Electric Distribution Systems (Operation, Testing & Protection)

  • Course Code
    EPET-009

Electric Distribution Systems (Operation, Testing & Protection)

  • Electric energy to growing loads, existing distribution systems grow and expand. As well, new networks are constructed in the new developing residential, industrial and agricultural areas. Thus, large investments are spent to construct a distribution system, such that in typical power systems, 40% of the investments are spent in the distribution system which is double the investment in the transmission system (20%) and as much as the investment in the generation plants (40%). In addition, the consumers are now progressively interested in power quality and an uninterrupted supply, i.e. a reliable distribution system is required. 

Learning Outcomes

    • Understand electric power distribution systems
    • Set principles common to all types of distribution systems
    • Classify distribution systems according
    • Be familiar with principle of operation, construction and performance indices of main components of distribution systems
    • Be familiar with procedures of distribution system protection
    • Be familiar with testing procedures of different components of distribution systems
    • Be familiar with common failures of main components of distribution systems

Course Contents

    Power Network Fundamentals and Systems Protection

    • Power Network Fundamentals
    • Faults and Protection
    • Fault Levels for transformer
    • Types of the Protection Relay
    • Arc Flash Mitigation
    • Importance of Earthing
    • Network Earthing

    Power and Distribution Transformers Operations and Maintenance

    • Transformer Characteristics
    • Transformer Cooling and Protection
    • On-load Tap Changer Operation
    • Transformer Site Testing
    • Transformer Maintenance
    • Dry Transformer
    • Ester base Oil for New Power and Distribution Transformers

    Circuit breakers, Switchgear and Condition Monitoring

    • Circuit Breaker Ratings and Operation
    • Switchgear Maintenance
    • HV Vacuum Circuit Breakers
    • Hybrid Outdoor Circuit Breakers
    • Switchgear maintenance - transformer maintenance
    • Instruments for Partial Discharge Monitoring
    • Instruments for Thermal Imaging and Corona Detection

    Gas-insulated Switchgear Common Voltage Cables Faults and Locating Methods

    • Overview of Gas-insulated Switchgears
    • Power Cables Construction and Characteristics
    • Common Underground Cable Faults
    • Cable Fault Locating
    • Heat Shrink and Cold Shrink Cable Terminations and Joints

Our Methodology

    • Make coaching and monitoring innovative and using modern
    • Media training also using on the go training by using interactive means and focusing on
    • The exercises, practical applications and real situations study
    • Live delivery method, instructor-led training
    • Experienced consultant, trainers, and professional
    • Qualified trainer with high-level experience

Attendance Reports

    • Send daily attendance reports to training departments
    • Send full attendance report to training dep. by the end of the course
    • Attend 100 % from the course days also provide daily
    • Issue attendance certificate for participant who attend minimum 80% from the course duration

Pre/Post Reports

    • Pre- assessment before starting training
    • Post assessment after finish training
    • Full report for the deferent between Pre-& Post assessment

Who Should Attend

    • Electrical power engineers
    • Supervisors 
    • Electrical Professionals
    • Professionals responsible for the operation and maintenance of distribution
    • Qualified distribution system technicians
Date City Venue Language Price Status Register
27 Apr 01 May - 2025 Al Khobar 5 Stars Hotel English SAR 12750 Planned Register
29 Jun 03 Jul - 2025 Al Khobar 5 Stars Hotel English SAR 12750 Planned Register
10 Aug 14 Aug - 2025 Cairo 5 Stars Hotel English SAR 14500 Planned Register
10 Aug 14 Aug - 2025 Dubai 5 Stars Hotel English SAR 14500 Planned Register
26 Oct 30 Oct - 2025 Al Khobar 5 Stars Hotel English SAR 12750 Planned Register
02 Nov 06 Nov - 2025 Al Khobar 5 Stars Hotel English SAR 12750 Planned Register