Introduction

This intensive five-day course delves into advanced methods and technologies for managing and improving power quality in modern electrical systems.

Objectives

• Identify and analyze power quality disturbances in electrical networks
• Understand the standards and regulations for power quality management
• Apply advanced measurement and diagnostic techniques
• Develop effective mitigation strategies for power quality issues
• Design and implement comprehensive power quality management programs

Course Outlines

Day 1: Fundamentals of Power Quality

• Overview of power quality concepts and terminology
• Types and sources of power quality disturbances
• Impact of poor power quality on equipment and operations
• International standards and regulatory requirements
• Power quality indices and measurement parameters

Day 2: Measurement and Analysis Techniques

• Instrumentation for power quality monitoring
• Data acquisition and logging methods
• Disturbance analysis using software tools
• Interpreting power quality reports and waveforms
• Case studies: Diagnostic approaches in the field

Day 3: Harmonics and Flicker Management

• Understanding harmonics: Causes and effects
• Flicker phenomena and quantification
• Mitigation strategies for harmonics
• Active and passive filters: Design and selection
• Compliance with harmonic standards

Day 4: Voltage Events and Mitigation

• Sags, swells, interruptions, and transients
• Root causes and risk assessment
• Protective devices and mitigation equipment
• Voltage regulation solutions
• Practical exercises: Event detection and response

Day 5: Integrated Power Quality Management

• Comprehensive power quality management frameworks
• Developing monitoring and reporting protocols
• System reliability and cost-benefit analysis
• Implementing continuous improvement programs
• Future trends and technologies in power quality