3 Lessons ▾
  • Introduction to VFFO
  • CIGRE TB 519
  • CIGRE TB 35
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Day 44: VFFO Study1 Lesson ▾
  • VFFO Study - II
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Day 45: VFFO Study1 Lesson ▾
  • VFFO Study - III
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Day 46: Transient Enclosure Voltage1 Lesson ▾
  • Transient Enclosure Voltage
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Day 47: Ferroresonance1 Lesson ▾
  • Ferroresonance
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Day 48: RTP - Scope and Input List3 Lessons ▾
  • RTP Scope and Input list
  • Hands-on Session
  • Input
10
Real-Time Project: TOV, SFO, FFO, VFTO, TRV & Ferroresonance 13 items · 21 lessons
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Day 49: RTP - TOV Input List Review2 Lessons ▾
  • TOV Input list Review
  • Hands-on Session
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Day 50: RTP TOV Modelling2 Lessons ▾
  • RTP TOV modelling
  • Hands-on Session
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Day 51: RTP TOV Simulation1 Lesson ▾
  • TOV Simulation
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Day 52: RTP SFO Modelling2 Lessons ▾
  • SFO modelling_1
  • SFO modelling_2
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Day 53: RTP SFO Simulation2 Lessons ▾
  • RTP SFO Simulation
  • Hands-on Session
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Day 54: RTP Transformer Energization2 Lessons ▾
  • RTP - Transformer Energization
  • Hands-on Session
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Day 55: RTP FFO Modelling1 Lesson ▾
  • FFO Modelling
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Day 56: RTP FFO Simulation1 Lesson ▾
  • RTP FFO Simulation
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Day 57: RTP FFO Simulation1 Lesson ▾
  • FFO Simulation
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Day 58: RTP VFFO Modelling and Simulation1 Lesson ▾
  • VFFO Simulation
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Day 59: RTP VFFO & TRV Simulation3 Lessons ▾
  • VFFO & TRV Modelling
  • Hands-on Session
  • Hands-on Session
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Day 60: RTP Ferroresonance Modelling & Simulation1 Lesson ▾
  • Ferroresonance
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Day 61: RTP Conclusion2 Lessons ▾
  • RTP Conclusion - Report Preperation
  • Untitled lesson
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