This course provides an in-depth study of the methods used in designing protective relaying systems for generators and associated transformers at nuclear power plants.
Course participants will:
Identify
- Common CT and VT connection types
- Microprocessor-based relay protection considerations
- Generation protection components and goals
- Protection requirements of synchronous generators
- Appropriate protection schemes for various generator applications
- Stator fault protection principles and methods
- Rotor fault protection principles and methods
- Out-of-step protection schemes and methods
- Excitation-related protection methods
- Abnormal operating conditions for nuclear generator protection
Describe
- The objectives and components of protective relaying
- The method of symmetrical components and why they work
- Symmetrical component uses and limits in protective relaying
- Backup fault protection and principles
Review
- Generator Fault scenarios and calculate protection settings
- Generator grounding techniques
Apply
- Generation system protection principles
Differentiate
- Between electromechanical and microprocessor-based relays
- Between different nuclear generation station arrangements
Target Audience:
Electrical engineers needing to develop expertise in protective relaying for generators and large power transformers at nuclear power plants.
Prerequisites:
- A degree in electrical engineering or equivalent experience is required. In addition, this course requires knowledge of the following:
- Familiarity with electrical power systems at generating stations
- A basic knowledge of protective relay design, symmetrical components, and power system protection
- A working knowledge of trigonometry, basic calculus, complex numbers, and phasor concepts
Training Schedule:
Tuesday: 8am-5pm
Wednesday: 8am-5pm
Thursday: 8am-5pm
Friday: 8am-3pm
